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Shankar Mahadevan

Image Source : Wikipedia
  • Born 03 March 1967
  • Age 57
  • Place of birth Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
  • Nationality India
  • Occupation Singer, Composer
  • Education Our Lady Of Perpetual Succour High School
  • Years active 1994-present
  • Children 2, Including Siddharth
  • Instruments Vocals
  • Genre Indian Music

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ABOUT Shankar Mahadevan

Last Updated : 17 Feb 2025
Shankar Mahadevan: A Legacy in Melody Shankar Mahadevan, born March 3, 1967, is a prominent figure in Indian music, best known as a member of the Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy trio. His contributions to Indian cinema are extensive, spanning numerous successful film soundtracks. His recent achievements include receiving an honorary doctorate from Birmingham City University in 2023, a testament to his significant contributions to the field of music. Mahadevan's career showcases versatility, moving seamlessly between film scores and independent musical projects. While specific details on his latest film projects are unavailable at this time, his vast discography includes iconic songs that have defined generations. Pinpointing specific "iconic" songs is subjective; however, his body of work consistently delivers melodious compositions across genres. His vocal range and musicality are defining qualities, contributing to his enduring popularity. Further updates on his current projects and activities will be reported as they become available.

Shankar Mahadevan SONG

Previous Song Upcoming Song
  • Miss Shetty Mr Polishetty

    ( 2023 )

No Upcoming Songs
  • Ponniyin Selvan: Part Two

    ( 2023 )

  • Varisu

    ( 2023 )

  • Acharya

    ( 2022 )

  • Oru Thathvika Avalokanam

    ( 2021 )

  • Akhanda

    ( 2021 )

  • Aranmanai 3

    ( 2021 )

  • Thalaivii

    ( 2021 )

  • One

    ( 2021 )

  • Bandish Bandits

    ( 2020 )

  • Panga

    ( 2020 )

  • Little America

    ( 2020 )

  • Sarileru Neekevvaru

    ( 2020 )

  • Sangathamizhan

    ( 2019 )

  • Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy

    ( 2019 )

  • Saaho

    ( 2019 )

  • Devi 2

    ( 2019 )

  • Maharshi

    ( 2019 )

  • Viswasam

    ( 2019 )

  • Odiyan

    ( 2018 )

  • Halkaa

    ( 2018 )

  • Soorma

    ( 2018 )

  • Manto

    ( 2018 )

  • Raazi

    ( 2018 )

  • Kaala

    ( 2018 )

  • The Remix

    ( 2018 )

  • Inside Edge

    ( 2017 )

  • Sivalinga

    ( 2017 )

  • Om Namo Venkatesaya

    ( 2017 )

  • Bogan

    ( 2017 )

  • Khaidi No. 150

    ( 2017 )

  • Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan

    ( 2016 )

  • Rock on 2

    ( 2016 )

  • Kodi

    ( 2016 )

  • Mirzya

    ( 2016 )

  • Welcome to Central Jail

    ( 2016 )

  • Janatha Garage

    ( 2016 )

  • Kotigobba 2

    ( 2016 )

  • Kabali

    ( 2016 )

  • Oopiri

    ( 2016 )

  • Saagasam

    ( 2016 )

  • Ghayal Once Again

    ( 2016 )

  • Katti Batti

    ( 2015 )

  • Kunjiramayanam

    ( 2015 )

  • Indru Netru Naalai

    ( 2015 )

  • Dil Dhadakne Do

    ( 2015 )

  • Masss

    ( 2015 )

  • The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

    ( 2015 )

  • Anegan

    ( 2015 )

  • Darling

    ( 2015 )

  • Kill Dil

    ( 2014 )

  • Nerungi Vaa Muthamidathe

    ( 2014 )

  • Kaththi

    ( 2014 )

  • Rama Madhav

    ( 2014 )

  • Nalanum Nandhiniyum

    ( 2014 )

  • Damaal Dumeel

    ( 2014 )

  • 2 States

    ( 2014 )

  • Thegidi

    ( 2014 )

  • Darr @ the Mall

    ( 2014 )

  • 1983

    ( 2014 )

  • One by Two

    ( 2014 )

  • Jilla

    ( 2014 )

  • Masala

    ( 2013 )

  • Arrambam

    ( 2013 )

