Shankar Mahadevan

Known For: Sound
Born: March 3, 1967
Place of Birth: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Shankar Mahadevan

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

Charukesi

2026 · Playback Singer

Chatha Pacha: The Ring of Rowdies

2026 · Music, Playback Singer

Akhanda 2: Thaandavam

2025 · Playback Singer

Tere Ishk Mein

2025 · Playback Singer

Vala: Story of a Bangle

2025 · Playback Singer

Aarpar

2025 · Playback Singer

Mirai

2025 · Playback Singer

Raveendra Nee Evide?

2025 · Playback Singer

Sitaare Zameen Par

2025 · Music, Playback Singer

Akaal: The Unconquered

2025 · Music

Sangeet Manapmaan

2025 · Music

Yudhra

2024 · Original Music Composer

The Archies

2023 · Original Music Composer

Sam Bahadur

2023 · Music Director, Playback Singer

Dono

2023 · Music

Regina

2023 · Playback Singer

2018

2023 · Playback Singer

Ponniyin Selvan: Part II

2023 · Playback Singer

Anukoni Prayanam

2022 · Playback Singer

Jetty

2022 · Playback Singer

Ranga Ranga Vaibhavanga

2022 · Playback Singer

Ante... Sundaraniki!

2022 · Playback Singer

Samrat Prithviraj

2022 · Original Music Composer

Dhaakad

2022 · Original Music Composer

Modern Love Mumbai

2022 · Music, Playback Singer, Original Music Composer

Naam Reh Jayega

Naam Reh Jayega

2022

Akhanda

2021 · Playback Singer

Bunty Aur Babli 2

2021 · Original Music Composer

Aranmanai 3

2021

Toofaan

2021 · Original Music Composer

Vakeel Saab

2021 · Playback Singer

It's My Life

2020 · Music

Bandish Bandits

2020 · Music

Panga

2020 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Sarileru Neekevvaru

2020 · Playback Singer

Chhapaak

2020 · Original Music Composer

Sangathamizhan

2019 · Playback Singer

The Zoya Factor

2019 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Ittymaani: Made In China

2019 · Playback Singer

Saaho

2019 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Devi 2

2019 · Playback Singer

Arjun Suravaram

2019 · Playback Singer

My Dear Prime Minister

2019 · Original Music Composer

Boomerang

2019 · Playback Singer

Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi

2019 · Original Music Composer

Viswasam

2019 · Playback Singer

Halkaa

2018 · Music

Soorma

2018 · Original Music Composer

Kaala

2018 · Playback Singer

Raazi

2018 · Playback Singer, Original Music Composer

Rising Star

2017 · Judge

Rock On 2

2016 · Playback Singer, Original Music Composer

Mirzya

2016 · Original Music Composer

Kochavva Paulo Ayyappa Coelho

2016 · Playback Singer

Daav Thai Gayo Yaar

2016 · Playback Singer

The Kapil Sharma Show

2016 · Self, Himself

Ghayal Once Again

2016 · Original Music Composer

Katyar Kaljat Ghusali

2015 · Pandit Bhanushankar Shastri

Katti Batti

2015 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Chehere: A Modern Day Classic

2015 · Playback Singer

Dil Dhadakne Do

2015 · Original Music Composer

DK

2015 · Playback Singer

Anegan

2015 · Playback Singer

PK

2014 · Playback Singer

Kill Dil

2014 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Happy New Year

2014 · Playback Singer

Aagadu

2014 · Playback Singer

Avatharam

2014 · Playback Singer

Anvatt

2014 · Music

2 States

2014 · Playback Singer, Original Music Composer

Ulidavaru Kandanthe

2014 · Playback Singer

One by Two

2014 · Music

Bicycle Thieves

2013 · Playback Singer

Gori Tere Pyaar Mein

2013 · Playback Singer

Pattathu Yaanai

2013 · Playback Singer

D-Day

2013 · Original Music Composer

Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

2013 · Original Music Composer

Vishwaroopam

2013 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Main Krishna Hoon

2013 · Playback Singer

Chittagong

2012 · Original Music Composer

Don 2

2011 · Original Music Composer

Dekh Indian Circus

Dekh Indian Circus

2011 · Music Director

Dookudu

2011 · Playback Singer

The Desire: A Journey of a Woman

2011 · Original Music Composer

Aarakshan

2011 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

2011 · Original Music Composer

Badrinath

2011 · Playback Singer

Nenu Naa Rakshasi

2011 · Playback Singer

Game

2011 · Original Music Composer

Kullanari Koottam

2011 · Playback Singer

Patiala House

2011 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Guzaarish

2010 · Playback Singer

Autograph

2010 · Playback Singer

Drohi

2010 · Playback Singer

Moscowin Kavery

2010 · Playback Singer

Raajneeti

2010 · Playback Singer

Housefull

2010 · Original Music Composer

Hum Tum Aur Ghost

2010 · Original Music Composer

Karthik Calling Karthik

2010 · Playback Singer, Original Music Composer

My Name Is Khan

2010 · Original Music Composer

Vettaikaaran

2009 · Playback Singer

London Dreams

2009 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Wake Up Sid

2009 · Playback Singer, Original Music Composer

Meghatheertham

2009 · Playback Singer

Yavarum Nalam

2009 · Original Music Composer

Siva Manasula Sakthi

2009 · Playback Singer

Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam

2009 · Original Music Composer

Luck by Chance

2009 · Original Music Composer

Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu

2009 · Playback Singer

Chandni Chowk to China

2009 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Silambattam

2008 · Playback Singer

Oye! It's Friday!

