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Shankar Mahadevan
- Born
- (age 59)
- Birthplace
- Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Credits
- 223 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
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Like Stars on Earth
7.7
Movie
PK
7.3
Movie
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India
7.5
Movie
Kal Ho Naa Ho
7.5
Movie
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
7.6
Movie
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
6.9
Movie
Dil Chahta Hai
6.9
Movie
Don
6.1
Movie
Happy New Year
7.5
Movie
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
7.0
Movie
Don 2
6.5
Movie
Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
7.3
Movie
Raazi
7.2
Movie
Wake Up Sid
6.9
Movie
Dil Dhadakne Do
6.6
Movie
2 States
5.7
Movie
Housefull
Acting credits 14
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | Decoding Shankar Film | Self |
| 2026 | Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2026 TV | (8 ep) |
| 2022 | Naam Reh Jayega TV | (1 ep) |
| 2021 | Aranmanai 3 Film | |
| 2017 | Rising Star TV | Judge (73 ep) |
| 2016 | The Kapil Sharma Show TV | Self (3 ep) |
| 2015 | Katyar Kaljat Ghusali Film | Pandit Bhanushankar Shastri |
| 2008 | Oye! It's Friday! TV | Himself (1 ep) |
| 2008 | NPR Tiny Desk Concerts TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2007 | Super Singer Junior TV | Self - Judge (120 ep) |
| 2006 | Way of Beauty - Shakti Timeless Film | Self |
| 2002 | Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai TV | Himself (1 ep) |
| 2000 | Rhythm Film | Special Appearance in "Thaniye" Song |
| 2000 | Kaun Banega Crorepati TV | Self (1 ep) |
Crew credits 210
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | Don 3 Film | Music |
| TBA | Salaam-e-Ishq Sequel Film | Music Director |
| 2026 | Jailer 2 Film | Playback Singer |
| 2026 | Charukesi Film | Playback Singer |
| 2026 | Chatha Pacha: The Ring of Rowdies Film | Music, Playback Singer |
| 2025 | Akhanda 2: Thaandavam Film | Playback Singer |
| 2025 | Tere Ishk Mein Film | Playback Singer |
| 2025 | Vala: Story of a Bangle Film | Playback Singer |
| 2025 | Aarpar Film | Playback Singer |
| 2025 | Mirai Film | Playback Singer |
| 2025 | Raveendra Nee Evide? Film | Playback Singer |
| 2025 | Sitaare Zameen Par Film | Music, Playback Singer |
| 2025 | Akaal: The Unconquered Film | Music |
| 2025 | Sangeet Manapmaan Film | Music |
| 2024 | Yudhra Film | Original Music Composer |
| 2023 | Sam Bahadur Film | Music Director, Playback Singer |
| 2023 | The Archies Film | Original Music Composer |
| 2023 | Dono Film | Music |
| 2023 | Regina Film | Playback Singer |
| 2023 | 2018 Film | Playback Singer |
| 2023 | Ponniyin Selvan: Part II Film | Playback Singer |
| 2022 | Anukoni Prayanam Film | Playback Singer |
| 2022 | Jetty Film | Playback Singer |
| 2022 | Ranga Ranga Vaibhavanga Film | Playback Singer |
| 2022 | Ante... Sundaraniki! Film | Playback Singer |
| 2022 | Samrat Prithviraj Film | Original Music Composer |
| 2022 | Dhaakad Film | Original Music Composer |
| 2022 | Modern Love Mumbai TV | Music, Playback Singer, Original Music Composer (1 ep) |
| 2021 | Akhanda Film | Playback Singer |
| 2021 | Bunty Aur Babli 2 Film | Original Music Composer |
| 2021 | Toofaan Film | Original Music Composer |
| 2021 | Vakeel Saab Film | Playback Singer |
| 2020 | It's My Life Film | Music |
| 2020 | Bandish Bandits TV | Music (10 ep) |
| 2020 | Panga Film | Original Music Composer, Playback Singer |
| 2020 | Sarileru Neekevvaru Film | Playback Singer |
| 2020 | Chhapaak Film | Original Music Composer |
| 2019 | Sangathamizhan Film | Playback Singer |
| 2019 | The Zoya Factor Film | Playback Singer, Original Music Composer |
| 2019 | Ittymaani: Made In China Film | Playback Singer |
| 2019 | Saaho Film | Original Music Composer, Playback Singer |
| 2019 | Devi 2 Film | Playback Singer |
| 2019 | Arjun Suravaram Film | Playback Singer |
| 2019 | My Dear Prime Minister Film | Original Music Composer |
| 2019 | Boomerang Film | Playback Singer |
| 2019 | Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi Film | Original Music Composer |
| 2019 | Viswasam Film | Playback Singer |
| 2018 | Halkaa Film | Music |
| 2018 | Soorma Film | Original Music Composer |
| 2018 | Kaala Film | Playback Singer |
| 2018 | Raazi Film | Playback Singer, Original Music Composer |
| 2016 | Rock On 2 Film | Original Music Composer, Playback Singer |
| 2016 | Mirzya Film | Original Music Composer |
| 2016 | Kochavva Paulo Ayyappa Coelho Film | Playback Singer |
| 2016 | Daav Thai Gayo Yaar Film | Playback Singer |
| 2016 | Ghayal Once Again Film | Original Music Composer |
| 2015 | Katti Batti Film | Original Music Composer, Playback Singer |
| 2015 | Chehere: A Modern Day Classic Film | Playback Singer |
| 2015 | Indru Netru Naalai Film | Playback Singer |
| 2015 | Dil Dhadakne Do Film | Original Music Composer |