Biography
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.
Sound 205
2020s
- 2026
Charukesi
Playback Singer
- 2025
Vala: Story of a Bangle
Playback Singer
Raveendra Nee Evide?
Playback Singer
Akaal: The Unconquered
Music
Sangeet Manapmaan
Music
- 2024
- 2023
Dono
Music
Regina
Playback Singer
- 2022
Anukoni Prayanam
Playback Singer
Jetty
Playback Singer
Dhaakad
Original Music Composer
Modern Love Mumbai
Music, Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
- 2021
Akhanda
Playback Singer
- 2020
It's My Life
Music
2010s
- 2019
Sangathamizhan
Playback Singer
The Zoya Factor
Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Ittymaani: Made In China
Playback Singer
Arjun Suravaram
Playback Singer
My Dear Prime Minister
Original Music Composer
Boomerang
Playback Singer
- 2018
Halkaa
Music
Soorma
Original Music Composer
- 2016
Rock On 2
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Mirzya
Original Music Composer
Kochavva Paulo Ayyappa Coelho
Playback Singer
Daav Thai Gayo Yaar
Playback Singer
Ghayal Once Again
Original Music Composer
- 2015
Katti Batti
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Chehere: A Modern Day Classic
Playback Singer
DK
Playback Singer
Anegan
Playback Singer
- 2014
Aagadu
Playback Singer
Avatharam
Playback Singer
Anvatt
Music
2 States
Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Ulidavaru Kandanthe
Playback Singer
One by Two
Music
- 2013
Bicycle Thieves
Playback Singer
Pattathu Yaanai
Playback Singer
D-Day
Original Music Composer
Vishwaroopam
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Main Krishna Hoon
Playback Singer
- 2012
Chittagong
Original Music Composer
- 2011
The Desire: A Journey of a Woman
Original Music Composer
Aarakshan
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Badrinath
Playback Singer
Nenu Naa Rakshasi
Playback Singer
Kullanari Koottam
Playback Singer
Patiala House
Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
- 2010
Thenmerku Paruvakatru
Playback Singer
Guzaarish
Playback Singer
Autograph
Playback Singer
Drohi
Playback Singer
Moscowin Kavery
Playback Singer
Hum Tum Aur Ghost
Original Music Composer
2000s
- 2009
Vettaikaaran
Playback Singer
London Dreams
Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Wake Up Sid
Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Meghatheertham
Playback Singer
Siva Manasula Sakthi
Playback Singer
Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam
Original Music Composer
Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu
Playback Singer
- 2008
Silambattam
Playback Singer
Aegan
Playback Singer
Saroja
Playback Singer
God Tussi Great Ho
Playback Singer
Kuselan
Playback Singer
Mehbooba
Playback Singer
- 2007
Billa
Playback Singer
Kannamoochi Yenada
Playback Singer
Vel
Playback Singer
Polladhavan
Playback Singer
Kattradhu Thamizh
Playback Singer
Satham Podathey
Playback Singer
Marigold
Original Music Composer
Chennai 600028
Playback Singer
Pokkiri
Playback Singer
- 2006
Thimiru
Playback Singer
Sri Ramadasu
Playback Singer
Happy
Playback Singer
- 2005
Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi!
Playback Singer
Daas
Playback Singer
Kanda Naal Mudhal
Playback Singer
Ghajini
Playback Singer
Dil Jo Bhi Kahey...
Music
The Inner/Outer World of Shah Rukh Khan
Music
Anniyan
Playback Singer
Jithan
Playback Singer
Sachein
Playback Singer
Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana
Playback Singer
Thirupaachi
Playback Singer
- 2004
Manmadhan
Playback Singer
Arjun
Playback Singer
Kyun! Ho Gaya Na...
Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Sullan
Playback Singer
Naani
Playback Singer
Aethiree
Playback Singer
Perazhagan
Playback Singer
- 2003
Thiruda Thirudi
Playback Singer
Thennavan
Playback Singer
Kadhal Konden
Playback Singer
Vellithira
Playback Singer
Armaan
Music
Stumped
Playback Singer
- 2002
Mounam Pesiyadhe
Playback Singer
Yeh Kya Ho Raha Hai?
Music
Pammal K. Sambandam
Playback Singer
Takkari Donga
Playback Singer
- 2001
Aalavandhan
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Paarthale Paravasam
Playback Singer
Manadhai Thirudivittai
Playback Singer
Minnale
Playback Singer
Murari
Playback Singer
Rishi
Playback Singer
Dheena
Playback Singer
- 2000
Mission Kashmir
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Thenali
Playback Singer
Vamsi
Playback Singer
Rhythm
Playback Singer
Alaipayuthey
Playback Singer
Yuvaraju
Playback Singer
1990s
- 1999
Thakshak
Playback Singer
Shool
Original Music Composer
Rockford
Original Music Composer
Sangamam
Playback Singer
Rajakumarudu
Playback Singer
- 1998
- 1997
V.I.P
Playback Singer
Auzaar
Playback Singer
Minsara Kanavu
Playback Singer
- 1995
- 1994
Kaadhalan
Playback Singer
No release date
Don 3
Music
Acted in 5
2020s
- 2026
Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2026
TV
- 2021
Aranmanai 3
Movie
2010s
- 2017
- 2015
Katyar Kaljat Ghusali
Pandit Bhanushankar Shastri
2000s
- 2000
Rhythm
Special Appearance in "Thaniye" Song
Appearances7
2010s
- 2016
2000s
- 2008
Oye! It's Friday!
Himself · 1 episode
- 2007
- 2006
Way of Beauty - Shakti Timeless
Self
- 2000
No release date
Decoding Shankar
Self
Thanked in the credits1
2000s
- 2000
Rhythm
Thanks