  • Sri Jagadguru Adi Shankara

    ( 2013 )

  • D-Day

    ( 2013 )

  • Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

    ( 2013 )

  • Singam 2

    ( 2013 )

  • Defiance

    ( 2013 )

  • Yamla Pagla Deewana 2

    ( 2013 )

  • ABCD (Any Body Can Dance)

    ( 2013 )

  • Ongole Githa

    ( 2013 )

  • Vishwaroopam

    ( 2013 )

  • Damarukam

    ( 2012 )

  • Podaa Podi

    ( 2012 )

  • Shirdi Sai

    ( 2012 )

  • Delhi Safari

    ( 2012 )

  • Saguni

    ( 2012 )

  • Arjun: The Warrior Prince

    ( 2012 )

  • Gabbar Singh

    ( 2012 )

  • Don 2

    ( 2011 )

  • Vishnuvardhana

    ( 2011 )

  • Ra.One

    ( 2011 )

  • Pilla Zamindar

    ( 2011 )

  • Dookudu

    ( 2011 )

  • Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

    ( 2011 )

  • Stanley Ka Dabba

    ( 2011 )

  • Sound of Heaven: The Story of Balgandharva

    ( 2011 )

  • Kempe Gowda

    ( 2011 )

  • 2011 Cricket World Cup

    ( 2011 )

  • Patiala House

    ( 2011 )

  • Pathinaaru

    ( 2011 )

  • Ragada

    ( 2010 )

  • Guzaarish

    ( 2010 )

  • Veera Parampare

    ( 2010 )

  • Mirch

    ( 2010 )

  • The Super Khiladi

    ( 2010 )

  • Autograph

    ( 2010 )

  • Do Dooni Chaar

    ( 2010 )

  • West Is West

    ( 2010 )

  • We Are Family

    ( 2010 )

  • Tere Bin Laden

    ( 2010 )

  • Bheemli Kabadi Jattu

    ( 2010 )

  • So You Think You Can Dance

    ( 2010 )

  • Raavanan

    ( 2010 )

  • Raajneeti

    ( 2010 )

  • Housefull

    ( 2010 )

  • Hum Tum Aur Ghost

    ( 2010 )

  • Lahore

    ( 2010 )

  • Karthik Calling Karthik

    ( 2010 )

  • My Name Is Khan

    ( 2010 )

  • Aladin

    ( 2009 )

  • London Dreams

    ( 2009 )

  • Wake Up Sid

    ( 2009 )

  • Sikandar

    ( 2009 )

  • Shortkut - The Con Is On

    ( 2009 )

  • Veera Madakari

    ( 2009 )

  • 13B: Fear Has a New Address

    ( 2009 )

  • Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam

    ( 2009 )

  • Luck by Chance

    ( 2009 )

  • Made in China

    ( 2009 )

  • King

    ( 2008 )

  • Friendship

    ( 2008 )

  • Twenty:20

    ( 2008 )

  • Saroja

    ( 2008 )

  • Slumdog Millionaire

    ( 2008 )

  • Rock On!!

    ( 2008 )

  • God Tussi Great Ho

    ( 2008 )

  • Bachna Ae Haseeno

    ( 2008 )

  • Balika Vadhu

    ( 2008–2016 )

  • Mehbooba

    ( 2008 )

  • Subramaniapuram

    ( 2008 )

  • Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic

    ( 2008 )

  • Khushboo: The Fragraance of Love

    ( 2008 )

  • Pandurangadu

    ( 2008 )

  • Kantri

    ( 2008 )

  • Krishnarjuna

    ( 2008 )

  • Like Stars on Earth

    ( 2007 )

  • Don

    ( 2007 )

  • Welcome

    ( 2007 )

  • Kannamoochi Yenada

    ( 2007 )

  • Vel

    ( 2007 )

  • Krishna

    ( 2007 )

  • Johnny Gaddaar

    ( 2007 )

  • Heyy Babyy

    ( 2007 )

  • Yamadonga

    ( 2007 )

  • Chennai 600028

    ( 2007 )

  • Shankardada Zindabad

    ( 2007 )

  • Ugadi

    ( 2007 )

  • Manikanda

    ( 2007 )

  • Jhoom Barabar Jhoom

    ( 2007 )

  • Aata

    ( 2007 )

  • Munna

    ( 2007 )

  • Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.

