Gulab Sanai Party

Gulab Sanai Party is based right here in Palwal. We’ve lived here all our lives, so we know the town like the back of our hands. Our work is mostly about the music, specifically the sanai, which has been part of our family for a long time. It’s not a corporate business with a big office building. We usually meet clients at their homes or they just come find us in the neighborhood. We spend a lot of time practicing and keeping our instruments in good shape. It’s a traditional thing, and we take it seriously, even if we don’t talk about it in a fancy way. When there is a wedding or a celebration in Palwal, we’re often the ones invited to play. It’s a lot of standing and playing for hours, which can be tiring, but it’s what we do. We don't have a website or anything like that; word of mouth is usually how people find us. We just focus on the music and being there when we’re supposed to be. Sometimes the weather is hot and it’s tough to play outside for long stretches, but you just get on with it. We’ve seen many generations of families in this town grow up. It’s a simple life, focused on the community and the sounds we make. If you’re in Palwal and hear a sanai playing, there’s a good chance it’s us. We just keep things moving one event at a time.