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
- Jailer 2 ... (Playback Singer)
- Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 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)
- Vala: Story of a Bangle ... (Playback Singer)
- Sangeet Manapmaan ... (Music)
- Akaal: The Unconquered ... (Music)
- Raveendra Nee Evide? ... (Playback Singer)
2024
- Yudhra ... (Original Music Composer)
2023
- Ponniyin Selvan: Part II ... (Playback Singer)
- 2018 ... (Playback Singer)
- Sam Bahadur ... (Music Director)
- The Archies ... (Original Music Composer)
- Regina ... (Playback Singer)
- Dono ... (Music)
2022
- Modern Love Mumbai ... (Music)
- Samrat Prithviraj ... (Original Music Composer)
- Ante... Sundaraniki! ... (Playback Singer)
- Dhaakad ... (Original Music Composer)
- Jetty ... (Playback Singer)
- Ranga Ranga Vaibhavanga ... (Playback Singer)
- Anukoni Prayanam ... (Playback Singer)
- Naam Reh Jayega
2021
- Toofaan ... (Original Music Composer)
- Bunty Aur Babli 2 ... (Original Music Composer)
- Akhanda ... (Playback Singer)
- Vakeel Saab ... (Playback Singer)
- Aranmanai 3
2020
- Bandish Bandits ... (Music)
- Sarileru Neekevvaru ... (Playback Singer)
- It's My Life ... (Music)
- Chhapaak ... (Original Music Composer)
- Panga ... (Original Music Composer)
2019
- Saaho ... (Original Music Composer)
- Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi ... (Original Music Composer)
- Viswasam ... (Playback Singer)
- Devi 2 ... (Playback Singer)
- The Zoya Factor ... (Original Music Composer)
- Arjun Suravaram ... (Playback Singer)
- My Dear Prime Minister ... (Original Music Composer)
- Ittymaani: Made In China ... (Playback Singer)
- Sangathamizhan ... (Playback Singer)
- Boomerang ... (Playback Singer)
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)
- Kochavva Paulo Ayyappa Coelho ... (Playback Singer)
2015
- Dil Dhadakne Do ... (Original Music Composer)
- Indru Netru Naalai ... (Playback Singer)
- Chehere: A Modern Day Classic ... (Playback Singer)
- Anegan ... (Playback Singer)
- Katti Batti ... (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)
- Ulidavaru Kandanthe ... (Playback Singer)
- Avatharam ... (Playback Singer)
- One by Two ... (Music)
- Anvatt ... (Music)
2013
- Bhaag Milkha Bhaag ... (Original Music Composer)
- Bicycle Thieves ... (Playback Singer)
- Vishwaroopam ... (Original Music Composer)
- Gori Tere Pyaar Mein ... (Playback Singer)
- D-Day ... (Original Music Composer)
- Main Krishna Hoon ... (Playback Singer)
- Pattathu Yaanai ... (Playback Singer)
2012
- Chittagong ... (Original Music Composer)
2011
- Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara ... (Original Music Composer)
- Don 2 ... (Original Music Composer)
- Badrinath ... (Playback Singer)
- The Desire: A Journey of a Woman ... (Original Music Composer)
- Patiala House ... (Playback Singer)
- Dookudu ... (Playback Singer)
- Aarakshan ... (Original Music Composer)
- Game ... (Original Music Composer)
- Nenu Naa Rakshasi ... (Playback Singer)
- Kullanari Koottam ... (Playback Singer)
- Dekh Indian Circus ... (Music Director)
2010
- My Name Is Khan ... (Original Music Composer)
- Housefull ... (Original Music Composer)
- Guzaarish ... (Playback Singer)
- Karthik Calling Karthik ... (Playback Singer)
- Raajneeti ... (Playback Singer)
- Thenmerku Paruvakatru ... (Playback Singer)
- Autograph ... (Playback Singer)
- Moscowin Kavery ... (Playback Singer)
- Drohi ... (Playback Singer)
- Hum Tum Aur Ghost ... (Original Music Composer)
2009
- Luck by Chance ... (Original Music Composer)
- Yavarum Nalam ... (Original Music Composer)
- Wake Up Sid ... (Playback Singer)
- Chandni Chowk to China ... (Original Music Composer)
- Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu ... (Playback Singer)
- London Dreams ... (Playback Singer)
- Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam ... (Original Music Composer)
