Shankar Mahadevan
Born: 1967-03-03 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Known For: Sound
Biography
Shankar Mahadevan is an Indian singer and composer who is part of the Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy composing trio team for Indian films. Shankar Mahadevan was born in Chembur, Mumbai into a Tamil family from Palakkad, Kerala. He learned Hindustani classical and Carnatic music in childhood, and began playing the veena at age five. Mahadevan studied music under Pandit Shrinivas Khale. Mahadevan graduated in 1988 with a degree in computer science and software engineering from the Ramrao Adik Institute of Technology in Navi Mumbai, affiliated to Mumbai University, and was a software engineer for Leading Edge.
Filmography
2026
- Chatha Pacha: The Ring of Rowdies ... (Music)
- Charukesi ... (Playback Singer)
2025
- Tere Ishk Mein ... (Playback Singer)
- Sitaare Zameen Par ... (Music)
- Akhanda 2: Thaandavam ... (Playback Singer)
- Mirai ... (Playback Singer)
- Aarpar ... (Playback Singer)
- Akaal: The Unconquered ... (Music)
- Sangeet Manapmaan ... (Music)
- Vala: Story of a Bangle ... (Playback Singer)
- Raveendra Nee Evide? ... (Playback Singer)
2024
- Yudhra ... (Original Music Composer)
2023
- Sam Bahadur ... (Music Director)
- 2018 ... (Playback Singer)
- Ponniyin Selvan: Part II ... (Playback Singer)
- Dono ... (Music)
- The Archies ... (Original Music Composer)
- Regina ... (Playback Singer)
2022
- Modern Love Mumbai ... (Music)
- Ante... Sundaraniki! ... (Playback Singer)
- Samrat Prithviraj ... (Original Music Composer)
- Ranga Ranga Vaibhavanga ... (Playback Singer)
- Dhaakad ... (Original Music Composer)
- Naam Reh Jayega
- Anukoni Prayanam ... (Playback Singer)
- Jetty ... (Playback Singer)
2021
- Toofaan ... (Original Music Composer)
- Vakeel Saab ... (Playback Singer)
- Akhanda ... (Playback Singer)
- Bunty Aur Babli 2 ... (Original Music Composer)
- Aranmanai 3
2020
- Bandish Bandits ... (Music)
- Panga ... (Original Music Composer)
- Sarileru Neekevvaru ... (Playback Singer)
- Chhapaak ... (Original Music Composer)
- It's My Life ... (Music)
2019
- Saaho ... (Original Music Composer)
- Devi 2 ... (Playback Singer)
- Viswasam ... (Playback Singer)
- Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi ... (Original Music Composer)
- The Zoya Factor ... (Original Music Composer)
- My Dear Prime Minister ... (Original Music Composer)
- Ittymaani: Made In China ... (Playback Singer)
- Arjun Suravaram ... (Playback Singer)
- Boomerang ... (Playback Singer)
- Sangathamizhan ... (Playback Singer)
2018
2017
- Rising Star as Judge
2016
- The Kapil Sharma Show as Self
- Ghayal Once Again ... (Original Music Composer)
- Rock On 2 ... (Playback Singer)
- Mirzya ... (Original Music Composer)
- Kochavva Paulo Ayyappa Coelho ... (Playback Singer)
- Daav Thai Gayo Yaar ... (Playback Singer)
2015
- Dil Dhadakne Do ... (Original Music Composer)
- Anegan ... (Playback Singer)
- Katti Batti ... (Original Music Composer)
- Chehere: A Modern Day Classic ... (Playback Singer)
- Katyar Kaljat Ghusali as Pandit Bhanushankar Shastri
- DK ... (Playback Singer)
2014
- PK ... (Playback Singer)
- Happy New Year ... (Playback Singer)
- Kill Dil ... (Original Music Composer)
- Aagadu ... (Playback Singer)
- 2 States ... (Playback Singer)
- Avatharam ... (Playback Singer)
- Ulidavaru Kandanthe ... (Playback Singer)
- One by Two ... (Music)
- Anvatt ... (Music)
2013
- Bhaag Milkha Bhaag ... (Original Music Composer)
- D-Day ... (Original Music Composer)
- Pattathu Yaanai ... (Playback Singer)
- Vishwaroopam ... (Original Music Composer)
- Main Krishna Hoon ... (Playback Singer)
- Gori Tere Pyaar Mein ... (Playback Singer)
- Bicycle Thieves ... (Playback Singer)
2012
- Chittagong ... (Original Music Composer)
2011
- Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara ... (Original Music Composer)
- Don 2 ... (Original Music Composer)
- Dookudu ... (Playback Singer)
- Patiala House ... (Original Music Composer)
- Badrinath ... (Playback Singer)
- Aarakshan ... (Original Music Composer)
- Game ... (Original Music Composer)
- Kullanari Koottam ... (Playback Singer)
- The Desire: A Journey of a Woman ... (Original Music Composer)
- Nenu Naa Rakshasi ... (Playback Singer)
- Dekh Indian Circus ... (Music Director)
2010
- My Name Is Khan ... (Original Music Composer)
- Karthik Calling Karthik ... (Playback Singer)
- Housefull ... (Original Music Composer)
- Guzaarish ... (Playback Singer)
- Raajneeti ... (Playback Singer)
- Hum Tum Aur Ghost ... (Original Music Composer)
- Moscowin Kavery ... (Playback Singer)
- Autograph ... (Playback Singer)
- Drohi ... (Playback Singer)