    ( 2007 )

  • Bhupathi

    ( 2007 )

  • Maharadhi

    ( 2007 )

  • Salaam-e-Ishq

    ( 2007 )

  • Pokkiri

    ( 2007 )

  • Annavaram

    ( 2006 )

  • Poi

    ( 2006 )

  • Rakhi

    ( 2006 )

  • Khatarnak

    ( 2006 )

  • Don

    ( 2006 )

  • Stalin

    ( 2006 )

  • Jillunnu Oru Kadhal

    ( 2006 )

  • Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna

    ( 2006 )

  • Raam

    ( 2006 )

  • Sri Ramadasu

    ( 2006 )

  • Style

    ( 2006 )

  • Five Fingers

    ( 2005 )

  • Thotti Jaya

    ( 2005 )

  • Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi!

    ( 2005 )

  • Jai Chiranjeeva

    ( 2005 )

  • Kanda Naal Mudhal

    ( 2005 )

  • Ghajini

    ( 2005 )

  • Dil Jo Bhi Kahey...

    ( 2005 )

  • Anniyan

    ( 2005 )

  • Bunty Aur Babli

    ( 2005 )

  • Dhairyam

    ( 2005 )

  • Andarivaadu

    ( 2005 )

  • Manmadhan

    ( 2004 )

  • Arasatchi

    ( 2004 )

  • Aga Bai Arecha

    ( 2004 )

  • Vanity Fair

    ( 2004 )

  • Phir Milenge

    ( 2004 )

  • Kyun! Ho Gaya Na...

    ( 2004 )

  • Lakshya

    ( 2004 )

  • Perazhagan

    ( 2004 )

  • Aayitha Ezhuthu

    ( 2004 )

  • Naani

    ( 2004 )

  • Anji

    ( 2004 )

  • Thavasi

    ( 2004 )

  • Sri Anjaneyam

    ( 2004 )

  • Lakshmi Narasimha

    ( 2004 )

  • Arjun

    ( 2004 )

  • Kovil

    ( 2003 )

  • Kaadhal Konden

    ( 2003 )

  • Kal Ho Naa Ho

    ( 2003 )

  • Thirumalai

    ( 2003 )

  • Shivamani

    ( 2003 )

  • Tagore

    ( 2003 )

  • Alai

    ( 2003 )

  • Kuch Naa Kaho

    ( 2003 )

  • Satta

    ( 2003 )

  • Okkadu

    ( 2003 )

  • Pyar Ki Dhun

    ( 2002 )

  • Chenna Kesava Reddy

    ( 2002 )

  • Indra

    ( 2002 )

  • Santosham

    ( 2002 )

  • Tamizhan

    ( 2002 )

  • Gemini

    ( 2002 )

  • Seshu

    ( 2002 )

  • Maa Tujhhe Salaam

    ( 2002 )

  • Pammal K. Sambandam

    ( 2002 )

  • Takkari Donga

    ( 2002 )

  • Mounam Pesiyadhe

    ( 2002 )

  • Majunu

    ( 2001 )

  • Aalavandhan

    ( 2001 )

  • Snehamante Idera

    ( 2001 )

  • Daddy

    ( 2001 )

  • Adhipathi

    ( 2001 )

  • Nayak: The Real Hero

    ( 2001 )

  • Samudhram

    ( 2001 )

  • Dil Chahta Hai

    ( 2001 )

  • Sri Manjunatha

    ( 2001 )

  • Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India

    ( 2001 )

  • Bava Nachadu

    ( 2001 )

  • Little John

    ( 2001 )

  • Eduruleni Manishi

    ( 2001 )

  • Murari

    ( 2001 )

  • Minnale

    ( 2001 )

  • Dheena

    ( 2001 )

  • Narasimha Naidu

    ( 2001 )

  • Mrugaraaju

    ( 2001 )

  • Sudhandhiram

    ( 2000 )

  • Raju Chacha

    ( 2000 )

  • Mission Kashmir

    ( 2000 )

  • Thenali

    ( 2000 )

  • Vamsee

    ( 2000 )

  • Refugee

    ( 2000 )

  • Nuvvu Vasthavani

    ( 2000 )

  • Pukar

    ( 2000 )

