Shankar Mahadevan
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

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.

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Crew

Don 3 (2025)
Music
The Archies (2023)
Original Music Composer
Sam Bahadur (2023)
Music Director | Playback Singer
Dono (2023)
Music
Regina (2023)
Playback Singer
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II (2023)
Playback Singer
Jetty (2022)
Playback Singer
Anukoni Prayanam (2022)
Playback Singer
Ranga Ranga Vaibhavanga (2022)
Playback Singer
Ante... Sundaraniki! (2022)
Playback Singer
Samrat Prithviraj (2022)
Original Music Composer
Dhaakad (2022)
Original Music Composer
Akhanda (2021)
Playback Singer
Bunty Aur Babli 2 (2021)
Original Music Composer
Toofaan (2021)
Original Music Composer
Vakeel Saab (2021)
Playback Singer
It's My Life (2020)
Music
Panga (2020)
Original Music Composer | Playback Singer
Sarileru Neekevvaru (2020)
Playback Singer
Chhapaak (2020)
Original Music Composer
Sangathamizhan (2019)
Playback Singer
The Zoya Factor (2019)
Original Music Composer | Playback Singer
Ittymaani: Made In China (2019)
Playback Singer
Saaho (2019)
Original Music Composer | Playback Singer
Devi 2 (2019)
Playback Singer
Arjun Suravaram (2019)
Playback Singer
Mere Pyare Prime Minister (2019)
Original Music Composer
Boomerang (2019)
Playback Singer
Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi (2019)
Original Music Composer
Viswasam (2019)
Playback Singer
Halkaa (2018)
Music
Soorma (2018)
Original Music Composer
Kaala (2018)
Playback Singer
Raazi (2018)
Original Music Composer | Playback Singer
Rock On 2 (2016)
Playback Singer | Original Music Composer
Mirzya (2016)
Original Music Composer
Ghayal Once Again (2016)
Original Music Composer
Katti Batti (2015)
Original Music Composer | Playback Singer
Chehere: A Modern Day Classic (2015)
Playback Singer
Dil Dhadakne Do (2015)
Original Music Composer
Anegan (2015)
Playback Singer
DK (2015)
Playback Singer
PK (2014)
Playback Singer
Kill Dil (2014)
Original Music Composer | Playback Singer
Happy New Year (2014)
Playback Singer
Avatharam (2014)
Playback Singer
Anvatt (2014)
Music
2 States (2014)
Original Music Composer | Playback Singer
Ulidavaru Kandanthe (2014)
Playback Singer
One by Two (2014)
Music
Gori Tere Pyaar Mein (2013)
Playback Singer
Pattathu Yaanai (2013)
Playback Singer
D-Day (2013)
Original Music Composer
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013)
Original Music Composer
Main Krishna Hoon (2013)
Playback Singer
Vishwaroopam (2013)
Original Music Composer | Playback Singer
Chittagong (2012)
Original Music Composer
Don 2 (2011)
Original Music Composer
Dekh Indian Circus (2011)
Music Director
The Desire: A Journey of a Woman (2011)
Original Music Composer
Aarakshan (2011)
Original Music Composer | Playback Singer
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011)
Original Music Composer
Game (2011)
Original Music Composer
Kullanari Koottam (2011)
Playback Singer
Patiala House (2011)
Original Music Composer | Playback Singer
Guzaarish (2010)
Playback Singer
Drohi (2010)
Playback Singer
Moscowin Kavery (2010)
Playback Singer
Raajneeti (2010)
Playback Singer
Housefull (2010)
Original Music Composer
Hum Tum Aur Ghost (2010)
Original Music Composer
Karthik Calling Karthik (2010)
Original Music Composer | Playback Singer
My Name Is Khan (2010)
Original Music Composer | Music
Vettaikaaran (2009)
Playback Singer
London Dreams (2009)
Original Music Composer | Playback Singer
Wake Up Sid (2009)
Original Music Composer | Playback Singer
Meghatheertham (2009)
Playback Singer
