About
Shankar Mahadevan
Overview
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.
Known for
Acting |
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| 2022 | Naam Reh Jayega | Actor | 70 Good |
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| 2021 | Aranmanai 3 | Actor | 59 Average |
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| 2017 | Rising Star | Actor | Judge | 69 Fair |
| 2015 | Katyar Kaljat Ghusali | Actor | Pandit Bhanushankar Shastri | 59 Average |
| 2000 | Rhythm | Actor | Special Appearance in "Thaniye" Song | 59 Average |
| Decoding Shankar | Actor | Self | N/A N/A |
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Sound |
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| 2025 | Sangeet Manapmaan | Sound | Music | N/A N/A |
| 2024 | Yudhra | Sound | Original Music Composer | 58 Average |
| 2023 | The Archies | Sound | Original Music Composer | 59 Average |
| 2023 | Sam Bahadur | Sound | Music Director | 59 Average |
| 2023 | Sam Bahadur | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
| 2023 | Dono | Sound | Music | 58 Average |
| 2023 | Regina | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
| 2023 | Ponniyin Selvan: Part II | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
| 2022 | Jetty | Sound | Playback Singer | N/A N/A |
| 2022 | Anukoni Prayanam | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
| 2022 | Ranga Ranga Vaibhavanga | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
| 2022 | Ante... Sundaraniki! | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
| 2022 | Samrat Prithviraj | Sound | Original Music Composer | 59 Average |
| 2022 | Dhaakad | Sound | Original Music Composer | 58 Average |
| 2022 | Modern Love Mumbai | Sound | Original Music Composer | 67 Fair |
| 2022 | Modern Love Mumbai | Sound | Playback Singer | 67 Fair |
| 2021 | Akhanda | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
| 2021 | Bunty Aur Babli 2 | Sound | Original Music Composer | 58 Average |
| 2021 | Toofaan | Sound | Original Music Composer | 58 Average |
| 2021 | Vakeel Saab | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
| 2020 | It's My Life | Sound | Music | 58 Average |
| 2020 | Panga | Sound | Original Music Composer | 59 Average |
| 2020 | Panga | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
| 2020 | Chhapaak | Sound | Original Music Composer | 59 Average |
| 2020 | Sarileru Neekevvaru | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
| 2019 | Sangathamizhan | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
| 2019 | The Zoya Factor | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
| 2019 | The Zoya Factor | Sound | Original Music Composer | 58 Average |
| 2019 | Ittymaani: Made In China | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
| 2019 | Saaho | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
| 2019 | Saaho | Sound | Original Music Composer | 58 Average |
| 2019 | Devi 2 | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
| 2019 | Arjun Suravaram | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
| 2019 | My Dear Prime Minister | Sound | Original Music Composer | 59 Average |
| 2019 | Boomerang | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
| 2019 | Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi | Sound | Original Music Composer | 59 Average |
| 2019 | Viswasam | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
| 2018 | Halkaa | Sound | Music | 58 Average |
| 2018 | Soorma | Sound | Original Music Composer | 59 Average |
| 2018 | Kaala | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
| 2018 | Raazi | Sound | Playback Singer | 61 Fair |
| 2018 | Raazi | Sound | Original Music Composer | 61 Fair |
| 2016 | Rock On 2 | Sound | Original Music Composer | 58 Average |
| 2016 | Rock On 2 | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
| 2016 | Mirzya | Sound | Original Music Composer | 59 Average |
| 2016 | Daav Thai Gayo Yaar | Sound | Playback Singer | N/A N/A |
| 2016 | Ghayal Once Again | Sound | Original Music Composer | 59 Average |
| 2015 | Katti Batti | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
| 2015 | Katti Batti | Sound | Original Music Composer | 58 Average |
| 2015 | Chehere: A Modern Day Classic | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
| 2015 | Dil Dhadakne Do | Sound | Original Music Composer | 60 Fair |
| 2015 | Anegan | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
| 2015 | DK | Sound | Playback Singer | N/A N/A |
| 2014 | PK | Sound | Playback Singer | 70 Good |
| 2014 | Kill Dil | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
| 2014 | Kill Dil | Sound | Original Music Composer | 58 Average |
| 2014 | Happy New Year | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
| 2014 | Anvatt | Sound | Music | N/A N/A |
| 2014 | Avatharam | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
