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