1

Salim Sulaiman

This musical duo is among India's most respected composers who have redefined the music scene in India

About

A notable Bollywood music composer duo, Salim-Sulaiman have contributed to popular films like  ‘Neal 'n' Nikki’,  ’Chak De! India’,  ‘Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi’,  ‘Fashion’ and many more. They have also been part of several TV reality shows as celebrity judges including the very popular ‘Indian Idol’. 

Salim-Sulaiman were inspired by their father who led the Ismaili Scouts Orchestra in India; they are the sons of composer & veteran of the film industry, Sadruddin Merchant. Salim mastered the piano at the Trinity College of Music in London while Sulaiman took up tabla training with legends such as Taufiq Qureshi & Ustad Zakir Hussain.

They have also composed music for many Indi-pop singers, TV Commercials & worked on a Bollywood remix for Lady Gaga’s songs ‘Born This Way’ &  ‘Judas’. They also worked on ‘I'm A Freak’  by Enrique. 

They won the prestigious IIFA Award for ‘Best Background Score’ in the film ‘Mujhse Shaadi Karogi’ in 2005, Filmfare Award for ‘Best Background Score’ in the film ‘Krrish’ & many more awards & acclaim. 

The musical duo collaborated with South African singers to record the anthem for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, ‘Africa- You are a Star’.

They also got the honour of performing for royalty in Nairobi in 2012 and also got nominated for a daytime Emmy Award for composing ‘Save The Tiger- Wonder Pets’. 

They got the ‘Best Music Award’ for the film 'Fashion' at New York's Syracuse International Film Festival.

They launched their own label last year called ‘Merchant Records’ and are known as the merchants of music and melody. They hit their high notes together and are creating a legacy that will benefit aspiring musicians for years to come.

The duo have enthralled audiences across the world with their live concerts including performing at the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup 2010.Their performances are loved by every true music enthusiast.

Some Popular Tracks

As Composers/Music directors

Song
  • Ghar Aao Na
  • Zinda Dil
  • Kunwara
  • Jigar Ka Tukda
  • Pankhon Ko
  • Ali Maula
  • Dancing Jodi
  • Mar Jaava
Movie / Album
  • Bhoomi 2021
  • Bhoomi 2022
  • Jodi Breakers
  • Ladies Vs Ricky Bahl
  • Rocket Singh
  • Kurbaan
  • Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi
  • Fashion
Year
  • 2021
  • 2020
  • 2012
  • 2011
  • 2009
  • 2009
  • 2008
  • 2008
Awards
  • -
  • -
  • -
  • -
  • -
  • -
  • -
  • ‘Best Music Director’ - Syracuse International Film Festival

Some Popular Tracks

Background Score

Movie / Album
  • Kaabil
  • Bnag Bang!
  • Krrish 3
  • Race 2
  • Cocktail
  • Anjaana Anjaani
  • Love Aaj Kal
  • Fashion
  • Dostana
  • Krrish
  • Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
Year
  • 2017
  • 2014
  • 2013
  • 2013
  • 2012
  • 2010
  • 2009
  • 2008
  • 2008
  • 2006
  • 2004
Awards
  • -
  • -
  • -
  • -
  • -
  • -
  • -
  • -
  • -
  • ‘Best Background Score’ - Filmfare
  • ‘Best Background Score’ - IIFA

Video Gallery

Connect With Us

BROWSE
×

Hello!

Click one of our contacts below to chat on WhatsApp

× Let's chat ?

Browse By Talent Category

Black Hat Talent Solutions and Consulting is a talent solutions company that serves both corporate and individual clients seeking to hire talent for corporate events, private/social events, brand endorsements/campaigns, or any other form of marketing communications. Black Hat does not identify as the exclusive agent representing any celebrity / talent who appears on this website, nor does it claim to be their publicist, attorney, literary agent, manager, etc. Any written materials associated with celebrity / talent on this website are provided solely to assist clients in the process of booking celebrity / talent and do not imply representation of said talent. Please be aware that the use of this website and its contents does not establish any formal agency or representation relationship between Black Hat and the talent featured herein.