Salim–Sulaiman
Salim–Sulaiman | |
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Background information | |
Origin | Mumbai, India |
Genres |
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Occupation(s) | score composer, music director |
Instrument(s) | |
Years active | 1993–present |
Website | salimsulaiman |
Salim–Sulaiman is an Indian score composer duo consisting of siblings Salim Merchant and Sulaiman Merchant. The duo compose music predominantly for Hindi films.
Life and early career
Salim–Sulaiman's ancestral town is
Salim and Sulaiman have been composing music for over a decade having scored for movies such as , for which their song compositions received acclaim.
Salim Merchant was one of the three judges for the
They have worked on a Bollywood remix for Lady Gaga's songs Born This Way and Judas.[7][8] They also worked on I'm A Freak By Enrique. The duo did two songs for the Hollywood film Sold.[9] During the 2020 lockdown Salim–Sulaiman released Gandhi Jayanti single with Ricky Kej.[10][11] The duo have produced various tracks in collaboration with a number of indie artists including Shivansh Jindal.[12]
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 2010 FIFA World Cup. The anthem is the song "Africa – You're A Star".[13][4]
Indian Idol
Salim Merchant was a judge along with
.He was one among the four judges with
Awards
Award | Year | Result | Awarded for | Nominated work |
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Mirchi Music Awards | 2013 | Won | Indie Pop Song of the Year | Cheene Re Mora Chain |
Mirchi Music Awards | 2014 | Nominated | Chulein Aasman | |
Filmfare Awards | 2007 | Won | Filmfare Award for Best Background Score | Krrish |
Apsara Awards |
2009 | Nominated | Apsara Award for Best Music Director | Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi |
IIFA Awards |
2005 | Won | IIFA Best Background Score Award |
Mujhse Shaadi Karogi |
Star Screen Awards |
2003 | Won | Star Screen Award for Best Background Score |
Bhoot |
Star Screen Awards |
2004 | Won | Star Screen Award for Best Background Score | Dhoom |
Zee Cine Awards | 2005 | Won | Zee Cine Award for Best Background Score |
Ab Tak Chhappan |
Daytime Emmy Awards | 2009 | Nominated | Daytime Emmy Award For Outstanding Original Song in a Children's Series |
Wonder Pets[14]
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Syracuse International Film Festival Awards | 2008 | Won | Best Music Director | Fashion |
FHM (magazine) awards | 2007 | Won | Best Dressed Music Composers | |
Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer | 2010 | Nominated | Best Singer for Shukran Allah with Sonu Nigam | Kurbaan |
Filmography as composers
For songs
- Main Atal Hoon (2024)
- The Power (2021)
- Coolie No. 1 (2020)
- Prawaas (2020)
- Setters (2019)
- 102 Not Out (2018)
- Poorna: Courage Has No Limit (2017)
- Janaan (2016)
- Jai Gangaajal (2016)
- Wedding Pullav (2015)
- 22 Yards (2014)
- Ungli (2014)
- Mardaani (2014)
- Kaanchi: The Unbreakable(2014)
- Rabba Main Kya Karoon (2013)
- Satyagraha (2013)
- Chakravyuh (2012)
- Heroine (2012)
- Jodi Breakers (2012)
- Ladies vs Ricky Bahl (2011)
- Shakal Pe Mat Ja (2011)
- Aazaan (2011)
- Love Breakups Zindagi (2011)
- Anaganaga O Dheerudu(Telugu) (2011)
- Band Baaja Baaraat (2010)
- Aashayein (2010)
- Teen Patti (2010)
- Pyaar Impossible! (2010)
- Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year (2009)
- Kurbaan (2009)
- Luck (2009)
- Wonder Pets! (2009)
- 8 x 10 Tasveer (2009)
- Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (2008)
- Fashion (2008)
- Roadside Romeo (2008)
- Bombay to Bangkok (2008)
- Samar (2008)
- Aaja Nachle (2007)
- Chak De! India (2007)
- Chain Kulii Ki Main Kulii (2007)
- Dor (2006)
- Iqbal (2006)
- Neal 'n' Nikki (2005)
- Kaal (2005)
- Darna Mana Hai (2003)
- Bhoot (2003)
- Gate To Heaven (2003)
- 3 Deewarein (2003)
- Ghaath (2000)
For background score
- Ganapath (2023)
- Skater Girl (2021)
- Coolie No. 1 (2020)
- Desert Dolphin(2020)
- Student of the Year 2 (2019)
- Race 3 (2018)
- Fukrey Returns (2017)
- Kaabil (2017)
- Ungli (2014)
- Kill Dil (2014)
- Bang Bang! (2014)
- Gori Tere Pyaar Mein (2013)
- Dhoom 3 (2013)
- Krrish 3 (2013)
- Race 2 (2013)
- Student of the Year (2012)
- Cocktail (2012)
- Anaganaga O Dheerudu(2011) (Telugu)
- Action Replayy (2010)
- Anjaana Anjaani (2010)
- I Hate Luv Storys (2010)
- Kites (2010)
- Paathshaala (2010)
- Wanted (2009)
- Love Aaj Kal (2009)
- De Dana Dan (2009)
- Dostana (2008)
- Bachna Ae Haseeno (2008)
- Fashion (2008)
- Bhoothnath (2008)
- God Tussi Great Ho (2008)