- Siva Manasula Sakthi ... (Playback Singer)
- Meghatheertham ... (Playback Singer)
- Vettaikaaran ... (Playback Singer)
2008
- NPR Tiny Desk Concerts as Self
- Oye! It's Friday! as Himself
- Bachna Ae Haseeno ... (Playback Singer)
- Mehbooba ... (Playback Singer)
- Silambattam ... (Playback Singer)
- Saroja ... (Playback Singer)
- Rock On!! ... (Original Music Composer)
- Aegan ... (Playback Singer)
- God Tussi Great Ho ... (Playback Singer)
- Kuselan ... (Playback Singer)
2007
- Super Singer Junior as Self - Judge
- Like Stars on Earth ... (Original Music Composer)
- Marigold ... (Original Music Composer)
- Heyy Babyy ... (Original Music Composer)
- Pokkiri ... (Playback Singer)
- Billa ... (Playback Singer)
- Salaam-e-Ishq ... (Original Music Composer)
- Johnny Gaddaar ... (Original Music Composer)
- Chotta Mumbai ... (Playback Singer)
- Vel ... (Playback Singer)
- Kattradhu Thamizh ... (Playback Singer)
- Chennai 600028 ... (Playback Singer)
- Kannamoochi Yenada ... (Playback Singer)
- Machakaaran ... (Playback Singer)
- Polladhavan ... (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)
- The Inner/Outer World of Shah Rukh Khan ... (Music)
- Thirupaachi ... (Playback Singer)
- Ghajini ... (Playback Singer)
- Dil Jo Bhi Kahey... ... (Music)
- Sachein ... (Playback Singer)
- Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana ... (Playback Singer)
- Thotti Jaya ... (Playback Singer)
- Daas ... (Playback Singer)
- Kanda Naal Mudhal ... (Playback Singer)
- Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi! ... (Playback Singer)
- Chalta Hai Yaar ... (Playback Singer)
- Jithan ... (Playback Singer)
2004
- Lakshya ... (Original Music Composer)
- Naani ... (Playback Singer)
- Sullan ... (Playback Singer)
- Perazhagan ... (Playback Singer)
- Kyun! Ho Gaya Na... ... (Playback Singer)
- Phir Milenge ... (Music)
- Aethiree ... (Playback Singer)
- Arjun ... (Playback Singer)
- Manmadhan ... (Playback Singer)
2003
- Kal Ho Naa Ho ... (Original Music Composer)
- Okkadu ... (Playback Singer)
- Vellithira ... (Playback Singer)
- Kadhal Konden ... (Playback Singer)
- Armaan ... (Music)
- Stumped ... (Playback Singer)
- Thennavan ... (Playback Singer)
- Thiruda Thirudi ... (Playback Singer)
2002
- Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai as Himself
- Baba ... (Playback Singer)
- Thamizhan ... (Playback Singer)
- Yeh Kya Ho Raha Hai? ... (Music)
- Pammal K. Sambandam ... (Playback Singer)
- Takkari Donga ... (Playback Singer)
- Bobby ... (Playback Singer)
- Mounam Pesiyadhe ... (Playback Singer)
2001
- Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India ... (Playback Singer)
- Aalavandhan ... (Playback Singer)
- Dil Chahta Hai ... (Original Music Composer)
- Minnale ... (Playback Singer)
- Paarthale Paravasam ... (Playback Singer)
- Nuvvu Naaku Nachav ... (Playback Singer)
- Rishi ... (Playback Singer)
- Murari ... (Playback Singer)
- Manadhai Thirudivittai ... (Playback Singer)
- Dheena ... (Playback Singer)
2000
- Kaun Banega Crorepati as Self
- Refugee ... (Playback Singer)
- Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani ... (Playback Singer)
- Alaipayuthey ... (Playback Singer)
- Kushi ... (Playback Singer)
- Thenali ... (Playback Singer)
- Mission Kashmir ... (Playback Singer)
- Yuvaraju ... (Playback Singer)
- Vamsi ... (Playback Singer)
- Rhythm as Special Appearance in "Thaniye" Song
- Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge ... (Playback Singer)
1999
- Hum Saath Saath Hain ... (Playback Singer)
- Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam ... (Playback Singer)
- Rockford ... (Original Music Composer)
- Biwi No.1 ... (Playback Singer)
- Sangamam ... (Playback Singer)
- Thakshak ... (Playback Singer)
- Rajakumarudu ... (Playback Singer)
- Shool ... (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)