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Get to know... Salim Merchant
The singer, composer and music director on his craving for Nigiri sushi and playing cricket with friends on Sundays while growing up
Currently I am
Touring India with the Salim–Sulaiman concerts. I am also enjoying the release of Bhoomi 2023, an annual Salim–Sulaiman Music Project.
High point in life
Performing at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. It felt as good as my FIFA World Cup opening ceremony performance in South Africa in 2010.
Low point in life
My dad passing away in 1996.
On my playlist
Music by Dirty Loops, Ghulam Ali, and Charlie Puth.
One thing I would never buy
A jet plane.
Today I am craving
Nigiri sushi.
The last thing I ordered online
A tripod.
App I check before going to bed
Instagram.
The advice I would give my 18-year-old self
Be fearless, take risks.
My favourite subject in school
Music.
My secret skill is
I am fond of designing interiors, especially for my home.
My favourite Sunday memory
Cricket with friends. Even now I try and find time to play.
My plans for next Sunday
Playing a concert.
My favourite bad habit
I eat two to three pieces of dark chocolate in a day. It’s so hard to cut down on something so delicious.
If I could travel back or forward in time
I would like to go back and spend more time with my parents.
The best thing about fame
You are made aware of your talent. It makes you humble and grateful.
The worst thing about fame
There’s less time for oneself. Less privacy.
