

Salim Merchant
About Salim Merchant
Salim Merchant is a prominent Music Director in the hindi film industry (bollywood), known for their remarkable contributions to hindi cinema. Having debuted in 2018 with the film "Aiyaary", Salim Merchant has steadily built a distinguished career in bollywood entertainment.
Over the course of their career, Salim Merchant has been associated with 6 hindi films. Salim Merchant has worked across genres including Action, Thriller, Comedy, demonstrating remarkable versatility.
Salim Merchant is widely recognized for their on-screen chemistry with fellow bollywood artists. Their most frequent collaboration has been with Sulaiman Merchant, having appeared together in 6 films. These collaborations have become highlights of bollywood and are celebrated by fans across Odisha.
Salim Merchant's most recent work includes the hindi film "Ganapath" (2023), which received a "Average" verdict. Their performances continue to resonate deeply with bollywood audiences, making them a household name across Odisha.
As one of bollywood's celebrated Music Directors, Salim Merchant's dedication to the craft has earned them critical acclaim and a loyal fanbase that extends beyond the borders of Odisha.
Filmography(6)
| Film | Release Date | Role | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
![]() Ganapath Action | 20 Oct 2023 | Original Music Composer | Average |
![]() Coolie No. 1 Comedy | 25 Dec 2020 | Original Music Composer | Released |
![]() Setters Crime | 3 May 2019 | Original Music Composer | Average |
![]() The Accidental Prime Minister History | 11 Jan 2019 | Original Music Composer | Released |
![]() 102 Not Out Comedy | 4 May 2018 | Original Music Composer | Hit |
![]() Aiyaary Crime | 16 Feb 2018 | Original Music Composer | Released |
Career Timeline
6 films · Debut 2018
Frequent Co-stars(8)
Trailers(4)
Salim Merchant – Career & Contributions to Hindi Cinema
Salim Merchant is one of bollywood's celebrated music directors, having contributed to 6 hindi films in the hindi film industry (popularly known as bollywood), headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Throughout their career, Salim Merchant has collaborated with some of bollywood's finest artists, including Sulaiman Merchant, Vikas Bahl, Amitabh Bachchan. These on-screen partnerships have resonated strongly with bollywood audiences.
Salim Merchant has worked across multiple genres in hindi cinema, including Drama, Thriller, Action, Comedy, Crime, History. This versatility has made them a sought-after name across all kinds of bollywood productions.
Salim Merchant made their hindi film debut in 2018 with the film Aiyaary. Since then, they have steadily grown into one of bollywood's most recognised faces, building a loyal fanbase across Odisha and among the global bollywood diaspora.
Follow Salim Merchant's complete filmography, songs, trailers and box office records on The Cinema Verse — the most comprehensive bollywood cinema database online.
FAQs about Salim Merchant
How many hindi films has Salim Merchant acted in?▼
Salim Merchant has been part of 6 hindi films in bollywood, spanning genres such as Action, Thriller, Comedy.
What is Salim Merchant's most popular hindi film?▼
Salim Merchant's notable hindi films include "Ganapath", "Coolie No. 1", "Setters". Visit each movie page on The Cinema Verse for detailed cast, songs and review information.
What is Salim Merchant's role in hindi cinema?▼
Salim Merchant works as a Music Director in the hindi film industry (bollywood). They have made significant contributions to hindi cinema and remain a beloved figure among bollywood audiences.
When did Salim Merchant debut in bollywood?▼
Salim Merchant made their bollywood debut in 2018 with the film "Aiyaary".
What genres has Salim Merchant worked in?▼
Salim Merchant has worked in Drama (4 films), Thriller (3 films), Action (2 films), Comedy (2 films), Crime (2 films), History (1 film) in their hindi film career.














