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.

Personal life and early career

Shankar Mahadevan was born in

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into a

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speaking family from

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. He learned

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and Carnatic music as a child, and began playing the veena 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 in

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, affiliated to Mumbai University, 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:

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- "Yenna Solla Pogirai" ('' Kandukondain Kandukondain'') * 2007: Swaralaya-Kairali-Yesudas Award for outstanding contribution to Indian film music * 2007:

- "Maa" ('' Taare Zameen Par'') * 2008: Kerala State Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer - "Kalyana Kacheri" ('' Madampi'') * 2009: Asianet Film Award for Best Male Playback - "Pichavecha Naal" ('' Puthiya Mukham'') * 2009: Annual Malayalam Movie Awards (Dubai) for Best Male Singer - "Pichavecha Naal" ('' Puthiya Mukham'') * 2011: Lata Mangeshkar Award by Government of Andhra Pradesh * 2011: Kerala Film Critics Award for Best Male Playback Singer - "Indhumukhi Varumo" ('' Holidays'') * 2012: MAA Music Award for Best Male Playback Singer - "Nee Dookudu" (''

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'') * 2012:

- "Bolo Na" ('' Chittagong'') * 2015: Tulu Cinemotsava Awards for Best Playback Singer - Rikshaw Driver ( Tulu Movie) Padma Shri Shankar Mahadevan

* 2019:

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for his contributions to Film Music under the category Arts.

Filmography

As actor

* '' Aranmanai 3'' (2021) Tamil - guest role in song "Theeyaga Thondri" * '' Katyar Kaljat Ghusali (film)'' (2015) Marathi * ''

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'' (2000) Tamil - guest role in song "thaniye" * '' Ek Se Badh Kar Ek'' (1995) Doordarshan Serial

As composer

* '' Rockford'' (1999) * ''

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'' (1999) * '' Shool'' (1999) * '' Dillagi'' (1999) * '' Mission Kashmir'' (2000) * '' Aalavandhan'' (2001) (Tamil) * '' Dil Chahta Hai'' (2001) * ''

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'' (2002) * '' Ek Aur Ek Gyarah'' (2003) * '' Armaan'' (2003) * '' Nayee Padosan'' (2003) * '' Kuch Naa Kaho'' (2003) * ''

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'' (2003) * ''

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'' (2004) * '' Kyun! Ho Gaya Na...'' (2004) * '' Lakshya'' (2004) * '' Phir Milenge'' (2004) * ''

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'' (2004) * ''

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'' (2005) * '' Dil Jo Bhi Kahey...'' (2005) * '' Dus'' (2005) * '' Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna'' (2006) * '' Don: The Chase Begins Again'' (2006) * '' Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love'' (2007) * '' Marigold: An Adventure in India'' (2007) * ''

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'' (2007) * '' Jhoom Barabar Jhoom'' (2007) * ''

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'' (2007) * '' Taare Zameen Par'' (2007) * '' High School Musical 2'' soundtrack (Hindi version) * '' Rock On!!'' (2008) * '' Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic'' (2008) * ''

Madambi ''Madampi'' () is a 2008 Indian Malayalam-language family drama film written and directed by B. Unnikrishnan. It stars Mohanlal, Siddique, Ajmal Ameer, Kavya Madhavan, Mallika Kapoor, and K. P. A. C. Lalitha. The film was released on 4 July 2 ...

'' (Malayalam) (2008) * '' Chandni Chowk to China'' (2009) * ''

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'' (Tamil) (2009) * ''

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'' (2009) * '' Luck by Chance'' (2009) * '' Sikandar'' (2009) * '' 13B'' (2009) * '' Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam'' (Telugu) (2009) * '' Wake Up Sid'' (2009) * ''

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'' (2009) * '' My Name Is Khan'' (2010) * '' Kismat Talkies'' (2010) * ''

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'' (2010) * ''

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'' (2010) * '' Housefull'' (2010) * '' Tere Bin Laden'' (2010) * '' Koochie Koochie Hota Hai'' (2011) * ''

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'' (2011) * '' De Ghuma Ke'' (World Cup 2011 song) * '' Game'' (2011) * ''

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'' (2011) * '' Don 2'' (2011) * '' Chittagong'' (2012) * '' Vishwaroopam'' (2013) * ''

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'' (2013) * '' D - Day'' (2013) * '' One By Two'' (2014) * '' Darr @ the Mall'' (2014) * '' 2 States'' (2014) * ''

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'' (2014) * ''

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'' (2015) Marathi * '' Katyar Kaljat Ghusali (film)'' (2015) Marathi * '' Than Than Gopal'' (2015) Marathi

As playback singer

Discography

Solo albums

* Nine * 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 as a Judge * Rising Star Live on Colors as a Judge * Indian Voice on Mazhavil Manorama as a Judge. * Super Singer 6 & 7 as a Special Guest on Star Vijay * Vijay Star Nite - Durban as a Performer in Durban on Star Vijay ** ** * Super Singer Junior Season 6 & 7 on Star Vijay as a Judge * Super Singer Champion of Champions on Star Vijay as a judge * Super Singer 8 as a Performer & Judge along with other leading singers of Tamil ( Hariharan, Sid Sriram,

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, Anuradha Sri Ram, Shasha Tirupati, Stephen Devassy, SPB Charan, Vijay Yesudas, Benny Dayal, Kalpana Ragavendar, Saindhavi, Shakthisree Gopalan, Pradeep Kumar, Vijay Prakash, Karthick, Gana Bala, Anthony Daasan,

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, Grace Karunas, Karunas) on the Grand Launch Episode on Star Vijay *

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as a judge and mentor *

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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as a judge and mentor.

References

External links

*
Shankar Mahadevan Academy
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