Quick Info
| Profession | Music Director, Score Composer |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 21/12/1972 |
| Age | 53 years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Latest News about Sulaiman Merchant
15/04/2025
Sulaiman Merchant and his brother Salim announced the launch of their new independent music label, Merchant Records, dedicated to supporting emerging Indian artists. The duo revealed plans to release a collaborative album featuring fusion tracks blending traditional Indian instruments with modern electronic sounds.
Do you like Sulaiman Merchant?
You can vote only once.
Bio/Wiki
| Birth name | Sulaiman Merchant |
|---|
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 191 cm |
|---|---|
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | St Peter's High School, Mumbai |
|---|---|
| College/University | KC College, Mumbai |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate |
Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
|---|---|
| Hobbies |
|
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
|---|
Family
| Father | Sadruddin Merchant (Music Director, Ismaili Scouts Orchestra Leader) |
|---|---|
| Mother | Name |
| Siblings | Salim Merchant (Singer, Music Director) |
| Spouse | Reshma Merchant |
| Children | Amayra |
Career
| Debut |
| ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Awards, Honours, Achievements |
|
Favourites
| Food | Mughlai Food |
|---|---|
| Actors | |
| Actress | Priyanka Chopra |
| Musicians | |
| Books |
|
Social Media
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Sulaiman Merchant is an accomplished Indian music director and score composer. | |
| 2. He is well-known for his collaboration with his brother, Salim Merchant, forming the duo Salim-Sulaiman. | |
| 3. Inspired by his father, Sulaiman began learning music in his youth. | |
| 4. He received training in Tabla from renowned musicians Taufiq Qureshi and Ustad Zakir Hussain. | |
| 5. Sulaiman embarked on his music career at the age of 16, initially composing for TV ads, documentaries, and pop albums. | |
| 6. In 1977, Sulaiman and his brother Salim composed the background score for the movie "Hameshaa." | |
| 7. Sulaiman gained recognition for his work on the background music of the film "Bhoot." | |
| 8. He has composed music for various successful Bollywood films such as "Dhoom," "Krrish," and "Fashion." | |
| 9. Sulaiman also created Bollywood remixes of Lady Gaga's songs "Born This Way" and "Judas." | |
| 10. Among his many compositions, Sulaiman's favorite is 'Ali Maula' from the movie "Kurbaan." | |
| 11. His original surname was Molddina, but he changed it to Merchant when his uncle relocated to Australia. | |
| 12. The duo Salim-Sulaiman composed the 2010 FIFA World Cup anthem. | |
| 13. In 1997, Sulaiman and his brother Salim composed the background score for the movie "Hameshaa." |