2008 · Himself

Aegan

2008 · Playback Singer

Saroja

2008 · Playback Singer

Rock On!!

2008 · Original Music Composer

God Tussi Great Ho

2008 · Playback Singer

Bachna Ae Haseeno

2008 · Playback Singer

Kuselan

2008 · Playback Singer

Mehbooba

2008 · Playback Singer

NPR Tiny Desk Concerts

2008 · Self

Like Stars on Earth

2007 · Original Music Composer

Billa

2007 · Playback Singer

Kannamoochi Yenada

2007 · Playback Singer

Vel

2007 · Playback Singer

Polladhavan

2007 · Playback Singer

Machakaaran

2007 · Playback Singer

Kattradhu Thamizh

2007 · Playback Singer

Johnny Gaddaar

2007 · Original Music Composer

Satham Podathey

2007 · Playback Singer

Super Singer Junior

2007 · Self - Judge

Heyy Babyy

2007 · Original Music Composer

Marigold

2007 · Original Music Composer

Chennai 600028

2007 · Playback Singer

Chotta Mumbai

2007 · Playback Singer

Salaam-e-Ishq

2007 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Pokkiri

2007 · Playback Singer

Don

2006 · Original Music Composer

Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna

2006 · Original Music Composer

Thimiru

2006 · Playback Singer

Sri Ramadasu

2006 · Playback Singer

Happy

2006 · Playback Singer

Way of Beauty - Shakti Timeless

2006 · Self

Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi!

2005 · Playback Singer

Daas

2005 · Playback Singer

Kanda Naal Mudhal

2005 · Playback Singer

Ghajini

2005 · Playback Singer

The Inner/Outer World of Shah Rukh Khan

2005 · Music

Anniyan

2005 · Playback Singer

Thotti Jaya

2005 · Playback Singer

Jithan

2005 · Playback Singer

Sachein

2005 · Playback Singer

Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana

2005 · Playback Singer

Chalta Hai Yaar

Chalta Hai Yaar

2005 · Playback Singer

Manmadhan

2004 · Playback Singer

Arjun

2004 · Playback Singer

Phir Milenge

2004 · Music

Kyun! Ho Gaya Na...

2004 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Sullan

2004 · Playback Singer

Lakshya

2004 · Original Music Composer

Naani

2004 · Playback Singer

Aethiree

2004 · Playback Singer

Perazhagan

2004 · Playback Singer

Kal Ho Naa Ho

2003 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Thiruda Thirudi

2003 · Playback Singer

Thennavan

2003 · Playback Singer

Kadhal Konden

2003 · Playback Singer

Vellithira

2003 · Playback Singer

Armaan

2003 · Music

Stumped

2003 · Playback Singer

Okkadu

2003 · Playback Singer

Mounam Pesiyadhe

2002 · Playback Singer

Bobby

2002 · Playback Singer

Baba

2002 · Playback Singer

Thamizhan

2002 · Playback Singer

Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai

Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai

2002 · Himself

Pammal K. Sambandam

2002 · Playback Singer

Takkari Donga

2002 · Playback Singer

Aalavandhan

2001 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Paarthale Paravasam

2001 · Playback Singer

Manadhai Thirudivittai

2001 · Playback Singer

Nuvvu Naaku Nachav

2001 · Playback Singer

Dil Chahta Hai

2001 · Original Music Composer

Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India

2001 · Playback Singer

Minnale

2001 · Playback Singer

Murari

2001 · Playback Singer

Rishi

2001 · Playback Singer

Dheena

2001 · Playback Singer

Mission Kashmir

2000 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Thenali

2000 · Playback Singer

Vamsi

2000 · Playback Singer

Rhythm

2000 · Special Appearance in "Thaniye" Song, Playback Singer, Thanks

Kaun Banega Crorepati

2000 · Self

Kushi

2000 · Playback Singer

Alaipayuthey

2000 · Playback Singer

Yuvaraju

2000 · Playback Singer

Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge

2000 · Playback Singer

Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani

2000 · Playback Singer

Thakshak

1999 · Playback Singer

Hum Saath Saath Hain

1999 · Playback Singer

Shool

1999 · Original Music Composer

Rockford

1999 · Original Music Composer

Sangamam

1999 · Playback Singer

Rajakumarudu

1999 · Playback Singer

Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam

1999 · Playback Singer

Biwi No.1

1999 · Playback Singer

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

1998 · Playback Singer

V.I.P

1997 · Playback Singer

Auzaar

1997 · Playback Singer

Minsara Kanavu

1997 · Playback Singer

Oh Darling! Yeh Hai India!

1995 · Playback Singer

Kaadhalan

1994 · Playback Singer

Decoding Shankar

— · Self

Don 3

— · Music

Salaam-e-Ishq Sequel

Salaam-e-Ishq Sequel

— · Music Director

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