Salim Merchant

Music Director

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Main Atal Hoon

(19 Jan 2024)

Music Director

Ganapath A Hero Is Born

(20 Oct 2023)

Background Music

Gumraah

(7 Apr 2023)

Sound

Coolie No.1

(25 Dec 2020)

Background Music

Sound

Student Of The Year 2

(10 May 2019)

Background Music, Sound

Setters

(3 May 2019)

Music Director

Kalank

(17 Apr 2019)

Sound

Race 3

(15 Jun 2018)

Background Music

102 Not Out

(4 May 2018)

Music Director

Baa Baaa Black Sheep

(23 Mar 2018)

Sound

Poorna

(31 Mar 2017)

Music Director

Machine

(17 Mar 2017)

Sound

Kaabil

(25 Jan 2017)

Background Music

Rock On!! 2

(11 Nov 2016)

Actor

Ae Dil Hai Mushkil

(28 Oct 2016)

Sound

Sound

Jai Gangaajal

(4 Mar 2016)

Background Music, Music Director

Wedding Pullav

(16 Oct 2015)

Music Director

Ungli

(28 Nov 2014)

Music Director

Bang Bang!

(2 Oct 2014)

Background Music

Chulein Aasman

(24 Sep 2014)

Actor

Himself

Life Is Beautiful!

(22 Aug 2014)

Music Director

Mardaani

(22 Aug 2014)

Music Director

Kaanchi...

(25 Apr 2014)

Music Director

2 States

(18 Apr 2014)

Sound

Youngistaan

(28 Mar 2014)

Background Music

Gori Tere Pyaar Mein!

(22 Nov 2013)

Background Music, Sound

Krrish 3

(1 Nov 2013)

Background Music

Satyagraha

(30 Aug 2013)

Background Music, Music Director

Rabba Main Kya Karoon

(2 Aug 2013)

Background Music, Music Director

Bombay Talkies

(3 May 2013)

Sound

Mere Dad Ki Maruti

(15 Mar 2013)

Sound

Race 2

(25 Jan 2013)

Background Music

Chakravyuh

(24 Oct 2012)

Music Director

Student Of The Year

(19 Oct 2012)

Sound

Heroine

(21 Sep 2012)

Background Music, Music Director

Cocktail

(13 Jul 2012)

Background Music

Jodi Breakers

(24 Feb 2012)

Background Music, Music Director

Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu

(10 Feb 2012)

Sound

Ladies VS Ricky Bahl

(9 Dec 2011)

Background Music, Music Director

Shakal Pe Mat Ja

(18 Nov 2011)

Music Director

Aazaan

(14 Oct 2011)

Background Music, Music Director

Love Breakups Zindagi

(7 Oct 2011)

Music Director

Soundtrack

(7 Oct 2011)

Sound, Actor

As Himself

Band Baaja Baaraat

(10 Dec 2010)

Background Music, Music Director

Break Ke Baad

(26 Nov 2010)

Background Music, Sound

Anjaana Anjaani

(1 Oct 2010)

Background Music

Aashayein

(27 Aug 2010)

Background Music, Music Director

I Hate Luv Storys

(2 Jul 2010)

Background Music, Sound

Kites

(21 May 2010)

Background Music

Teen Patti

(26 Feb 2010)

Music Director

Pyaar Impossible!

(8 Jan 2010)

Background Music, Music Director

De Dana Dan

(27 Nov 2009)

Background Music

Kurbaan

(20 Nov 2009)

Background Music, Music Director

Background Music, Music Director

London Dreams

(30 Oct 2009)

Background Music

Background Music

Wanted

(18 Sep 2009)

Background Music

Love Aaj Kal

(31 Jul 2009)

Background Music

Luck

(24 Jul 2009)

Music Director

8x10 Tasveer

(3 Apr 2009)

Background Music, Music Director

Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi

(12 Dec 2008)

Background Music, Music Director

Fashion

(29 Oct 2008)

Music Director

Roadside Romeo

(24 Oct 2008)

Music Director

Bachna Ae Haseeno

(15 Aug 2008)

Background Music, Sound

Bhoothnath

(9 May 2008)

Music Director

Tashan

(25 Apr 2008)

Sound

Bombay To Bangkok

(18 Jan 2008)

Music Director

Aaja Nachle

(30 Nov 2007)

Music Director

Chak De India

(10 Aug 2007)

Music Director

Music Director

Ta Ra Rum Pum

(27 Apr 2007)

Background Music

Namastey London

(23 Mar 2007)