Yavarum Nalam (2009)
Music
Siva Manasula Sakthi (2009)
Playback Singer
Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam (2009)
Original Music Composer
Luck by Chance (2009)
Original Music Composer
Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu (2009)
Playback Singer
Chandni Chowk to China (2009)
Original Music Composer | Playback Singer
Silambattam (2008)
Playback Singer
Aegan (2008)
Playback Singer
Saroja (2008)
Playback Singer
Rock On!! (2008)
Original Music Composer
God Tussi Great Ho (2008)
Playback Singer
Bachna Ae Haseeno (2008)
Playback Singer
Kuselan (2008)
Playback Singer
Mehbooba (2008)
Playback Singer
Like Stars on Earth (2007)
Original Music Composer
Billa (2007)
Playback Singer
Kannamoochi Yenada (2007)
Playback Singer
Vel (2007)
Playback Singer
Polladhavan (2007)
Playback Singer
Machakaaran (2007)
Playback Singer
Kattradhu Thamizh (2007)
Playback Singer
Johnny Gaddaar (2007)
Music
Satham Podathey (2007)
Playback Singer
Heyy Babyy (2007)
Original Music Composer
Marigold (2007)
Original Music Composer
Chennai 600028 (2007)
Playback Singer
Salaam-e-Ishq (2007)
Original Music Composer | Playback Singer
Pokkiri (2007)
Playback Singer
Don (2006)
Original Music Composer
Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006)
Original Music Composer
Thimiru (2006)
Playback Singer
Sri Ramadasu (2006)
Playback Singer
Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi! (2005)
Playback Singer
Daas (2005)
Playback Singer
Kanda Naal Mudhal (2005)
Playback Singer
Ghajini (2005)
Playback Singer
Anniyan (2005)
Playback Singer
Thotti Jaya (2005)
Playback Singer
Jithan (2005)
Playback Singer
Sachein (2005)
Playback Singer
Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana (2005)
Playback Singer
Chalta Hai Yaar (2005)
Playback Singer
Manmadhan (2004)
Playback Singer
Phir Milenge (2004)
Music
Kyun...! Ho Gaya Na (2004)
Original Music Composer | Playback Singer
Sullan (2004)
Playback Singer
Lakshya (2004)
Original Music Composer
Aethiree (2004)
Playback Singer
Perazhagan (2004)
Playback Singer
Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003)
Original Music Composer
Thiruda Thirudi (2003)
Playback Singer
Thennavan (2003)
Playback Singer
Kadhal Konden (2003)
Playback Singer
Armaan (2003)
Music
Stumped (2003)
Playback Singer
Mounam Pesiyadhe (2002)
Playback Singer
Thamizhan (2002)
Playback Singer
Pammal K. Sambandam (2002)
Playback Singer
Paarthale Paravasam (2001)
Playback Singer
Manadhai Thirudivittai (2001)
Playback Singer
Aalavandhan (2001)
Original Music Composer | Playback Singer
Dil Chahta Hai (2001)
Original Music Composer
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001)
Playback Singer
Minnale (2001)
Playback Singer
Rishi (2001)
Playback Singer
Dheena (2001)
Playback Singer
Mission Kashmir (2000)
Original Music Composer | Playback Singer
Thenali (2000)
Playback Singer
Rhythm (2000)
Playback Singer | Thanks
Alaipayuthey (2000)
Playback Singer
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge (2000)
Playback Singer
Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani (2000)
Playback Singer
Hum Saath Saath Hain (1999)
Playback Singer
Shool (1999)
Original Music Composer
Rockford (1999)
Original Music Composer
Sangamam (1999)
Playback Singer
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999)
Playback Singer
Biwi No.1 (1999)
Playback Singer
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998)
Playback Singer
V.I.P (1997)
Playback Singer
Auzaar (1997)
Playback Singer
Minsara Kanavu (1997)
Playback Singer
Oh Darling! Yeh Hai India! (1995)
Playback Singer
Kadhalan (1994)
Playback Singer