Maqsad is a four-piece LIVE band, based out of Pune, Maharashtra. Started in 2008, the band has been on its toes with a purpose to re-define lives and has been writing, composing, and arranging songs for a couple of years. "Through music, we, as Maqsad, want to reach out to many with an objective to rejuvenate hope and love in everyone's life." Band Members: Sheldon Boodle – Rhythm and lead guitar/mandolin/vocals Darel Patwardhan – Drums/percussion and backing vocals Sourabh Gaikwad – Bass guitar and backing vocals Rakesh Sathe – Vocals Arpan Emmanuel – Keyboards/synth