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