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
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.
Personal life and early career
Shankar Mahadevan was born in
Chembur
Chembur (pronunciation: ͡ʃembuːɾ is an upmarket large suburb in central Mumbai, India.
History
Before reclamation, Chembur lay on the north-western corner of Trombay Island. It is suggested that Chembur is the same place referred to as Sa ...
,
Mumbai
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into a
Tamil
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**Tamil Malaysians, Tamil people native to Malaysia
* Tamil language, nativ ...
speaking family from
Palakkad
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,
Kerala
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. He learned
Hindustani classical
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and
Carnatic music
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as a child, and began playing the
veena
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at the age of five under
Shri Lalitha Venkataraman. Mahadevan studied music under
Pandit Shrinivas Khale and T.R. Balamani.
He is an alumnus of
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour High School, Chembur and graduated in 1988 with a degree in Computer Science and Software Engineering from the
Ramrao Adik Institute of Technology
Ramrao Adik Institute of Technology (RAIT) is a private engineering college located in Nerul, Navi Mumbai, India. It was established in the year 1983. The institute is approved by the Government of Maharashtra and is recognized by the All Indi ...
in
Navi Mumbai
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Navi Mumbai is part of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). The city i ...
, affiliated to
Mumbai University
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The University of Mumbai is one of the largest universities in the world. , the university had 711 affiliated colleges. Ratan Tata is the appointed ...
, and was a software engineer for the company, Leading Edge.After working for Leading Edge Systems (now Trigyn Technologies Limited), Mahadevan ventured into music.
Musical career
Mahadevan got early fame as a indipop star with his fusion of Carnatic, Hindustani and Jazz.At that time, his non-film album,
Breathless topped the Indian music charts in 1998.
Awards
* 2000:
National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer
The following is a list of winners of the National Film Award (Silver Lotus Award) for Best Male Playback singer. The award was first granted to Mahendra Kapoor in the year 1967. The singers whose performances have won awards have worked in nine ...
- "Yenna Solla Pogirai" (''
Kandukondain Kandukondain
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'')
* 2007:
Swaralaya-Kairali-Yesudas Award for outstanding contribution to Indian film music
* 2007:
National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer
The following is a list of winners of the National Film Award (Silver Lotus Award) for Best Male Playback singer. The award was first granted to Mahendra Kapoor in the year 1967. The singers whose performances have won awards have worked in nine ...
- "Maa" (''
Taare Zameen Par
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'')
* 2008:
Kerala State Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer - "Kalyana Kacheri" (''
Madampi
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'')
* 2009:
Asianet Film Award for Best Male Playback - "Pichavecha Naal" (''
Puthiya Mukham
''Puthiya Mukham'' () is a 2009 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film directed by Diphan and written by M. Sindhuraj. The film stars Prithviraj Sukumaran, Bala, Priyamani and Meera Nandan. It was shot at locations in Kochi, Thrissur, ...
'')
* 2009: Annual Malayalam Movie Awards (Dubai) for Best Male Singer - "Pichavecha Naal" (''
Puthiya Mukham
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'')
* 2011:
Lata Mangeshkar Award The Lata Mangeshkar Award is a national-level award instituted to honour works in the field of music. Various state governments of India present awards with this name. The state Government of Madhya Pradesh started this award in 1984. The award cons ...
by
Government of Andhra Pradesh
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* 2011: Kerala Film Critics Award for Best Male Playback Singer - "Indhumukhi Varumo" (''
Holidays
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'')
* 2012: MAA Music Award for Best Male Playback Singer - "Nee Dookudu" (''
Dookudu
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'')
* 2012:
National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer
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- "Bolo Na" (''
Chittagong
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'')
* 2015:
Tulu Cinemotsava Awards for Best Playback Singer - Rikshaw Driver (
Tulu Movie)
* 2019:
Padma Shri Award
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for his contributions to Film Music under the category Arts.
Filmography
As actor
* ''
Aranmanai 3
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'' (2021) Tamil - guest role in song "Theeyaga Thondri"
* ''
Katyar Kaljat Ghusali (film)
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'' (2015) Marathi
* ''
Rhythm
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'' (2000) Tamil - guest role in song "thaniye"
* ''
Ek Se Badh Kar Ek'' (1995) Doordarshan Serial
As composer
* ''
Rockford'' (1999)
* ''
Bhopal Express'' (1999)
* ''
Shool
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'' (1999)
* ''
Dillagi'' (1999)
* ''
Mission Kashmir'' (2000)
* ''
Aalavandhan
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'' (2001) (Tamil)
* ''
Dil Chahta Hai
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'' (2001)
* ''
Yeh Kya Ho Raha Hai?
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'' (2002)
* ''
Ek Aur Ek Gyarah'' (2003)
* ''
Armaan'' (2003)
* ''
Nayee Padosan'' (2003)
* ''
Kuch Naa Kaho'' (2003)
* ''
Kal Ho Naa Ho
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'' (2003)
* ''
Rudraksh'' (2004)
* ''
Kyun! Ho Gaya Na...'' (2004)
* ''
Lakshya'' (2004)
* ''
Phir Milenge'' (2004)
* ''
Vanity Fair'' (2004)
* ''
Bunty Aur Babli
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'' (2005)
* ''
Dil Jo Bhi Kahey...'' (2005)
* ''
Dus
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'' (2005)
* ''
Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
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'' (2006)
* ''
Don: The Chase Begins Again'' (2006)
* ''
Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love'' (2007)
* ''
Marigold: An Adventure in India'' (2007)
* ''
Heyy Babyy
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The core storyline of t ...
