Salim Merchant is an Indian composer and music director born on March 3, 1975 in Gujarat, India. He is one half of the composing duo Salim-Sulaiman, who have won numerous awards for their work on films such as Ab Tak Chhappan and Krish. He has also been a judge on the fifth and sixth seasons of Indian Idol and the second season of Indian Idol Junior.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $1.7 Million (2024)
About
One half of the composing duo Salim-Sulaiman, who have won numerous awards for their work on films like 2005's Ab Tak Chhappan and 2006's Krish. He was a judge on the fifth and sixth seasons of Indian Idol as well as the second season of Indian Idol Junior.
Before Fame
He studied piano at the Trinity College of Music in London, England.
Trivia
He collaborated with Loyiso Bala and Eric Wainaina on "Africa-You're a Star," which served as the theme song for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Family Life
His cousin Sulaiman Merchant is the other half of Salim-Sulaiman. He married a woman named Jeanne.
Associated With
He created a Bollywood remix of the Lady Gaga songs "Judas" and "Born This Way."
Some Salim Merchant images