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Shankar Mahadevan

Actor / Composer | * 03/03/1967 (57) | Mumbai, Maharashtra (India)
Shankar Mahadevan (born 3 March 1967) is an Indian singer and composer who is part of the Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy trio that writes music for Indian films. In 2023, he was awarded a honorary doctorate (honoris causa degree) by Birmingham City University. ()

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.

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Most frequent genres for this person: Drama | Romance / Love | Action

Known for these Movies & Shows

An uptight MBA student falls for the charismatic new neighbor who charms her troubled family – but he has a secret that forces him to push her away. ...

Kal Ho Naa Ho

PG

2003 | 3.7/5 | 3h 6min
Comedy, Drama, Romance / Love
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Rizwan Khan, a Muslim from the Borivali section of Mumbai, has Asperger's syndrome. He marries a Hindu single mother, Mandira, in San Francisco. After 9/11, Rizwan is detained by authorities at LAX wh ...

My Name Is Khan

PG-13

2010 | 4.0/5 | 2h 45min
Drama, Romance / Love
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The true story of the "Flying Sikh" world champion runner and Olympian Milkha Singh who overcame the massacre of his family, civil war during the India-Pakistan partition, and homelessness to become o ...

Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

Certification unknown

2013 | 3.8/5 | 3h 6min
History, Action, Drama
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Three inseparable childhood friends are just out of college. Nothing comes between them - until they each fall in love, and their wildly different approaches to relationships creates tension. ...

Dil Chahta Hai

Certification unknown

2001 | 3.5/5 | 3h 3min
Drama, Romance / Love
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Awards & Nominations for Shankar Mahadevan

Padma Shri in Arts National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer
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Movies with Shankar Mahadevan as Actor(4)

as himself2023 Decoding Shankar
2021 Aranmanai 3
as Pandit Bhanushankar Shastri2015 Katyar Kaljat Ghusali
as Special Appearance in "Thaniye" Song2000 Rhythm

TV Shows/Series with Shankar Mahadevan as Actor(4)

as Judge2017 Rising Star
as himself2016 The Kapil Sharma Show
as himself2008 Oye! It's Friday!
as himself2002 Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai

Movies with Shankar Mahadevan as Crew(170)

