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