Salim–Sulaiman is an Indian score composer duo consisting of siblings Salim Merchant and Sulaiman Merchant. The duo compose music predominantly for

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Life and early career

Salim–Sulaiman's ancestral town is

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, Kutch,

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. They were born in

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. Salim Merchant was born on 3 March 1974 and Sulaiman Merchant was born on 21 December 1970. They were inspired by their father Sadruddin Merchant, who used to lead

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Scouts Orchestra in India. Steeped in a family tradition of music as the sons of composer and veteran of the film industry Sadruddin Merchant, Salim mastered the piano on at the

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in London while Sulaiman took up tabla training with such legends as

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and Ustad Zakir Hussain. Six years after their first music composition for a Bollywood film, they received acclaim for the

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of '' Bhoot''. Salim and Sulaiman have been composing music for over a decade having scored for movies such as '' Neal 'n' Nikki'', ''

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'', ''

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'' and ''

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''. The duo had also composed for many Indi-pop performers including

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, Aasmaan,

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, Jasmine and Style Bhai among others, composed and produced several TV commercials and collaborated with artistes such as K.S.Chithra, Ustad Zakir Hussain and Ustad Sultan Khan. After that, they have gone to do movies with well-known producers and directors like

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and Ram Gopal Varma. They were predominantly composing background scores for movies, until the

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production '' Kaal'', for which their song compositions received acclaim. Salim Merchant was one of the three judges for the fifth season of Indian Idol on

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. They have worked on a Bollywood remix for

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's songs '' Born This Way'' and ''

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''. They also worked on I'm A Freak By Enrique. The duo did two songs for the Hollywood film ''

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''. During the 2020 lockdown Salim–Sulaiman released Gandhi Jayanti single with

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. The duo have produced various tracks in collaboration with a number of indie artists including Shivansh Jindal.

2010 FIFA World Cup

The musical duo collaborated with South African singer Loyiso Bala and Kenyan singer and songwriter Eric Wainaina to record the anthem for

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. The anthem is the song "Africa – You're A Star".

Indian Idol

Salim Merchant was a judge along with

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and

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in season 5 and season 6 of Indian Idol. Salim has judged the second season of

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along with

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and Sonakshi Sinha. He was one among the four judges with Coach Shaan, Coach Benny, and Coach Neeti in the second season of

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Awards

Filmography as composers

For songs

*'' The Power'' (2021) *'' Coolie No. 1'' (2020) *'' Prawaas'' (2020) *'' Setters'' (2019) *''

102 Not Out ''102 Not Out'' is a 2018 Indian Hindi-language comedy drama film directed by Umesh Shukla and written by Saumya Joshi. The film has the two legends Amitabh Bachchan and Rishi Kapoor in lead roles who play father-son duo for the first time. I ...

'' (2018) *'' Poorna: Courage Has No Limit'' (2017) *'' Janaan'' (2016) *''

Jai Gangaajal ''Jai Gangaajal'' () is a 2016 Indian crime drama film directed by Prakash Jha. It is a follow-up to the 2003 crime film ''Gangaajal'', and stars Priyanka Chopra in the lead role with Jha appearing in a supporting role. It also features Manav ...

'' (2016) *''

Wedding Pullav ''Wedding Pullav'' () is an Indian romantic comedy film, directed by Binod Pradhan and produced by Shashi Ranjan and Anu Ranjan. The film stars debutants Kannada actor Diganth, Anushka Ranjan, Sonnalli Seygall and Karan V. Grover in lead rol ...

'' (2015) *'' 22 Yards'' (2014) *'' Ungli'' (2014) * '' Mardaani'' (2014) * '' Kaanchi: The Unbreakable'' (2014) * ''

Rabba Main Kya Karoon ''Rabba Main Kya Karoon'' () is 2013 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film directed by Amrit Sagar Chopra and produced by Moti Sagar. The film features Akash Sagar Chopra, Arshad Warsi, Paresh Rawal, Tahira Kochhar and Riya Sen as main c ...

'' (2013) * ''

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'' (2013) * ''

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'' (2012) * '' Heroine'' (2012) * ''

Jodi Breakers ''Jodi Breakers'' () is a 2012 Hindi language Indian romantic comedy film directed by Ashwini Chaudhary. The film features R. Madhavan and Bipasha Basu in the leading roles with Milind Soman, Dipannita Sharma, Omi Vaidya and Mrinalini Sharma ...

'' (2012) * '' Ladies vs Ricky Bahl'' (2011) * ''

Shakal Pe Mat Ja ''Shakal Pe Mat Ja'' () is a comic drama film, directed by Shubh Mukherjee. The film stars Shubh Mukherjee, Saurabh Shukhla, Raghubir Yadav, Aamna Sharif, Zakhir Hussain, Umang Jain, Pratik, Katare, Chitrak Bandyopadhyay, Harsh Parekh, Mushtaq ...

'' (2011) * ''

Aazaan ''Aazaan'' is a 2011 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Prashant Chadha, starring Sachiin J. Joshi and South African model Candice Boucher. ''Aazaan'' marks the debut of entrepreneur-turned-actor Sachiin J Joshi of Energy D ...

