Sulaiman Merchant is an Indian music director and score composer who works mostly in Bollywood. Sulaiman, along with his brother Salim Merchant, composed music for films and music videos and together they were known as Salim-Sulaiman. The duo rose to fame after scoring the soundtrack of the Bollywood film, “Bhoot.”
Wiki/Biography
Sulaiman Merchant was born on Thursday, 21 December 1972 (age 47 years; as in 2019) in Mumbai. His zodiac sign is Sagittarius. His family has its roots in Mundra, Kutch, Gujarat.
Childhood photos of Sulaiman Merchant
He did his schooling from St Peter’s High School in Mumbai and went to KC College to further his studies. Born in a family with a musical background, Sulaiman had a high interest at a very young age. While at school, Sulaiman received Tabla training from Taufiq Qureshi and Ustad Zakir Hussain. At the age of 16, he began producing music and composing for jingles, documentaries, and pop albums.
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 6′ 3″
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
Sulaiman Saudagar with his brother
Family & Caste
Merchant Sulaiman belongs to the Muslim Family.
Parents & Siblings
Sulaiman’s father, Sadruddin Merchant is a music director. Not much is known about his mother. He has an older brother, Salim Merchant, who is a singer and music director.
Sulaiman’s merchant father
Sulaiman Saudagar with his mother and brother
Sulaiman Saudagar with his brother
Wife & Children
Sulaiman married Reshma Merchant. Together they have a daughter, Amayra.
Sulaiman Saudagar with his wife
Sulaiman Saudagar with his wife and daughter
Career
Sulaiman began his career by composing music for TV commercials, documentaries, and music albums. He received Bollywood success in 1977 where he composed the background score of the film, “Hameshaa.” He rose to fame by composing music for the film, “Bhoot.”
Sulaiman Merchant during the stage performance
Subsequently, Sulaiman composed music and background scores for many Bollywood films, including “Ab Tak Chhappan” (2004), “Mujhse Shaadi Karogi” (2004), “Dhoom” (2004), “Neal ‘N’ Nikki” (2005 ), “Kaal” (2005), “Krrish” (2006), and “Fashion” (2008).
Sulaiman Merchant in his studio
Sulaiman, along with his brother Salim, created a Bollywood mix of Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way” and “Judas.” They have worked on Enrique’s song “I’m A Freak” and have also composed music for the Hollywood movie “Sold.”
Award
- Star Screen Award for Star Screen Award for Best Background Score for the film, “Bhoot” (2003)
- Star Screen Award for Star Screen Award for Best Background Score for the film, “Dhoom” (2004)
- Zee Cine Award for Zee Cine Award for Best Background Score for the film, “Ab Tak Chhappan” (2005)
- Filmfare Award for Filmfare Award for Best Background Score for the film, “Krrish” (2007)
- FHM Award (magazine) for Best Dressed Music Composer (2007)
- Syracuse International Film Festival Award for Best Music Director for the film, “Fashion” (2008)
- Mirchi Music Award for Best Indie Pop Song of the Year for the song, “Cheene Re Mora Chain” (2013)
Favorite Things
- Books: “Atlas Shrugged” by Ayn Rand, “Not a Penny Less, Not a Penny More” by Jeffrey Archer
Facts/Trivia
- Her hobbies include reading, watching movies, and getting massages.
- Of all his compositions, Sulaiman’s favorite is Ali Maula from the movie, “Kurbaan.”
- Sulaiman’s real family name is Molddina. However, he changed it to Merchant when he moved to Australia with his uncle.
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