Archive · 22 Aug 2025
Salim–Sulaiman Reflect on the Evolution of Bollywood Music
Salim–Sulaiman are a music composer duo who made many popular songs for Hindi movies.
They worked with many famous directors and wrote songs for movies like 'Chak De!
India.'
They were good at understanding what the directors wanted and making songs to fit the movies.
However, they feel that Bollywood movies today are not as good as before and the music has changed.
They worry that songs like the older ones won't fit in modern movies.
Despite these changes, they recently had a concert and reminded everyone of what Bollywood music used to be.
Salim–Sulaiman, a composer duo, shaped Hindi cinema's sound from the mid-2000s to early 2010s.
They frequently collaborated with lyricist Jaideep Sahni, creating memorable works for films like 'Chak De! India'.
The duo's ability to interpret briefs intuitively helped them craft successful songs like 'Aashayein' and 'Haule Haule'.
Salim–Sulaiman express concern over the lack of good stories in Bollywood, leading to a shift in music.
They performed their debut concert at Phoenix Market City in Kurla, Mumbai, evoking Bollywood's past sound.
- Who
- Salim–Sulaiman, composer duo
- What
- Salim–Sulaiman discussed the evolution of music in Bollywood and performed a concert.
- When
- The duo's debut performance occurred recently; their past works were from the mid-2000s to the early 2010s.
- Where
- Phoenix Market City in Kurla, Mumbai
- Why
- To reflect on the changes in Bollywood music and showcase their past hits.
Older Generation's Perspective
Current Trends
Music's Role in Film
Older Generation's Perspective
Emphasis on story-driven movies and music with depth and meaning.
Current Trends
Emphasis on club songs, travel songs, and songs used over a montage.
- Composer Duo
- Salim–Sulaiman
- Key Lyricist
- Jaideep Sahni
- Famous Films
- Chak De! India, Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi
- Genre
- Bollywood Music
- Debut Concert Venue
- Phoenix Market City, Kurla, Mumbai