Background Music

Dhoom 2

(24 Nov 2006)

Background Music

Dor

(22 Sep 2006)

Music Director

Krrish

(23 Jun 2006)

Crew, Background Music

36 China Town

(5 May 2006)

Background Music

Darna Zaroori Hai

(28 Apr 2006)

Music Director

Pyare Mohan

(21 Apr 2006)

Background Music

Being Cyrus

(24 Mar 2006)

Music Director

Background Music

Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi

(23 Dec 2005)

Background Music

Iqbal

(26 Aug 2005)

Background Music, Music Director

No Entry

(26 Aug 2005)

Background Music

Barsaat

(19 Aug 2005)

Background Music

Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya

(15 Jul 2005)

Background Music

Matrubhoomi

(8 Jul 2005)

Music Director

Naina

(20 May 2005)

Background Music

Kaal

(29 Apr 2005)

Music Director

Vaada

(7 Jan 2005)

Background Music

Aitraaz

(12 Nov 2004)

Background Music

Dhoom

(27 Aug 2004)

Background Music

Mujhse Shaadi Karogi

(30 Jul 2004)

Background Music

Hum Tum

(28 May 2004)

Background Music

Ab Tak Chhappan

(27 Feb 2004)

Music Director

Agnipankh

(27 Feb 2004)

Background Music

Bhoot

(30 May 2003)

Background Music, Music Director

Moksha: Salvation

(30 Nov 2001)

Background Music, Music Director

Raju Chacha

(14 Jul 2000)

Executive Producer

Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi

(25 Jun 1999)

Background Music, Music Director

Executive Producer

Hamesha

(12 Sep 1997)

Background Music, Music Director

Maha Chor

(1976)

Producer

Awards

2007

Filmfare Awards
(Best Background Score)

2007

Zee Cine Awards
(Best Background Score)

2005

Screen Weekly Awards
(Best Background Music)

2005

Zee Cine Awards
(Best Background Score)

2004

Screen Weekly Awards
(Best Background Music)

News

Salim Merchant celebrates legendary music composer Pyarelal Jis 83rd birthday

3 Sep 2023

Salim Merchant on this special day.Taking to Instagram, Salim shared a special video from the celebration.In the video, Salim is seen visiting the veteran composers house.Pyarelal Ji cuts the cake with his wife Sunila Pyarelal Sharma, Salim and other guests present.And the party is not yet over, Salim and other members sing Ek Pyar Ka Nagma Hai.And dont miss the smile on Pyarelal Jis face.Sharing the video, Salim Merchant wrote, Happy 83rd birthday Pyarelal Ji. Zindagi aur kuch bhi nahi Laxmi-Pyare ki kahaani hain.As soon as the video was uploaded, fans and industry friends showered their blessings and dropped warm birthday wishes.One of the users wrote, Happy Birthday sir you always stay in our heart parelal sir.Another wrote, Happy Birthday laxmi pyare.Happy Birthday to the legend of all music. Naman hai apki music pe... My all time favourite Ek pyar nagma hai, another comment read.Veteran singer Pyarelal Ramprasad Sharma is known as one of the most successful music composers in Hindi cinema in his career spanning over eight decades,Born on September 3, 1940 in Bombay. He is a composer, known for giving over 750 pieces of music for Bollywood movies.Not only this, the legendary musician has given iconic songs in collaboration with music maestro Laxmikant Shantaram Kudalkar. The duo- Laxmikant-Pyarelal composed evergreen songs including Dosti, Hum Sab Ustad Hain, Aaye Din Bahar Ke, Mere Hamdam Mere Dost, Mera Gaon Mera Desh, Bobby, Roti Kapda Aur Makaan, Amar Akbar Anthony, Aasha, Prem Rog, Meri Jung, Ram Lakhan, among others.

