
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.
Awards & recognition
- Padma Shri in arts · 2019
- National Film Award — Best Male Playback Singer
Filmography50+ titles

Regina

My Name Is Khan

Like Stars on Earth

Kaadhal Konden

Ulidavaru Kandanthe

PK

Okkadu

2018

Bandish Bandits

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

Kal Ho Naa Ho

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

Guzaarish

Anniyan

Alai Payuthey

Kattradhu Thamizh

Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India

Chhapaak

Soorma

Raazi

Wake Up Sid

Chennai 600028

Sitaare Zameen Par

Shool

Ante Sundharaniki

Don 2

Dil Dhadakne Do

Don

Ghajini

Mounam Pesiyadhe

Dil Chahta Hai

Chittagong

Dookudu

Rock On!!

Johnny Gaddaar

Pokkiri

Aalavandhan

Panga

Billa

Lakshya

Murari

Samrat Prithviraj

Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi

D-Day

Siva Manasula Sakthi

Luck by Chance

Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana

Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani

Kaadhalan