Salim - Suleiman Emotional About FIFA Performance

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JAIPUR, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Salim Merchant of the Salim - Suleiman duo is very excited when he speaks to the media on a recent visit to Jaipur. The reason for him being so excited is not only the rare opportunity of working with a star like Shakira but also the fact that the duo was the only face from the Bollywood fraternity to perform at the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup this year.

Speaking about his experience about performing on such a big stage, Salim Merchant says that it was not only a proud feeling for him but also one of the most emotional moments of his life, an experience which probably would not be repeated in the span of his entire career. The song which Salim - Suleiman had chosen to perform on the first night of the World Cup was specially composed by the music director duo for the people of South Africa, says the young talented singer and musician from Jaipur.

Salim Merchant says that he is a hardcore football fan and no matter how busy his schedule is, both he and his partner Suleiman make it a point to watch the matches of any World Cup tournament. therefore when they got the opportunity to compose a song for their favorite event, Salim - Suleiman were very excited. Salim Merchant says that it was their idea to incorporate something in their song that would reflect the pains that South Africa had gone through in the past and how far the country has progressed in the recent past, making sure to use the term “football” in the lyrics of their song.