| 2014 | 2 States | Sound | Playback Singer | 60 Fair |
| 2014 | 2 States | Sound | Original Music Composer | 60 Fair |
| 2014 | Ulidavaru Kandanthe | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
| 2014 | One by Two | Sound | Music | 58 Average |
| 2013 | Gori Tere Pyaar Mein | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
| 2013 | Pattathu Yaanai | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
| 2013 | D-Day | Sound | Original Music Composer | 59 Average |
| 2013 | Bhaag Milkha Bhaag | Sound | Original Music Composer | 63 Fair |
| 2013 | Vishwaroopam | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
| 2013 | Main Krishna Hoon | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
| 2013 | Vishwaroopam | Sound | Original Music Composer | 59 Average |
| 2012 | Chittagong | Sound | Original Music Composer | 59 Average |
| 2011 | Don 2 | Sound | Original Music Composer | 62 Fair |
| 2011 | Dekh Indian Circus | Sound | Music Director | N/A N/A |
| 2011 | The Desire: A Journey of a Woman | Sound | Original Music Composer | N/A N/A |
| 2011 | Aarakshan | Sound | Original Music Composer | 59 Average |
| 2011 | Aarakshan | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
| 2011 | Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara | Sound | Original Music Composer | 65 Fair |
| 2011 | Game | Sound | Original Music Composer | 58 Average |
| 2011 | Kullanari Koottam | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
| 2011 | Patiala House | Sound | Original Music Composer | 59 Average |
| 2011 | Patiala House | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
| 2010 | Guzaarish | Sound | Playback Singer | 61 Fair |
| 2010 | Drohi | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
| 2010 | Moscowin Kavery | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
| 2010 | Raajneeti | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
| 2010 | Housefull | Sound | Original Music Composer | 58 Average |
| 2010 | Hum Tum Aur Ghost | Sound | Original Music Composer | 59 Average |
| 2010 | Karthik Calling Karthik | Sound | Original Music Composer | 59 Average |
| 2010 | Karthik Calling Karthik | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
| 2010 | My Name Is Khan | Sound | Original Music Composer | 74 Good |
| 2010 | My Name Is Khan | Sound | Music | 74 Good |
| 2009 | Vettaikaaran | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
| 2009 | London Dreams | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
| 2009 | London Dreams | Sound | Original Music Composer | 58 Average |
| 2009 | Wake Up Sid | Sound | Original Music Composer | 62 Fair |
| 2009 | Wake Up Sid | Sound | Playback Singer | 62 Fair |
| 2009 | Meghatheertham | Sound | Playback Singer | N/A N/A |
| 2009 | Yavarum Nalam | Sound | Music | 59 Average |
| 2009 | Siva Manasula Sakthi | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
| 2009 | Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam | Sound | Original Music Composer | 59 Average |
| 2009 | Luck by Chance | Sound | Original Music Composer | 59 Average |
| 2009 | Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
| 2009 | Chandni Chowk to China | Sound | Playback Singer | 57 Average |
| 2009 | Chandni Chowk to China | Sound | Original Music Composer | 57 Average |
| 2008 | Silambattam | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
| 2008 | Aegan | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
| 2008 | Saroja | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
| 2008 | Rock On!! | Sound | Original Music Composer | 60 Fair |
| 2008 | God Tussi Great Ho | Sound | Playback Singer | 57 Average |
| 2008 | Bachna Ae Haseeno | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
| 2008 | Kuselan | Sound | Playback Singer | 60 Fair |
| 2008 | Kuselan | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
| 2008 | Mehbooba | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
| 2007 | Like Stars on Earth | Sound | Original Music Composer | 73 Good |
| 2007 | Billa | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
| 2007 | Polladhavan | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
| 2007 | Machakaaran | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
| 2007 | Vel | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
| 2007 | Kannamoochi Yenada | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
| 2007 | Kattradhu Thamizh | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
| 2007 | Johnny Gaddaar | Sound | Music | 60 Fair |
| 2007 | Satham Podathey | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
| 2007 | Heyy Babyy | Sound | Original Music Composer | 58 Average |
| 2007 | Marigold | Sound | Original Music Composer | 59 Average |
| 2007 | Chennai 600028 | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
| 2007 | Salaam-e-Ishq | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
