Retrospective: Salim-Sulaiman performance of “Bismillah” for Mawlana Hazar Imam

Renowned musicians Salim and Sulaiman performed at the dinner, accompanied by six youth from across India – one from each region of the country where the Jamat has a presence.

Watch the video at The Ismaili by clicking here or at the image

Mumbai, 28 September 2013 – Mawlana Hazar Imam’s 11-day visit to India drew to a close today.

India, 2013 - At the institutional banquet, musicians Salim and Sulaiman, accompanied by six youth from across India, perform before the Imam and the Jamati leadership (Photo: The Ismaili/Nazim Lokhandwala)
India, 2013 – At the institutional banquet, musicians Salim and Sulaiman, accompanied by six youth from across India, perform before the Imam and the Jamati leadership (Photo: The Ismaili/Nazim Lokhandwala)

During the visit, which included a ceremony marking the restoration of Humayun’s Tomb and the inauguration of the Aga Khan Academy, Hyderabad, Mawlana Hazar Imam met with senior government leaders at the national and state levels. Hazar Imam also devoted a considerable amount of time to meeting with the Jamat of Western India, who gathered at Hasanabad Jamatkhana.

Yesterday evening, Mawlana Hazar Imam attended a banquet hosted in his honour by the Jamati institutions of India. Renowned musicians Salim and Sulaiman performed at the dinner, accompanied by six youth from across India – one from each region of the country where the Jamat has a presence.

At the dinner, Jamati leaders presented Mawlana Hazar Imam with a gift of a bronze incense burner. Dated to the 18th or 19th century, the vessel exemplifies the fine metalwork produced by the craftsmen of Mughal-era India.

Via The Ismaili | Video: Mawlana Hazar Imam departs India following 11-day visit


About Salim-Sulaiman North America Tour 2014

Iconic Bollywood musical duo Salim-Sulaiman will embark on their first ever North American tour this November 2014 with stops in Vancouver, San Jose, Calgary, Toronto, San Antonio, Atlanta, Houston, Washington and Fort Lauderdale.

Accompanied by their band, Salim-Sulaiman will also welcome to tour singers Vipul Metha, winner of Indian Idol 6, and Shweta Pandit, who regularly performs with AR Rahman.

Salim-Sulaiman have been composing music for over a decade having scored for movies including Rab Ne Banadi Jodi, FASHION, Roadside Romeo, Iqbal, Dor, Heroine, Chak De India, and many more.

The versatile duo has scored for a string of Bollywood movies, composed for several Indi-pop sensations including Viva, Asmaan, Shweta Shetty, Jasmine and Style Bhai among others, composed and produced hundreds of TV commercials.

Recognized for their talents throughout the industry, Salim-Sulaiman have received numerous awards including the 2004 Screen Award for Best Background Music for Bahoot; the 2005 Screen Weekly Award for Best Background Music for Dhoom; the 2005 Technical Award for Best Background Score for Ab Tak Chhappan; the 2007 Zee Cine Technical Award for Best Background Score for Krrish; and the 2014 Mirchi Music Award for Best Indi-Pop Song of the Year.

Incorporating cinematic, folk, Electronica and Sufi influences to their music, Salim and Sulaiman Merchant are among India’s most respected composers. Recently they composed the musical Merchants of Bollywood, as well as their much awaited Hollywood film Sold which is rapidly gaining attention at numerous film festivals.

They have been nominated for Daytime Emmy Awards and collaborated to remix songs with Lady Gaga.

The duo has enthralled audiences across the world with their live concerts, particularly during their performance at the FIFA World Cup 2010 opening ceremony. In addition, Salim-Sulaiman have been part of numerous television shows including their role as celebrity judges on Indian Idol.

Via http://pennantmediagroup.com/en/iconic-bollywood-duo-salim-sulaiman-to-take-part-in-first-ever-north-american-tour-this-november-2014/


Their greatest honour has been performing in the presence of His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan twice, once in Kenya and more recently in India. They have also had the privilege of performing in the presence of Princess Zahra.


More:


All Related to Upcoming Events

SS-Live -dates


Be the First to Know – Join Ismailimail

Subscribe Ismailimail NewsletterGet breaking news related to the Ismaili Imamat, the Noorani Family, the world wide Ismaili Jamat and all their endeavors and successes.

Learn how to subscribe and join 17,000 + other amazing people – Subscribe now!


Earlier & Related to Salim and Sulaiman at Ismailimail:

Indian Ismaili Music Directors: Salim and Sulaiman Merchant perform for His Highness the Aga Khan in Nairobi

Sports Diplomacy:  Reminiscing Alisha and Salim-Sulaiman’s inspiring “Africa – You’re the Star” 2010 FIFA World Cup anthem

Salim & Suleiman Merchant on their lives growing up

Bismillah: New song from Salim – Sulaiman Merchant for Eid

“Allahu Akbar” by Salim-Sulaiman



Recently Featured at Ismailimail:
Click on headline links to open all related stories

His Highness the Aga Khan in Kyrgyzstan Salim-Sulaiman Live 2014 North America Tour AKU Exhibition in Karachi Upcoming Events

Leave a comment

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.