Since almost a decade, Salim Merchant has composed music for Bollywood. Salim and his brother Sulaiman is a duo that has given music to many hit songs. Salim (@salimmerchant ) and Sulaiman (@sulaiman.merchant ) have given songs for films such as Rab Ne Bana Di Jord and Fashion, with that they have worked together for cancer patients too. 

 “Our hospitals are completely overwhelmed and there is a lack of ventilators. I really hope and pray that the pandemic slows down or vanishes because the Cancer patients who are already suffering will need to be rescued. The pandemic is making things difficult for them, and doctors and nurses. I am praying that they don’t catch the infection because they are immunocompromised. I hope that people are able to give them love, care and support,” says Salim. 

When he was asked about the covid crisis in Mumbai, he said, Mumbai is a small area for so many people. To curtail the pandemic in the city is going to be most difficult. However, I want to thank our government. BMC is taking lots of precautions and helping Covid patients find beds and treatment. Younger people can still fight it back with their immunity. But old people need care especially those with chronic ailments such as diabetes, Cancer and other breathing problems. The containment work which is going on in the slums is incredible, I know it’s difficult to create social distancing in these areas, because they are highly populated. People in Mumbai are extending their helping hands to those who are fighting with Covid19. The spirit of Mumbai is so phenomenal, I believe that we will fight this in time.”