India, Feb. 6 -- While many of their contemporaries shy away from performing at colleges, composer duo Salim-Sulaiman look at it as an opportunity to connect with the youth. In fact, they have performed at 14 college concerts over the past four months. Salim tells us, "These festivals help us stay relevant among the youth. Being on their playlist means that your music is still working, and you have it in you to work harder. No one can inspire you more than these youngsters."

Point out that many of their fellow composers are not keen on such performances, and he responds, "Everyone is entitled to their likes and choices. We love performing at colleges. Also, college gigs are becoming big platforms for musicians in India now. Institutions ...