- Singh Is Kinng (2008)
- Race (2008)
- Ta Ra Rum Pum (2007)
- Sunday (2007)
- Partner (2007)
- Dhoom 2 (2006)
- Krrish (2006)
- 36 China Town (2006)
- Shortcut (2006)
- Ustad & Divas (2006)
- Fanaa (2006)
- Pyare Mohan (2006)
- Being Cyrus (2006)
- Fight Club – Members Only(2006)
- Mere Jeevan Saathi (2006)
- Dosti: Friends Forever (2005)
- Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi! (2005)
- Salaam Namaste (2005)
- No Entry (2005)
- Barsaat (2005)
- Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya? (2005)
- Naina (2005)
- Matrubhoomi: A Nation Without Women (2005)
- Vaada (2005)
- Koffee with Karan (TV Series) (2004)
- Aitraaz (2004)
- Dhoom (2004)
- Shock (2004) (Tamil)
- Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004)
- Hyderabad Blues 2 (2004)
- Hum Tum (2004)
- Ab Tak Chhappan (2004)
- Agni Pankh (2004)
- Kahan Ho Tum (2003)
- Qayamat (2003)
- Moksha (2001)
- Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi (1999)
- Hameshaa (1997)
Songs sung by Salim Merchant
Year | Songs | Album | Language | Composer | Lyricist | Notes |
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2006 | ''Aashayein'' | Iqbal | Hindi | Salim–Sulaiman | Irfan Siddique | Sang the Chorus.[15] |
2009 | ''Shukran Allah'' | Kurbaan | Hindi | Salim-Sulaiman
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Niranjan Iyengar | |
2010 | ''Aye Khuda'' | Paathshaala | Hindi | Hanif Shaikh | Hanif Shaikh |
Discography as composers
Year | Album | Artist(s) | No. of songs | Notes |
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1992 | Ragga Ragga | K.S.Chithra , Voodoo (rapper)
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8 songs | First Album |
1995 | Shweta – The New Album | Sagarika Mukherjee
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8 songs | Also known as Shweta – The New Album and other hits on Audio CD with the additional of 4 bonus tracks from 8 main tracks. |
Dole Dole and Other Hits | Suchitra Krishnamurthy
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1 song | ||
1996 | Channel Hits | Various | 1 song | |
1998 | Maa | Suchitra Krishnamoorti and others As mentioned on the back of the album cover |
8+3 songs (11 songs) |
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2000 | Prema.com | Various | 1 song | |
2001 | Bhoomi | Ustad Sultan Khan and others
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8 song | |
2020 | Date Kar Le | CarryMinati | 1 Song | [16] |
2022 | Tsunami | Khesari Lal Yadav | 1 Song | [17] |
References
- ^ a b "Salim - Sulaiman". www.facebook.com.
- ^ "Har Ghar Kucch Kehta Hai" - Episode 6–30 December 2013
- ^ "The Ismaili: Scoring the sounds of Bollywood". Retrieved 11 May 2011.
- ^ a b "It's merchant magic". www.iol.co.za.
- ^ https://www.khaleejtimes.com/entertainment/composers-salim-sulaiman-team-up-with-uae-singer-for-devotional-track-salaam-2
- ^ "The Rise of Salim-Sulaiman". Passion For Cinema. Retrieved 9 October 2010.
- ^ "Lady Gaga Goes Desi With Salim-Sulaiman Merchant". 13 April 2011.
- ^ "I was never a crazy fan of Gaga: Salim". The Times of India. 17 April 2011. Archived from the original on 13 May 2013.
- ^ "Sold's music is very different from the movie: Salim Merchant". radioandmusic.com. 6 May 2016.
- ^ "Salim-Sulaiman collaborate with Ricky Kej for Gandhi Jayanti". The Times of India. 1 October 2020. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
- ^ Rozario, R. R (9 October 2020). "Lockdown Diaries: Salim Sulaiman release Gandhi Jayanti single with Grammy Award Winner and US Billboard #1 artist, Ricky Kej". www.flipsyde.live. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
- ^ Rozario, R. R (31 January 2021). "Music Directors Salim-Sulaiman Take A Chance With Young Indie Musician-Singer Shivansh Jindal And The Result Is Fabulous". flipsyde.live. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
- ^ "Salim Sulaiman to perform at FIFA world cup". NDTV. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
- ^ "Salim-Sulaiman nominated for Emmy". The Times of India. 22 May 2009. Archived from the original on 13 May 2013.
- ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
- ^ "YouTube star CarryMinati collaborates with Salim-Sulaiman for new song - OrissaPOST". Odisha News, Odisha Latest news, Odisha Daily - OrissaPOST. 28 October 2020. Archived from the original on 5 May 2021. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
- ^ "Khesari lal Song: 'बवाल' करने के बाद अक्षरा सिंह संग खेसारी लाल यादव लेकर आए 'सुनामी', मच गई तबाही". News18 हिंदी (in Hindi). 12 June 2022. Retrieved 12 June 2022.