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