Sound/Playback Singer2023 Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
Sound/Music Director2023 Sam Bahadur
Sound/Playback Singer2023 Regina
Sound/Music2023 Dono
Sound/Playback Singer2022 Ante... Sundaraniki!
Sound/Playback Singer2022 Anukoni Prayanam
Sound/Original Music Composer2022 Dhaakad
Sound/Playback Singer2022 Jetty
Sound/Playback Singer2022 Ranga Ranga Vaibhavanga
Sound/Original Music Composer2022 Samrat Prithviraj
Sound/Playback Singer2021 Vakeel Saab
Sound/Original Music Composer2021 Toofaan
Sound/Playback Singer2021 Akhanda
Sound/Original Music Composer2021 Bunty Aur Babli 2
Sound/Original Music Composer2020 Panga
Sound/Playback Singer2020 Panga
Sound/Playback Singer2020 Sarileru Neekevvaru
Sound/Original Music Composer2020 Chhapaak
Sound/Original Music Composer2019 Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi
Sound/Playback Singer2019 Boomerang
Sound/Original Music Composer2019 Mere Pyare Prime Minister
Sound/Playback Singer2019 Devi 2
Sound/Original Music Composer2019 The Zoya Factor
Sound/Playback Singer2019 The Zoya Factor
Sound/Playback Singer2019 Ittymaani: Made In China
Sound/Playback Singer2019 Arjun Suravaram
Sound/Original Music Composer2019 Saaho
Sound/Playback Singer2019 Saaho
Sound/Playback Singer2019 Sangathamizhan
Sound/Playback Singer2019 Viswasam
Sound/Playback Singer2018 Kaala
Sound/Music2018 Halkaa
Sound/Original Music Composer2018 Soorma
Sound/Original Music Composer2018 Raazi
Sound/Playback Singer2018 Raazi
Sound/Original Music Composer2016 Ghayal Once Again
Sound/Playback Singer2016 Rock On 2
Sound/Original Music Composer2016 Rock On 2
Sound/Original Music Composer2016 Mirzya
Sound/Playback Singer2015 Katti Batti
Sound/Original Music Composer2015 Katti Batti
Sound/Original Music Composer2015 Dil Dhadakne Do
Sound/Playback Singer2015 Anegan
Sound/Playback Singer2014 Avatharam
Sound/Playback Singer2014 PK
Sound/Music2014 Anvatt
Sound/Original Music Composer2014 2 States
Sound/Playback Singer2014 2 States
Sound/Music2014 One by Two
Sound/Original Music Composer2014 Kill Dil
Sound/Playback Singer2014 Kill Dil
Sound/Playback Singer2014 As Seen by the Rest
Sound/Playback Singer2014 Happy New Year
Sound/Playback Singer2013 Main Krishna Hoon
Sound/Playback Singer2013 Pattathu Yaanai
Sound/Original Music Composer2013 Vishwaroopam
Sound/Playback Singer2013 Vishwaroopam
Sound/Original Music Composer2013 D-Day
Sound/Playback Singer2013 Gori Tere Pyaar Mein
Sound/Original Music Composer2013 Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
Sound/Original Music Composer2012 Chittagong
Sound/Original Music Composer2011 Don 2
Sound/Playback Singer2011 Aarakshan
Sound/Original Music Composer2011 Aarakshan
Sound/Playback Singer2011 Kullanari Koottam
Sound/Original Music Composer2011 The Desire: A Journey of a Woman
Sound/Original Music Composer2011 Patiala House
Sound/Playback Singer2011 Patiala House
Sound/Original Music Composer2011 Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
Sound/Original Music Composer2011 Game
Sound/Playback Singer2010 Moscowin Kavery
Sound/Original Music Composer2010 Housefull
Sound/Original Music Composer2010 Karthik Calling Karthik
Sound/Playback Singer2010 Karthik Calling Karthik
Sound/Playback Singer2010 Guzaarish
Sound/Original Music Composer2010 Hum Tum Aur Ghost
Sound/Playback Singer2010 Drohi
Sound/Playback Singer2010 Raajneeti
Sound/Original Music Composer2010 My Name Is Khan
Sound/Music2010 My Name Is Khan
Sound/Playback Singer2009 Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu
Sound/Original Music Composer2009 Luck by Chance
Sound/Original Music Composer2009 Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam
Sound/Original Music Composer2009 London Dreams
Sound/Playback Singer2009 London Dreams
Sound/Playback Singer2009 Siva Manasula Sakthi
Sound/Playback Singer2009 Vettaikaaran
Sound/Original Music Composer2009 Wake Up Sid
Sound/Playback Singer2009 Wake Up Sid
Sound/Music2009 Yavarum Nalam
Sound/Original Music Composer2009 Chandni Chowk to China
Sound/Playback Singer2009 Chandni Chowk to China
Sound/Playback Singer2008 Silambattam
Sound/Playback Singer2008 Bachna Ae Haseeno
Sound/Playback Singer2008 Saroja
Sound/Playback Singer2008 Aegan
Sound/Playback Singer2008 Mehbooba
Sound/Playback Singer2008 God Tussi Great Ho
Sound/Original Music Composer2008 Rock On!!
Sound/Playback Singer2008 Kathanayakudu
Sound/Playback Singer2007 Chennai 600028
Sound/Playback Singer2007 Kattradhu Thamizh
Sound/Music2007 Johnny Gaddaar
Sound/Playback Singer2007 Vel
Sound/Playback Singer2007 Satham Podathey
Sound/Original Music Composer2007 Salaam-e-Ishq
Sound/Playback Singer2007 Salaam-e-Ishq
Sound/Playback Singer2007 Machakaaran
Sound/Playback Singer2007 Pokkiri
Sound/Original Music Composer2007 Like Stars on Earth
Sound/Original Music Composer2007 Marigold
Sound/Playback Singer2007 Polladhavan
Sound/Playback Singer2007 Billa
Sound/Original Music Composer2007 Heyy Babyy
Sound/Original Music Composer2006 Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
Sound/Playback Singer2006 Thimiru
Sound/Original Music Composer2006 Don
Sound/Playback Singer2005 Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi!
Sound/Playback Singer2005 Thotti Jaya
Sound/Playback Singer2005 Sachein
Sound/Playback Singer2005 Kanda Naal Mudhal
Sound/Playback Singer2005 Chalta Hai Yaar
Sound/Playback Singer2005 Ghajini
Sound/Playback Singer2005 Jithan
Sound/Playback Singer2005 Anniyan
Sound/Playback Singer2005 Daas
Sound/Playback Singer2005 Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana
Sound/Playback Singer2004 Manmadhan
Sound/Playback Singer2004 Sullan
Sound/Playback Singer2004 Kyun...! Ho Gaya Na
Sound/Original Music Composer2004 Kyun...! Ho Gaya Na
Sound/Playback Singer2004 Aethiree
Sound/Music2004 Phir Milenge
Sound/Playback Singer2004 Perazhagan
Sound/Original Music Composer2004 Lakshya
Sound/Music2003 Armaan
Sound/Playback Singer2003 Stumped
Sound/Playback Singer2003 Kadhal Konden
Sound/Original Music Composer2003 Kal Ho Naa Ho
Sound/Playback Singer2003 Thiruda Thirudi
Sound/Playback Singer2002 Thamizhan
Sound/Playback Singer2002 Mounam Pesiyadhe
Sound/Playback Singer2002 Pammal K. Sambandam
Sound/Playback Singer2001 Paarthale Paravasam
Sound/Original Music Composer2001 Aalavandhan
Sound/Playback Singer2001 Aalavandhan
Sound/Playback Singer2001 Rishi
Sound/Playback Singer2001 Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India
Sound/Playback Singer2001 Dheena
Sound/Playback Singer2001 Manadhai Thirudivittai
Sound/Original Music Composer2001 Dil Chahta Hai
Sound/Playback Singer2001 Minnale
Sound/Playback Singer2000 Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
Sound/Original Music Composer2000 Mission Kashmir
Sound/Playback Singer2000 Mission Kashmir
Sound/Playback Singer2000 Thenali
Sound/Playback Singer2000 Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani
Sound/Playback Singer2000 Alaipayuthey
Crew/Thanks2000 Rhythm
Sound/Playback Singer2000 Rhythm
Sound/Playback Singer1999 Hum Saath Saath Hain
Sound/Original Music Composer1999 Shool
Sound/Playback Singer1999 Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
Sound/Playback Singer1999 Biwi No.1
Sound/Playback Singer1998 Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Sound/Playback Singer1997 Auzaar
Sound/Playback Singer1997 V.I.P
Sound/Playback Singer1997 Minsara Kanavu
Sound/Playback Singer1995 Oh Darling! Yeh Hai India!
Sound/Playback Singer1994 Kadhalan

