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 Mundra, 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 Ismaili 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

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. 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 ''

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'', ''

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'', ''

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'' and ''

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''. The duo had also composed for many

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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

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and

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. After that, they have gone to do movies with well-known producers and directors like

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and

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. 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

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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 '' Sold''. 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

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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

Sunidhi Chauhan Sunidhi Chauhan (pronounced ; born 14 August 1983) is an Indian playback singer. Born in Delhi, she began performing in local gatherings at the age of 5 and made her career debut at the age of 13, with the film ''Shastra'' (1996). During the ye ...

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

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. He was one among the four judges with Coach Shaan, Coach Benny, and Coach Neeti in the second season of The Voice India.

Awards

Filmography as composers

For songs

*'' The Power'' (2021) *'' Coolie No. 1'' (2020) *'' Prawaas'' (2020) *'' Setters'' (2019) *'' 102 Not Out'' (2018) *'' Poorna: Courage Has No Limit'' (2017) *''

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'' (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 roles ...

'' (2015) *'' 22 Yards'' (2014) *''

Ungli ''Ungli'' () is a 2014 Indian vigilante crime thriller film directed by Rensil D'Silva and produced by Hiroo Yash Johar and Karan Johar under Dharma Productions. The film stars Emraan Hashmi, Randeep Hooda, Kangana Ranaut, Neha Dhupia, Angad Be ...

'' (2014) * ''

Mardaani ''Mardaani'' () is a 2014 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Pradeep Sarkar and produced by Aditya Chopra. The film stars Rani Mukerji, with Jisshu Sengupta, Tahir Raj Bhasin and Saanand Verma in supporting roles. The narrat ...

'' (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 ch ...

'' (2013) * ''

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'' (2013) * '' Chakravyuh'' (2012) * ''

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'' (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 i ...

'' (2012) * ''

Ladies vs Ricky Bahl ''Ladies vs Ricky Bahl'' is a 2011 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film directed by Maneesh Sharma from a screenplay by Devika Bhagat and produced by Aditya Chopra for Yash Raj Films. It stars Ranveer Singh, Anushka Sharma, Parineeti Ch ...

'' (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 Dr ...

'' (2011) * '' Love Breakups Zindagi'' (2011) * ''

Anaganaga O Dheerudu ''Once Upon a time there was a warrior'' () is a 2011 Indian Telugu-language fantasy adventure film written and directed by Prakash Kovelamudi in his first mainstream film. It is produced by Walt Disney Pictures with veteran director K. Raghaven ...

(Telugu)'' (2011) * '' Band Baaja Baaraat'' (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 l ...

'' (2010) * '' Teen Patti'' (2010) * ''

Pyaar Impossible! ''Pyaar Impossible!'' () is a 2010 Indian romantic comedy film directed by Jugal Hansraj that was released under the banner of Yash Raj Films. It features Priyanka Chopra and Uday Chopra playing the leads with Advika Yadav, Anupam Kher, and Dino ...

'' (2010) * '' Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year'' (2009) * '' Kurbaan'' (2009) * ''

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'' (2009) * ''

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'' (2009) * '' 8 x 10 Tasveer'' (2009) * ''

'' (2008) * ''

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'' (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 Talp ...

'' (2008) * ''Samar'' (2008) * ''

Aaja Nachle ''Aaja Nachle'' () is a 2007 Indian Hindi-language dance film produced by Aditya Chopra and directed by Anil Mehta. The film stars Madhuri Dixit in her first film in five years after ''Devdas'' (2002), alongside Konkona Sen Sharma, Jugal Hansra ...

'' (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) * ''

'' (2005) * ''

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'' (2006) * '' Kaal'' (2005) * ''

Darna Mana Hai ''Darna Mana Hai'' (English: ''Fear is Forbidden'') is a 2003 Indian Hindi-language anthology Horror film. The film consists of six different short stories. It stars Nana Patekar, Vivek Oberoi, Aftab Shivdasani, Shilpa Shetty, Sameera Reddy, Is ...

'' (2003) * '' Bhoot'' (2003) * ''Gate To Heaven'' (2003) * '' 3 Deewarein'' (2003) * ''

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'' (2000)

For background score

*''Skater Girl'' (2021) *'' Coolie No. 1'' (2020) * '' Desert Dolphin'' (2020) * ''

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'' (2019) * ''

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'' (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, Ronit ...

'' (2017) * ''

Bang Bang! ''Bang Bang!'' is a 2014 Indian Hindi-language action comedy film directed by Siddharth Anand and written by Abbas Tyrewala, Sujoy Ghosh and Suresh Nair. Produced by Fox Star Studios, it is an official remake of the 2010 American satirical acti ...

