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