Salim Merchant to release Sidhu Moose Wala's song 'Jaandi Vaar' on September 2

25 Aug 2022

Sidhu Moose Wala will be out on September 2.Music composer Salim Merchant took to his social media to announce the release date of the track.Salim also shared a video in which he spoke about how and why he decided to collaborate with Sidhu, revealing a part of the revenue collected from the song will be given to the late singer's parents.Sidhu co-sung the particular track with Afsana Khan."Hi everyone, a lot of people have been asking me about the release date of the song that I recorded with Sidhu Moose Wala. So now the time has come. We recorded the song in July 2021 in Chandigarh. I met Afsana Khan last year and she introduced me to Sidhu. After knowing about Sidhu's passion for his art, song, his people, community, his thoughts, it made me very happy and within no time we decided to work together," Salim said in the clip."To honour Sidhu, we have decided that whatever revenue is collected through this song, we will give one part of it to his parents. This song's title is Jaandi Vaar and it will release on September 2. You can buy a portion of this song's audio rights through Kalakaar.io on August 31. You can go to the website and be the part-owner. Jaandi Vaar by Siddhu Moosewaala and Afsana Khan releases on September 2 on all platforms," he concluded.Sidhu Moose Wala was shot dead by assailants in Jawaharke village of Punjab's Mansa district on May 29. The incident took place a day after his security was withdrawn by the Punjab police among 424 others. Notably, the singer had joined the Congress party last year in December ahead of the Assembly elections. Canada-based gangster Goldy Brar had claimed responsibility for Moose Wala's murder in a Facebook post. Goldy Brar is a close aide of gang leader Lawrence Bishnoi, who is the chief suspect in the Punjabi rapper's murder.

KK Funeral Update: Javed Akhtar, Shankar Mahadevan, Salim Merchant, Shreya Ghoshal, and others arrive to pay their final respects

2 Jun 2022

Leaving a massive void in the Indian music industry, singer KK passed away on May 31 in Kolkata, shortly after his live concert. KK was only 53 and reportedly suffered from a heart attack. He was declared dead on arrival to the hospital.KK Funeral Update: Javed Akhtar, Shankar Mahadevan, Salim Merchant, Shreya Ghoshal, and others arrive to pay their final respectsThe singer's mortal remains were taken to his Mumbai residence on June 1. Javed Akhtar, Shankar Mahadevan, Shreya Ghoshal, Abhijeet Bhattacharya, Salim Merchant, Udit Narayan, and others arrived at the late singer's residence on June 2 to pay their last respects.KK's last rites took place at the Versova Hindu cremation ground. The late singer's family and several musicians from the film industry were present in his final journey. The singers son, Nakul performed the last rites.

Aryan Khan expected to walk out of Arthur Road jail today in evening

29 Oct 2021

Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan was granted bail by the Bombay High Court yesterday in the 'Drug on Cruise' case. Aryan was arrested with Salim Merchant and five others on October 2nd. While Aryan Khan was not found in possession of drugs, he was constantly denied bail on the grounds of alleged incriminating evidence found on his WhatsApp chats.Aryan Khan was locked at Arthur Road jail in Mumbai for almost 25 days. Now, as the honourable Bombay high court has passed his plea of bail, he'll be soon released by the NCB and the police. However, the court is yet to give a detailed order on Friday, following which Aryan Khan will be released.Advocate Satish Maneshinde, who represented Aryan Khan in the case told a news portal that they're expecting to receive orders of the Bombay High Court from the HC registry today evening. As soon as they get the orders, they'll produce them in Special NDPS court for completing other formalities and get release orders for Aryan Khan. Satish also ensured that we expect Aryan to be out of jail in the evening today itself.

Nagesh Kukunoor's next to feature five Bollywood musicians

20 Oct 2015

Nagesh Kukunoor, who has been keeping a low profile of late, will now be seen doing what he is best at - making 'offbeat' films. His latest film, which has been tentatively titled Music Men, will feature five real life musicians. The five musicians are Shankar Mahadevan, Papon, Sunidhi Chauhan, Salim Merchant and Sivamani. The film's plot revolves around five musicians who are losers in life, and who come together to form a band with a sole aim to prove that music never dies.

Speaking about the film, Nagesh Kukunoor said that he wanted to make a film about music with musicians whom he respects a lot. And when he bounced the idea to Shankar Mahadevan around a year back, Shankar got so excited that he called the renowned percussionist Sivamani and got him on board. On the other hand, while it was relatively easy to get Salim and Papon on board, it was Sunidhi Chauhan who was nervous because she was unsure about her acting. Sunidhi told Nagesh Kukunoor that she blindly said yes to the film only because he was directing it.

Nagesh also added that, while these musicians have been camera friendly (courtesy their music videos and reality shows), the real challenge was to get them to perform as a character. When asked about the music of the film, Nagesh said that Music Men will comprise of around 8-9 original compositions by Salim-Sulaiman, Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, Papon and Tapas Relia, Lakshmi and Dhanak. Beside all this, even Sivamani is composing a song for the film.

While Music Men will go on floor this Sunday, Nagesh Kukunoor plans to finish the film by February next year.