Sanam Puri arrives in Maldives

Indian singer Sanam Puri has arrived in the Maldives, to perform at the Visit Maldives Music Festival.

The band Sanam is here on the invitation of Minister of Tourism Ahmed Adeeb. They were welcomed by Team Youth, a group appointed for the Visit Maldives Music Festival campaign.

Sanam with Team Youth – Sun photo: Ali Naseer

Talking to reporters at Ibrahim Nasir International Airport, Sanam thanked Tourism Minister Adeeb, and said that fans can expect surprises during the show on 25 July.

Sanam Puri talks to reporters at INIA – Sun photo: Ali Naseer

Local singer Mira Mohamed Majid will perform with Sanam during the show.

Sanam Puri at INIA with local singer Mira – Sun photo: Ali Naseer

This is the first visit to the Maldives for all members of Sanam. When asked by a reporter what they had heard about the Maldives, Sanam Puri replied that he had heard of coconuts and fish.

The band also commented that the welcome drink - young coconuts - were very tasty.

Sanam Puri at INIA – Sun photo: Ali Naseer

Sanam Puri’s debut song, for an Indian movie, came in 2013. He said that he did not know that he had fans in Maldives, but had received several requests via Facebook to visit Maldives.