'' (2007)
* ''
Jhoom Barabar Jhoom
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'' (2007)
* ''
Johnny Gaddaar
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'' (2007)
* ''
Taare Zameen Par
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'' (2007)
* ''
High School Musical 2
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'' soundtrack (Hindi version)
* ''
Rock On!!
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'' (2008)
* ''
Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic
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'' (2008)
* ''
Madambi'' (Malayalam) (2008)
* ''
Chandni Chowk to China
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'' (2009)
* ''
Yavarum Nalam
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'' (Tamil) (2009)
* ''
Shortkut
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'' (2009)
* ''
Luck by Chance'' (2009)
* ''
Sikandar'' (2009)
* ''
13B'' (2009)
* ''
Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam
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'' (Telugu) (2009)
* ''
Wake Up Sid
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'' (2009)
* ''
London Dreams
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Ajay Devgn in lead role with Salman Khan in blowing supporting role while Asin plays the female lead.Rannvijay S ...
'' (2009)
* ''
My Name Is Khan'' (2010)
* ''
Kismat Talkies'' (2010)
* ''
Karthik Calling Karthik
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'' (2010)
* ''
Hum Tum Aur Ghost
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'' (2010)
* ''
Housefull'' (2010)
* ''
Tere Bin Laden
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'' (2010)
* ''
Koochie Koochie Hota Hai
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'' (2011)
* ''
Patiala House'' (2011)
* ''
De Ghuma Ke
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'' (World Cup 2011 song)
* ''
Game
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'' (2011)
* ''
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
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'' (2011)
* ''
Don 2'' (2011)
* ''
Chittagong
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'' (2012)
* ''
Vishwaroopam
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'' (2013)
* ''
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
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'' (2013)
* ''
D - Day'' (2013)
* ''
One By Two'' (2014)
* ''
Darr @ the Mall'' (2014)
* ''
2 States'' (2014)
* ''
Kill Dil
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'' (2014)
* ''
Mitwaa
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Plot
Shivam Saran ...
'' (2015) Marathi
* ''
Katyar Kaljat Ghusali (film)
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'' (2015) Marathi
* ''
Than Than Gopal
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Cast
* Milind Gunaji
* Milind Gawali
* V ...
'' (2015) Marathi
As playback singer
Discography
Solo albums
*
Nine
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*
Breathless
Jingles
Television
*
Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs 2022 as a judge
*
Sa Re Ga Ma Pa :Sapnon Ki Shuruwaat as a Judge
*
Taare Zameen Par
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as a Judge
*
Rising Star Live on
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as a Judge
* Indian Voice on
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as a Judge.
*
Super Singer 6 & 7 as a Special Guest on
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* Vijay Star Nite - Durban as a Performer in Durban on
Star Vijay
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**
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*
Super Singer Junior
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Season 6 & 7 on
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as a Judge
* Super Singer Champion of Champions on
Star Vijay
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as a judge
*
Super Singer 8
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as a Performer & Judge along with other leading singers of Tamil (
Hariharan,
Sid Sriram
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Unni Krishnan
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Anuradha Sri Ram,
Shasha Tirupati,
Stephen Devassy,
SPB Charan
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Vijay Yesudas
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Benny Dayal
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Kalpana Ragavendar,
Saindhavi
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Shakthisree Gopalan,
Pradeep Kumar
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Vijay Prakash
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Karthick,
Gana Bala
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Anthony Daasan,
Chinnaponnu,
Grace Karunas
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Karunas
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) on the Grand Launch Episode on
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Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2012
''Hero - Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2012'' was the fifth instalment of the ''Sa Re Ga Ma Pa'' Challenge series. It premiered on 29 September 2012 on Zee TV. The show was hosted by popular singer Javed Ali.
Overview
Over 1,20,000 auditions were conducted i ...
as a judge and mentor
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Music ka Maha Muqqabla
''Music Ka Maha Muqqabla'' is a reality show on STAR Plus, which first aired on 19 December 2009. It aimed to bring a new format to music reality shows in India, which is based on teams rather than individuals. The show lasted for a total of 13 ...
as a contestant-captain of Shankar's Rockstars
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Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2009
Hero Honda - Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2009 is the 3rd installment of the Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge series which premiered on 4 July 2008 on Zee TV. The show is hosted by Aditya Narayan, who also hosted the previous competition Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Ch ...
as a judge and mentor.
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Shankar Mahadevan Academy*
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Singers from Mumbai
Indian male playback singers
Tamil film score composers
Tamil musicians
Living people
Tamil playback singers
Bollywood playback singers
Malayalam playback singers
Telugu playback singers
Musicians from Mumbai
Kannada playback singers
Marathi-language singers
Marathi playback singers
1967 births
Filmfare Awards South winners
Sanskrit-language singers
Hindi film score composers
Best Male Playback Singer National Film Award winners
Indian male film score composers
Recipients of the Padma Shri in arts
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