'' (2011) * ''

Love Breakups Zindagi ''Love Breakups Zindagi'' () is a Hindi romantic film, directed by Sahil Sangha and produced by Zayed Khan under the banner of Sahara Motion Pictures and Born Free Entertainment. It stars Zayed Khan and Dia Mirza in the lead roles. The music ...

'' (2011) * '' Anaganaga O Dheerudu (Telugu)'' (2011) * ''

Band Baaja Baaraat ''Band Baaja Baaraat'' (; also known as ''Wedding Planners'') is a 2010 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film directed by Maneesh Sharma in his directorial debut from a screenplay by Habib Faisal, and produced by Aditya Chopra for Yash Ra ...

'' (2010) * ''

Aashayein ''Aashayein'' () is a 2010 Indian Hindi-language drama film written and directed by Nagesh Kukunoor, and produced by Percept Picture Company and T-Series. It stars John Abraham and Sonal Sehgal. The film revolves around Rahul, a gambler whose ...

'' (2010) * '' Teen Patti'' (2010) * '' Pyaar Impossible!'' (2010) * '' Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year'' (2009) * '' Kurbaan'' (2009) * ''

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'' (2009) * '' Wonder Pets!'' (2009) * '' 8 x 10 Tasveer'' (2009) * ''

'' (2008) * ''

'' (2008) * '' Roadside Romeo'' (2008) * ''

Bombay to Bangkok ''Bombay to Bangkok'' is a 2008 Indian Hindi comedy film written and directed by Nagesh Kukunoor, starring Shreyas Talpade and Lena Christensen in pivotal roles. The film is produced by Elahe Hiptoola, and Rahul Puri. Plot Shankar (Shreyas Tal ...

'' (2008) * ''Samar'' (2008) * '' Aaja Nachle'' (2007) * ''

'' (2007) * ''

Chain Kulii Ki Main Kulii ''Chain Kulii Ki Main Kulii'' is a 2007 Hindi-language Indian fantasy sports comedy film directed by Karanjeet Saluja (also known as Kittu Saluja). It stars Zain Khan and Rahul Bose. The film features music by Salim–Sulaiman and lyrics by I ...

'' (2007) * '' Dor'' (2006) * '' Neal 'n' Nikki'' (2005) * ''

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'' (2006) * '' Kaal'' (2005) * '' Darna Mana Hai'' (2003) * '' Bhoot'' (2003) * ''Gate To Heaven'' (2003) * ''

3 Deewarein 3 Deewarein () is a 2003 Indian Hindi-language crime film written, directed and co-starred by Nagesh Kukunoor. Juhi Chawla, Jackie Shroff, Naseeruddin Shah, Gulshan Grover and Sujata Mehta form the rest of the cast. The film narrates the story ...

'' (2003) * '' Ghaath'' (2000)

For background score

*''Skater Girl'' (2021) *'' Coolie No. 1'' (2020) * '' Desert Dolphin'' (2020) * '' Student of the Year 2'' (2019) * ''

Race 3 ''Race 3 ''is a 2018 Indian Hindi-language action crime film directed by Remo D'Souza and Written by Kiran Kotrial and Shiraz Ahmed, produced under Tips Industries and Salman Khan Films. The film features Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor, Bobby De ...

'' (2018) * ''

Kaabil ''Kaabil'' () is a 2017 Indian Hindi-language romantic action thriller film directed by Sanjay Gupta, written by Vijay Kumar Mishra, produced by Rakesh Roshan under his banner FilmKraft Productions. It stars Hrithik Roshan, Yami Gautam, Roni ...

'' (2017) * '' Bang Bang!'' (2014) * ''

Gori Tere Pyaar Mein ''Gori Tere Pyaar Mein'' () is a 2013 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Punit Malhotra. Produced by Karan Johar under the banner Dharma Productions, the film stars Imran Khan and Kareena Kapoor. Plot Sriram ...

'' (2013) * '' Dhoom 3'' (2013) * ''

Krrish 3 ''Krrish 3'' is a 2013 Indian Hindi-language superhero film written, produced and directed by Rakesh Roshan, who wrote the screenplay with Honey Irani and Robin Bhatt. It is the third film in the ''Krrish'' series, following '' Koi... Mil G ...

'' (2013) * ''

Race 2 ''Race 2 '' is a 2013 Indian Hindi-language crime-thriller action film directed by Abbas–Mustan and written by Kiran Kotrial and Shiraz Ahmed. The film was produced by Ramesh S. Taurani under the Tips Industries banner, with UTV Motion Pic ...

'' (2013) * ''

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'' (2012) * '' Anaganaga O Dheerudu'' (2011) (Telugu) * ''

Anjaana Anjaani ''Anjaana Anjaani'' () is a 2010 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy drama film directed by Siddharth Anand and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala. The film stars Priyanka Chopra and Ranbir Kapoor as two suicidal strangers who meet and make a pact ...