TV Shows/Series with Shankar Mahadevan as Crew(4)

Sound/Music2022 Modern Love Mumbai
Sound/Playback Singer2022 Modern Love Mumbai
Sound/Original Music Composer2022 Modern Love Mumbai
Sound/Music2020 Bandish Bandits

Additional Information

Full Name: Shankar Mahadevan
Citizenship: India
Born: Friday, 03/03 1967 (March) in Mumbai, Maharashtra (India) (current age: 57 years + 54 days)
Zodiac sign: Pisces (Chinese zodiac sign: Goat)
Languages: Hindi (HI), Kannada (KN), Malayalam (ML), Tamil (TA, native language), Telugu (TE)
Educated at: Our Lady of Perpetual Succour High School
Children: Siddharth Mahadevan
Other names for Shankar Mahadevan (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy"
"Shankar Ehsaan Loy"
Shankar Mahadevan frequently works together with these people:
Loy Mendonsa (73x, Crew)
Ehsaan Noorani (69x, Crew)
Farhan Akhtar (37x, Crew)
Yuvan Shankar Raja (32x, Crew)
Hariharan (23x, Crew)
Karthik (22x, Crew)
Na. Muthu Kumar (21x, Crew)
Kamal Haasan (20x, Actor)
Karan Johar (19x, Crew)
Shreya Ghoshal (19x, Crew)
KK (19x, Crew)
Kiku Sharda (14x, Actor)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:1344693, Added: 09/03/2019, Last updated: 04/21/2024