Sulaiman Merchant is an accomplished Indian music director and score composer. |
He is well-known for his collaboration with his brother, Salim Merchant, forming the duo Salim-Sulaiman. |
Inspired by his father, Sulaiman began learning music in his youth. |
He received training in Tabla from renowned musicians Taufiq Qureshi and Ustad Zakir Hussain. |
Sulaiman embarked on his music career at the age of 16, initially composing for TV ads, documentaries, and pop albums. |
In 1977, Sulaiman and his brother Salim composed the background score for the movie "Hameshaa." |
Sulaiman gained recognition for his work on the background music of the film "Bhoot." |
He has composed music for various successful Bollywood films such as "Dhoom," "Krrish," and "Fashion." |
Sulaiman also created Bollywood remixes of Lady Gaga's songs "Born This Way" and "Judas." |
Among his many compositions, Sulaiman's favorite is 'Ali Maula' from the movie "Kurbaan." |
His original surname was Molddina, but he changed it to Merchant when his uncle relocated to Australia. |