'' (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 ''Dhoom 3'' () is a 2013 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film written and directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya and produced by Aditya Chopra, who co-wrote the story. It stars Aamir Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Katrina Kaif, Uday Chopra, Jack ...

'' (2013) * ''

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'' (2013) * ''

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'' (2013) * ''

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'' (2012) * ''

'' (2011) (Telugu) * '' Anjaana Anjaani'' (2010) * ''

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'' (2010) * ''

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'' (2010) * '' Paathshaala'' (2010) * '' Wanted'' (2009) * '' Love Aaj Kal'' (2009) * ''

De Dana Dan ''De Dana Dan'' ( Hit left and right) is a 2009 Indian Hindi-language comedy film directed by Priyadarshan. The story is a partial adaptation of Hollywood film '' Screwed'' and some scenes were taken from Priyadarshan's own Malayalam film ''Ve ...

'' (2009) * '' Dostana'' (2008) * ''

Bachna Ae Haseeno ''Bachna Ae Haseeno'' () is a 2008 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film directed by Siddharth Anand, whose previous projects included ''Salaam Namaste'' (2005) and ''Ta Ra Rum Pum'' (2007). Produced by Yash Raj Films, the film stars Ranbir ...

'' (2008) * ''

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'' (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 2 ...

'' (2008) * '' Singh Is Kinng'' (2008) * ''

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'' (2008) * ''

Ta Ra Rum Pum ''Ta Ra Rum Pum'' is a 2007 Indian Hindi-language sports drama film directed by Siddharth Anand from a screenplay penned by Habib Faisal. It stars Saif Ali Khan, Rani Mukerji, Angelina Idnani, Ali Haji and Javed Jaffrey in lead roles. In t ...

'' (2007) * ''Sunday'' (2007) * ''

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'' (2007) * ''

Dhoom 2 ''Dhoom 2'' (trans. Blast 2) is a 2006 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Sanjay Gadhvi and written by Vijay Krishna Acharya, based on a story by producer Aditya Chopra, who backed the film at an estimated budget of unde ...

'' (2006) * ''

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'' (2006) * ''

36 China Town ''36 China Town'' is a 2006 Indian Hindi-language mystery thriller comedy film directed by Abbas- Mustan and produced by Subhash Ghai. It is an official adaption of the 1992 American film '' Once Upon a Crime'' (which in turn is a remake of the ...

'' (2006) * ''Shortcut'' (2006) * ''Ustad & Divas'' (2006) * '' Fanaa'' (2006) * ''

Pyare Mohan ''Pyare Mohan'' is a Bollywood action comedy film released in 2006. The film stars Fardeen Khan, Vivek Oberoi, Esha Deol, Amrita Rao and Boman Irani. The film is loosely based on the 1989 American film '' See No Evil, Hear No Evil''. __TOC__ ...

'' (2006) * ''

Being Cyrus ''Being Cyrus'' is a 2005 Indian English-language thriller film directed by Homi Adajania. The film revolves around a dysfunctional Parsi family. The film was originally titled '' Akoori'', a reference to a traditional Parsi scrambled-eggs-like s ...

'' (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 C ...

'' (2006) * '' Mere Jeevan Saathi'' (2006) * '' Dosti: Friends Forever'' (2005) * ''

Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi! ''Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi!'' () is a 2005 Indian Hindi-language fantasy comedy drama film written and directed by Mahesh Manjrekar and produced by Sangeetha Ahir, starring Shahid Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt, Amrita Rao and Arshad Warsi. It was released ...

'' (2005) * ''

Salaam Namaste ''Salaam Namaste'' () is a 2005 Indian romantic comedy film, directed by first-time director Siddharth Anand and produced by Aditya Chopra and Yash Chopra under the Yash Raj Films banner. The film stars Saif Ali Khan and Preity Zinta in their fo ...

'' (2005) * ''

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'' (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 ''Dhoom'' () is a 2004 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Sanjay Gadhvi and written by Vijay Krishna Acharya, based on a story by producer Aditya Chopra. The film stars Abhishek Bachchan, John Abraham, Uday Chopra, Esha ...

'' (2004) * ''

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'' (2004) (Tamil) * ''

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'' (2004) * ''

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'' (2004) * '' Hum Tum'' (2004) * ''

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

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Salim Merchant as a Singer

Discography as composers

References

External links

Salim and Sulaiman Official Website
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