SALIM MERCHANT
MUSIC COMPOSER & PRODUCER
He is among India's most respected composers, having scored more than 100 films with his brother and partner Sulaiman including Kurbaan, Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, Fashion, Band Baaja Baaraat, Aaja Nachle, Heroine, etc., around 20 TV shows and composed several records incorporating cinematic, folk, electronica and Sufi influences to their music. They've composed of musicals such as 'Merchants of Bollywood' and 'Beyond Bollywood'. The duo has enthralled audiences across the world with their live concerts including performing at the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup 2010. Their songs have been very inspirational especially their sports anthem 'Chak De India'. They have really redefined the music scene in India.
Also, has been part of several TV reality shows as celebrity judges including the very popular Indian Idol. They've got the Best Music award for the film 'Fashion' at New York's Syracuse International Film Festival, Filmfare, Zee Cine, IIFA, Screen & several other awards.VIEW ALL SPEAKERS