'' (2010) * ''

I Hate Luv Storys ''I Hate Luv Storys'' is a 2010 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Punit Malhotra and produced under Karan Johar's Dharma Productions and Ronnie Screwvala's UTV Motion Pictures. It stars Imran Khan and Sonam ...

'' (2010) * '' Kites'' (2010) * ''

Paathshaala ''Paathshaala'' () is a 2010 Indian drama film that stars Shahid Kapoor, Ayesha Takia, Shraddha Arya, Ali Haji, Sushant Singh and Nana Patekar and is directed by Milind Ukey. The story revolves around children on a school campus. It comments ...

'' (2010) * ''

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'' (2009) * '' Love Aaj Kal'' (2009) * '' De Dana Dan'' (2009) * '' Dostana'' (2008) * '' Bachna Ae Haseeno'' (2008) * ''

'' (2008) * ''

Bhoothnath ''Bhoothnath'' () is a 2008 Indian Hindi-language supernatural comedy film written and directed by Vivek Sharma, starring Amitabh Bachchan, Juhi Chawla, Aman Siddiqui, Priyanshu Chatterjee and Rajpal Yadav and features Shah Rukh Khan in a ca ...

'' (2008) * ''

God Tussi Great Ho ''God Tussi Great Ho'' () is a 2008 Indian fantasy comedy film, written and directed by Rumi Jaffery and starring Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, Priyanka Chopra and Sohail Khan. According to director Rohit Dhawan, the film is a remake of the ...

'' (2008) * '' Singh Is Kinng'' (2008) * '' Race'' (2008) * '' Ta Ra Rum Pum'' (2007) * ''Sunday'' (2007) * '' Partner'' (2007) * '' Dhoom 2'' (2006) * ''

Krrish ''Krrish'' () is a 2006 Indian Hindi-language superhero film directed and produced by Rakesh Roshan. It stars Hrithik Roshan and Priyanka Chopra while Naseeruddin Shah, Rekha, Manini Mishra, Archana Puran Singh and Sharat Saxena feature in ...

'' (2006) * '' 36 China Town'' (2006) * ''Shortcut'' (2006) * ''Ustad & Divas'' (2006) * '' Fanaa'' (2006) * '' Pyare Mohan'' (2006) * '' Being Cyrus'' (2006) * ''

Fight Club – Members Only ''Fight Club: Members Only'' is a 2006 Indian action film directed by Vikram Chopra and produced by Ravi Walia and Sohail Khan. The film features an ensemble cast of Suniel Shetty, Zayed Khan, Sohail Khan, Dino Morea, Ritesh Deshmukh, Aashish ...

'' (2006) * '' Mere Jeevan Saathi'' (2006) * '' Dosti: Friends Forever'' (2005) * '' Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi!'' (2005) * '' Salaam Namaste'' (2005) * '' No Entry'' (2005) * '' Barsaat'' (2005) * ''

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'' (2005) * '' Naina'' (2005) * '' Matrubhoomi: A Nation Without Women'' (2005) * '' Vaada'' (2005) * '' Koffee with Karan (TV Series)'' (2004) * ''

Aitraaz ''Aitraaz'' () is a 2004 Indian Hindi-language romantic thriller film directed by Abbas–Mustan and produced by Subhash Ghai. It stars Akshay Kumar, Priyanka Chopra and Kareena Kapoor with Amrish Puri, Annu Kapoor, Paresh Rawal, Vivek Shau ...

'' (2004) * '' Dhoom'' (2004) * ''

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'' (2004) (Tamil) * ''

Mujhse Shaadi Karogi ''Mujhse Shaadi Karogi'' () is a 2004 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film directed by David Dhawan and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala.The film stars Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar and Priyanka Chopra, the second collaboration of Kumar and Chop ...

'' (2004) * ''

Hyderabad Blues 2 ''Hyderabad Blues 2'' is a 2004 Indian drama film written, directed by Nagesh Kukunoor. The film is a direct sequel to Kukunoor's earlier work ''Hyderabad Blues'' produced by Kukunoor, Devika Bahudhanam, and Elahe Hiptoola. Kukunoor for his por ...

'' (2004) * ''

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'' (2004) * '' Ab Tak Chhappan'' (2004) * ''Agni Pankh'' (2004) * ''Kahan Ho Tum'' (2003) * '' Qayamat'' (2003) * ''

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'' (2001) * ''

Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi () is a 1999 Indian Hindi language musical romance film directed by Raj Kaushal. The film starred debutants Rinke Khanna, Dino Morea and Sanjay Suri. The film is set against the backdrop of a Performing Arts College. Th ...

'' (1999) * ''

Hameshaa ''Hameshaa'' ( English: 'Forever') is a 1997 Indian Hindi-language romance film written by Ranbir Pushp and directed by Sanjay Gupta. The film stars Aditya Pancholi, Saif Ali Khan and Kajol. Aruna Irani and Kader Khan have supporting roles in ...

'' (1997)

Salim Merchant as a Singer

Discography as composers

References

External links

Salim and Sulaiman Official Website
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