Salim Sulaiman Podcasts
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Renowned Bollywood composer Salim Merchant talks shop with fellow Indian musicians in conversations that feel like eavesdropping on a studio session.
This is a studio-side chat where one half of a legendary Bollywood composing duo, Salim Merchant, talks shop with collaborators and peers. Conversations are less about celebrity and more about the mechanics of a song, from the emotional weight of a specific Urdu word to a producer's surprising genre pivot for a devotional track. It's a look under the hood of Indian music, guided by a host who has lived it.
“Unlike typical artist interviews, this is a conversation between equals. Salim's status as a top-tier composer allows for a deep, technical, and collaborative dialogue that feels more like a creative meeting than a press junket.”
Who hosts this show
Hosted by the composing duo Salim and Sulaiman Merchant, this podcast features Salim in peer-to-peer conversations with singers, musicians, and creators from across the Indian music industry. As two of India's most respected composers with over 100 film scores to their name, including 'Chak De! India' and 'Fashion', they use this platform to explore the personal journeys and creative processes behind the music. The discussions are intimate, often focusing on the technical and artistic details of songwriting and production.
Credentials & credits
- Film Composer & Music Director (over 100 films)
- Co-founder of composer duo Salim-Sulaiman
- Filmfare Award winner
- IIFA Award winner
- Daytime Emmy Award nominee for 'Wonder Pets'
- Judge on 'Indian Idol' and 'The Voice India'
Other ventures
- Merchant Records (record label)
- Bhoomi (annual music project)
- SoundChk (live music series)
- Composed for musicals 'Merchants of Bollywood' & 'Beyond Bollywood'
- Fashion label with Styched
What kind of podcast
When new episodes drop
- 01
- 02Armaan Malik Shares a Valuable Songwriting Lesson #shorts #salimsulaimanJun 27, 2026 · 53s
- 03
- 04
- 05
- 06The Deforestation Anthem Nobody Remembers #rockmusic #activism #podcast #shortsJun 22, 2026 · 2 min
- 07How does Parikrama actually create music? #behindthescenes #rockmusic #shortsJun 20, 2026 · 1 min
- 08How We Turned Mumbai Into a Rock Anthem in 48 Hours - Soundchk #shortsJun 17, 2026 · 1 min
Notable episodes
- 01Karan Kanchan on mastering multiple genres at once
Explores a fascinating creative pivot where a producer known for EDM/Hip Hop discusses his process for creating a devotional track for the 'Bhoomi' project.
- 02Armaan Malik Shares a Valuable Songwriting Lesson
A deep dive into lyrical craft, where host and guest discuss the importance of understanding specific Urdu words to convey emotion in a new song.
- 03Parikrama Still mad after 33 years together
A conversation with a veteran musician about longevity, timelessness in music, and maintaining creative passion after more than three decades in the industry.
What you'll be asked on this show
Salim opens with a personal observation or direct praise for the guest's work, establishing a warm, collegial tone. He probes by sharing his own perspective on a project or recalling a past private conversation, inviting the guest to elaborate from a shared context. Rather than a formal Q&A, it's a fluid dialogue where Salim builds on answers with his own reflections on craft, such as the emotional weight of a specific word or a surprising genre choice. The conversations consistently focus on the artistic process over personal life.
The show is primarily hosted by Salim Merchant in a one-on-one format with a warm, appreciative rapport. He often opens with praise or a shared memory, establishing a peer-to-peer dynamic. The conversations are fluid dialogues where Salim frequently contributes his own creative insights.
Questions Salim Sulaiman Podcasts keeps coming back to
3 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when Salim Sulaiman Podcasts reaches for it.
process
1- Q.01
“How did you approach the sound for this, considering your background is in a different genre?”
Probes how an artist adapts their signature style to fit a new or unexpected project.
personal
1- Q.01
“How are you feeling about this [milestone/release]?”
Used as an opener to ground the conversation in the guest's current emotional state regarding their work.
origin
1- Q.01
“How many years has it been since you started?”
Asks this to frame the discussion around a guest's longevity and career trajectory.
Signature segments
- · Bhoomi Project
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
The show books singers, musicians, and producers from the Indian music industry. Guests are often collaborators, peers with long careers, or emerging artists featured in the hosts' 'Bhoomi' project.
- Armaan Malikon Armaan Malik On Being Surprised By Shraddha's Lyrics
- Lesle Lewis (of Parikrama)on Parikrama Still mad after 33 years together
- Karan Kanchanon Karan Kanchan on mastering multiple genres at once
- Soundchkon How We Turned Mumbai Into a Rock Anthem in 48 Hours - Soundchk
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The podcast is self-sponsored by the hosts' own label, Merchant Records, and often promotes their associated projects, particularly the annual 'Bhoomi' album which features many of the guests.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
Pitch Salim Sulaiman Podcasts
People also ask
- Who are the hosts of the podcast?
- The podcast is a venture by the composer duo Salim and Sulaiman Merchant, with Salim Merchant serving as the primary interviewer.
- What is the format of the show?
- It is an interview-based podcast where Salim Merchant holds one-on-one conversations with other musicians, singers, and producers about their work and creative process.
- Is the podcast still active?
- Yes, the podcast releases new episodes regularly, as indicated by the recent episode dates.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- The podcast is available as video episodes on the Salim Sulaiman Podcasts YouTube channel.
- What is the 'Bhoomi' project mentioned in the podcast?
- Bhoomi is an annual music project started by Salim-Sulaiman that fuses Indian folk, devotional, and classical sounds with contemporary production, often featuring artists who appear on the podcast.
- How can I pitch a guest or my music?
- The hosts' record label, Merchant Records, has an online pitch portal for music submissions.
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- [01]Salim Sulaiman Podcasts - YouTubeyoutube.com
- [02]Salim-Sulaiman Biography | The Ismailithe.ismaili
- [03]Merchant Records - Official Websitemerchantrecords.com
- [04]Salim–Sulaiman - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
- [05]Bhoomi 2025: How Salim-Sulaiman's Project is Redefining Global Indian Musicmusicplus.in
- [06]Bollywood North: Salim Merchant, of prolific duo Salim-Sulaiman - SOCANsocanmagazine.ca
- [07]Merchant Records Pitch Portalmy.label-engine.com
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