2009
- Yavarum Nalam ... (Original Music Composer)
- Chandni Chowk to China ... (Original Music Composer)
- Wake Up Sid ... (Playback Singer)
- Luck by Chance ... (Original Music Composer)
- London Dreams ... (Original Music Composer)
- Siva Manasula Sakthi ... (Playback Singer)
- Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu ... (Playback Singer)
- Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam ... (Original Music Composer)
- Meghatheertham ... (Playback Singer)
- Vettaikaaran ... (Playback Singer)
2008
- NPR Tiny Desk Concerts as Self
- Oye! It's Friday! as Himself
- Bachna Ae Haseeno ... (Playback Singer)
- God Tussi Great Ho ... (Playback Singer)
- Aegan ... (Playback Singer)
- Mehbooba ... (Playback Singer)
- Silambattam ... (Playback Singer)
- Rock On!! ... (Original Music Composer)
- Saroja ... (Playback Singer)
- Kuselan ... (Playback Singer)
2007
- Like Stars on Earth ... (Original Music Composer)
- Super Singer Junior as Self - Judge
- Marigold ... (Original Music Composer)
- Heyy Babyy ... (Original Music Composer)
- Billa ... (Playback Singer)
- Salaam-e-Ishq ... (Original Music Composer)
- Pokkiri ... (Playback Singer)
- Johnny Gaddaar ... (Original Music Composer)
- Polladhavan ... (Playback Singer)
- Chennai 600028 ... (Playback Singer)
- Vel ... (Playback Singer)
- Chotta Mumbai ... (Playback Singer)
- Kannamoochi Yenada ... (Playback Singer)
- Kattradhu Thamizh ... (Playback Singer)
- Satham Podathey ... (Playback Singer)
- Machakaaran ... (Playback Singer)
2006
- Don ... (Original Music Composer)
- Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna ... (Original Music Composer)
- Happy ... (Playback Singer)
- Thimiru ... (Playback Singer)
- Sri Ramadasu ... (Playback Singer)
- Way of Beauty - Shakti Timeless as Self
2005
- Anniyan ... (Playback Singer)
- Ghajini ... (Playback Singer)
- Sachein ... (Playback Singer)
- Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana ... (Playback Singer)
- Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi! ... (Playback Singer)
- Thotti Jaya ... (Playback Singer)
- Daas ... (Playback Singer)
- Kanda Naal Mudhal ... (Playback Singer)
- The Inner/Outer World of Shah Rukh Khan ... (Music)
- Chalta Hai Yaar ... (Playback Singer)
- Jithan ... (Playback Singer)
2004
- Lakshya ... (Original Music Composer)
- Naani ... (Playback Singer)
- Perazhagan ... (Playback Singer)
- Kyun! Ho Gaya Na... ... (Original Music Composer)
- Phir Milenge ... (Music)
- Aethiree ... (Playback Singer)
- Sullan ... (Playback Singer)
- Manmadhan ... (Playback Singer)
- Arjun ... (Playback Singer)
2003
- Kal Ho Naa Ho ... (Original Music Composer)
- Okkadu ... (Playback Singer)
- Armaan ... (Music)
- Kadhal Konden ... (Playback Singer)
- Vellithira ... (Playback Singer)
- Thiruda Thirudi ... (Playback Singer)
- Thennavan ... (Playback Singer)
- Stumped ... (Playback Singer)
2002
- Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai as Himself
- Baba ... (Playback Singer)
- Mounam Pesiyadhe ... (Playback Singer)
- Bobby ... (Playback Singer)
- Takkari Donga ... (Playback Singer)
- Pammal K. Sambandam ... (Playback Singer)
- Thamizhan ... (Playback Singer)
2001
- Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India ... (Playback Singer)
- Dil Chahta Hai ... (Original Music Composer)
- Nuvvu Naaku Nachav ... (Playback Singer)
- Minnale ... (Playback Singer)
- Paarthale Paravasam ... (Playback Singer)
- Aalavandhan ... (Original Music Composer)
- Murari ... (Playback Singer)
- Rishi ... (Playback Singer)
- Dheena ... (Playback Singer)
- Manadhai Thirudivittai ... (Playback Singer)
2000
- Kaun Banega Crorepati as Self
- Alaipayuthey ... (Playback Singer)
- Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani ... (Playback Singer)
- Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge ... (Playback Singer)
- Rhythm as Special Appearance in "Thaniye" Song
- Mission Kashmir ... (Original Music Composer)
- Vamsi ... (Playback Singer)
- Kushi ... (Playback Singer)
- Thenali ... (Playback Singer)
- Yuvaraju ... (Playback Singer)
1999
- Hum Saath Saath Hain ... (Playback Singer)
- Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam ... (Playback Singer)
- Biwi No.1 ... (Playback Singer)
- Rajakumarudu ... (Playback Singer)
- Shool ... (Original Music Composer)
- Thakshak ... (Playback Singer)
- Sangamam ... (Playback Singer)
- Rockford ... (Original Music Composer)
1998
- Kuch Kuch Hota Hai ... (Playback Singer)
1997
- V.I.P ... (Playback Singer)
- Minsara Kanavu ... (Playback Singer)
- Auzaar ... (Playback Singer)
1995
- Oh Darling! Yeh Hai India! ... (Playback Singer)
1994
- Kaadhalan ... (Playback Singer)