  • Vishnu Puran

    ( 2000–2002 )

  • Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani

    ( 2000 )

  • Kalisundam Raa

    ( 2000 )

  • Dillagi

    ( 1999 )

  • Mudhalvan

    ( 1999 )

  • Hum Saath-Saath Hain

    ( 1999 )

  • Ravoyi Chandamama

    ( 1999 )

  • Rockford

    ( 1999 )

  • Vaastav: The Reality

    ( 1999 )

  • Arjun Pandit

    ( 1999 )

  • Premaku Velaayera

    ( 1999 )

  • Raja Kumarudu

    ( 1999 )

  • Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam

    ( 1999 )

  • Biwi No. 1

    ( 1999 )

  • Laawaris

    ( 1999 )

  • Prem Aggan

    ( 1998 )

  • Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

    ( 1998 )

  • Pardes

    ( 1997 )

  • Border

    ( 1997 )

  • Aar Ya Paar

    ( 1997 )

  • Minsaara Kanavu

    ( 1997 )

  • Ghatak: Lethal

    ( 1996 )

  • Yash

    ( 1996 )

  • Akele Hum Akele Tum

    ( 1995 )

  • Yaraana

    ( 1995 )

  • Kaadhalan

    ( 1994 )

Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

Shankar Mahadevan AWARDS

Awards
  • The Apsara Film Producers Guild Awards for Best Playback Singer - Male - 2009 Like Stars on Earth

  • The Apsara Film Producers Guild Awards for Best Music Director - 2006 Bunty Aur Babli

  • The Awards of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) for Best Music Director - 2015 2 States

  • The Awards of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) for Best Background Score - 2014 Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

  • The Awards of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) for Best Background Score - 2011 My Name Is Khan

  • The Awards of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) for Best Music Director - 2006 Bunty Aur Babli

  • The Awards of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) for Best Music Director - 2004 Kal Ho Naa Ho

  • The Awards of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) for Best Background Score - 2004 Kal Ho Naa Ho

  • The BIG Star Entertainment Awards, India for Most Entertaining Music - 2014 2 States

  • The Bollywood Awards for Best Playback Singer - Male - 2004 Kal Ho Naa Ho

  • The Bollywood Awards for Best Playback Singer - Male - 2002 Dil Chahta Hai

  • The FOI Online Awards for Best Original Song - 2023 Sam Bahadur

  • The Filmfare Awards for Best Music - 2006 Bunty Aur Babli

  • The Filmfare Awards for Best Music Director - 2004 Kal Ho Naa Ho

  • The Filmfare Awards for - 2002 Dil Chahta Hai

  • The Filmfare Awards Marathi for Best Music Direction - 2016 Katyar Kaljat Ghusali

  • The Filmfare Awards Marathi for Best Playback Singer - Male - 2016 Katyar Kaljat Ghusali

  • The Filmfare Awards South for Best Male Playback Singer - 2006 Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana

  • The Global Indian Music Awards for Best Background Score - 2014 Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

  • The Indian Television Academy Awards, India for Best Singer - 2010 Rang Badalti Odhani

  • The Mirchi Music Awards, IN for Best Music Composer Of The Year - 2015 2 States

  • The Mirchi Music Awards, IN for Album of the Year - 2015 2 States

  • The Mirchi Music Awards, IN for Song Representing Sufi Tradition - 2014 Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

  • The Mirchi Music Awards, IN for Best Song of the Year - 2012 Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

  • The Mirchi Music Awards, IN for Best Programmer & Arranger - 2011 My Name Is Khan

  • The National Film Awards, India for Best Male Playback Singer - 2013 Chittagong

  • The National Film Awards, India for Best Playback Singer (Male) - 2008 Like Stars on Earth

  • The National Film Awards, India for Best Music Direction - 2004 Kal Ho Naa Ho

  • The National Film Awards, India for Best Playback Singer (Male) - 2001 Kandukondain Kandukondain

  • The Sansui Viewer's Choice Awards for Best Music Direction - 2004 Kal Ho Naa Ho

  • The Screen Awards, IN for Best Background Score - 2014 Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

  • The Screen Awards, IN for Best Music - 2011 My Name Is Khan

  • The Screen Awards, IN for Best Music Director - 2002 Dil Chahta Hai

Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia
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