Sulaiman Merchant

Salim-Sulaiman share anecdote behind iconic song ‘Maula Mere’

Renowned music composers Salim Merchant and Sulaiman Merchant recently reminisced about the creation of the iconic song "Maula Mere" featured in Shah Rukh Khan's film “Chak De India”. According to the duo, the song was originally crafted for a movie directed by Nagesh Kukunoor, who rejected it, deeming it too melancholic.

January 22, 2024
January 22, 2024

Salim-Sulaiman share anecdote behind iconic song ‘Maula Mere’

Renowned music composers Salim Merchant and Sulaiman Merchant recently reminisced about the creation of the iconic song "Maula Mere" featured in Shah Rukh Khan's film “Chak De India”. According to the duo, the song was originally crafted for a movie directed by Nagesh Kukunoor, who rejected it, deeming it too melancholic.