| 2007 | Salaam-e-Ishq | Sound | Original Music Composer | 58 Average |
| 2007 | Pokkiri | Sound | Playback Singer | 60 Fair |
| 2006 | Don | Sound | Original Music Composer | 62 Fair |
| 2006 | Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna | Sound | Original Music Composer | 60 Fair |
| 2006 | Thimiru | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
| 2006 | Sri Ramadasu | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
| 2005 | Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi! | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
| 2005 | Daas | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
| 2005 | Kanda Naal Mudhal | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
| 2005 | Ghajini | Sound | Playback Singer | 60 Fair |
| 2005 | The Inner/Outer World of Shah Rukh Khan | Sound | Music | N/A N/A |
| 2005 | Anniyan | Sound | Playback Singer | 61 Fair |
| 2005 | Thotti Jaya | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
| 2005 | Jithan | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
| 2005 | Sachein | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
| 2005 | Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
| 2005 | Chalta Hai Yaar | Sound | Playback Singer | N/A N/A |
| 2004 | Manmadhan | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
| 2004 | Phir Milenge | Sound | Music | 58 Average |
| 2004 | Kyun...! Ho Gaya Na | Sound | Original Music Composer | 58 Average |
| 2004 | Kyun...! Ho Gaya Na | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
| 2004 | Sullan | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
| 2004 | Lakshya | Sound | Original Music Composer | 60 Fair |
| 2004 | Aethiree | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
| 2004 | Perazhagan | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
| 2003 | Kal Ho Naa Ho | Sound | Original Music Composer | 65 Fair |
| 2003 | Kal Ho Naa Ho | Sound | Playback Singer | 65 Fair |
| 2003 | Thiruda Thirudi | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
| 2003 | Thennavan | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
| 2003 | Kadhal Konden | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
| 2003 | Armaan | Sound | Music | 58 Average |
| 2003 | Stumped | Sound | Playback Singer | N/A N/A |
| 2002 | Mounam Pesiyadhe | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
| 2002 | Thamizhan | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
| 2002 | Pammal K. Sambandam | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
| 2001 | Manadhai Thirudivittai | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
| 2001 | Aalavandhan | Sound | Original Music Composer | 59 Average |
| 2001 | Aalavandhan | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
| 2001 | Paarthale Paravasam | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
| 2001 | Dil Chahta Hai | Sound | Original Music Composer | 62 Fair |
| 2001 | Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India | Sound | Playback Singer | 66 Fair |
| 2001 | Minnale | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
| 2001 | Rishi | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
| 2001 | Dheena | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
| 2000 | Mission Kashmir | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
| 2000 | Mission Kashmir | Sound | Original Music Composer | 59 Average |
| 2000 | Thenali | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
| 2000 | Rhythm | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
| 2000 | Alaipayuthey | Sound | Playback Singer | 60 Fair |
| 2000 | Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
| 2000 | Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
| 1999 | Hum Saath Saath Hain | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
| 1999 | Shool | Sound | Original Music Composer | 59 Average |
| 1999 | Rockford | Sound | Original Music Composer | 59 Average |
| 1999 | Sangamam | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
| 1999 | Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
| 1999 | Biwi No.1 | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
| 1998 | Kuch Kuch Hota Hai | Sound | Playback Singer | 65 Fair |
| 1997 | V.I.P | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
| 1997 | Auzaar | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
| 1997 | Minsara Kanavu | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
| 1995 | Oh Darling! Yeh Hai India! | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
| 1994 | Kadhalan | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
| Ideem Minnalum | Sound | Playback Singer | N/A N/A |
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| Don 3 | Sound | Music | 60 Fair |
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Crew |
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| 2000 | Rhythm | Crew | Thanks | 59 Average |