Shankar Mahadevan
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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Films (215)
Jailer 2
2026 · Playback Singer
Charukesi
2026 · Playback Singer
Chatha Pacha: The Ring of Rowdies
2026 · Music, Playback Singer
Akhanda 2: Thaandavam
2025 · Playback Singer
Tere Ishk Mein
2025 · Playback Singer
Vala: Story of a Bangle
2025 · Playback Singer
Aarpar
2025 · Playback Singer
Mirai
2025 · Playback Singer
Raveendra Nee Evide?
2025 · Playback Singer
Sitaare Zameen Par
2025 · Music, Playback Singer
Akaal: The Unconquered
2025 · Music
Sangeet Manapmaan
2025 · Music
Yudhra
2024 · Original Music Composer
Sam Bahadur
2023 · Music Director, Playback Singer
The Archies
2023 · Original Music Composer
Dono
2023 · Music
Regina
2023 · Playback Singer
2018 - Everyone Is a Hero
2023 · Playback Singer
PS 2 - Ponniyin Selvan Partie 2
2023 · Playback Singer
Anukoni Prayanam
2022 · Playback Singer
Jetty
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
Aranmanai 3
2021
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
El Factor Zoya
2019 · Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Ittymaani: Made In China
2019 · Playback Singer
Saaho
2019 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Devi 2
2019 · Playback Singer
Arjun Suravaram
2019 · Playback Singer
Mon cher Premier ministre
2019 · Original Music Composer
Boomerang
2019 · Playback Singer
Manikarnika: Reine de Jhansi
2019 · Original Music Composer
Viswasam
2019 · Playback Singer
Halkaa
2018 · Music
Soorma
2018 · Original Music Composer
Kaala
2018 · Playback Singer
Raazi
2018 · Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Rock On 2
2016 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Mirzya
2016 · Original Music Composer
Kochavva Paulo Ayyappa Coelho
2016 · Playback Singer
Daav Thai Gayo Yaar
2016 · Playback Singer
Ghayal Once Again
2016 · Original Music Composer
Katyar Kaljat Ghusali
2015 · Pandit Bhanushankar Shastri
Katti Batti
2015 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Chehere: A Modern Day Classic
2015 · Playback Singer
Indru Netru Naalai
2015 · Playback Singer
Dil Dhadakne Do
2015 · Original Music Composer
DK
2015 · Playback Singer
Anegan
2015 · Playback Singer
PK
2014 · Playback Singer
Kill Dil
2014 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Happy New Year
2014 · Playback Singer
Aagadu
2014 · Playback Singer
Avatharam
2014 · Playback Singer
Anvatt
2014 · Music
2 States
2014 · Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Ring Master
2014 · Playback Singer
Ulidavaru Kandanthe
2014 · Playback Singer
One by Two
2014 · Music
Bicycle Thieves
2013 · Playback Singer
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
Sound Thoma
2013 · Playback Singer
Vishwaroopam
2013 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Main Krishna Hoon
2013 · Playback Singer
Chittagong
2012 · Original Music Composer
Mallu Singh
2012 · Playback Singer
Don 2
2011 · Original Music Composer
Dekh Indian Circus
2011 · Music Director
Dookudu
2011 · Playback Singer
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
Badrinath
2011 · Playback Singer
Nenu Naa Rakshasi
2011 · Playback Singer
Game
2011 · Original Music Composer
Kullanari Koottam
2011 · Playback Singer
Patiala House
2011 · Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Thenmerku Paruvakatru
2010 · Playback Singer
Guzaarish
2010 · Playback Singer
Autograph
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 · Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
My Name Is Khan
2010 · Original Music Composer, Music
Vettaikaaran
2009 · Playback Singer
London Dreams
2009 · Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Wake Up Sid
2009 · Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Meghatheertham
2009 · Playback Singer
Yavarum Nalam
2009 · Original Music Composer
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 · Original Music Composer
Satham Podathey
2007 · Playback Singer
Heyy Babyy
2007 · Original Music Composer
Marigold
2007 · Original Music Composer
Chennai 600028
2007 · Playback Singer
Chotta Mumbai
2007 · Playback Singer
Salaam-e-Ishq
2007 · Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
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
Happy
2006 · Playback Singer
Way of Beauty - Shakti Timeless
2006 · Self
Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi!
2005 · Playback Singer
Daas
2005 · Playback Singer
Kanda Naal Mudhal
2005 · Playback Singer
Ghajini
2005 · Playback Singer
Dil Jo Bhi Kahey...
2005 · Music
The Inner/Outer World of Shah Rukh Khan
2005 · Music
Anniyan
2005 · Playback Singer
Thotti Jaya
2005 · Playback Singer
Jithan
2005 · Playback Singer
Sachein
2005 · Playback Singer
Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana
2005 · Playback Singer
Thirupaachi
2005 · Playback Singer
Chalta Hai Yaar
2005 · Playback Singer
Manmadhan
2004 · Playback Singer
Arjun
2004 · Playback Singer
Phir Milenge
2004 · Music
Kyun! Ho Gaya Na...
2004 · Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Sri Anjaneyam
2004 · Playback Singer
Sullan
2004 · Playback Singer
Lakshya
2004 · Original Music Composer
Naani
2004 · Playback Singer
Aethiree
2004 · Playback Singer
Perazhagan
2004 · Playback Singer
Kal Ho Naa Ho
2003 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Thiruda Thirudi
2003 · Playback Singer
Thennavan
2003 · Playback Singer
Kadhal Konden
2003 · Playback Singer
Vellithira
2003 · Playback Singer
Armaan
2003 · Music
Stumped
2003 · Playback Singer
Okkadu
2003 · Playback Singer
Mounam Pesiyadhe
2002 · Playback Singer
Bobby
2002 · Playback Singer
Yeh Kya Ho Raha Hai?
2002 · Music
Baba
2002 · Playback Singer
Thamizhan
2002 · Playback Singer
Pammal K. Sambandam
2002 · Playback Singer
Takkari Donga
2002 · Playback Singer
Aalavandhan
2001 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Paarthale Paravasam
2001 · Playback Singer
Manadhai Thirudivittai
2001 · Playback Singer
Nuvvu Naaku Nachav
2001 · Playback Singer
Dil Chahta Hai
2001 · Original Music Composer
Lagaan
2001 · Playback Singer
Minnale
2001 · Playback Singer
Murari
2001 · Playback Singer
Rishi
2001 · Playback Singer
Dheena
2001 · Playback Singer
Mission Kashmir
2000 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Thenali
2000 · Playback Singer
Vamsi
2000 · Playback Singer
Rhythm
2000 · Special Appearance in "Thaniye" Song, Thanks, Playback Singer
Refugee
2000 · Playback Singer
Kushi
2000 · Playback Singer
Alaipayuthey
2000 · Playback Singer
Yuvaraju
2000 · Playback Singer
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
2000 · Playback Singer
Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani
2000 · Playback Singer
Thakshak
1999 · Playback Singer
Hum Saath Saath Hain
1999 · Playback Singer
Shool
1999 · Original Music Composer
Rockford
1999 · Original Music Composer
Sangamam
1999 · Playback Singer
Rajakumarudu
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
Kaadhalan
1994 · Playback Singer
Decoding Shankar
· Self
Don 3
· Music
Salaam-e-Ishq Sequel
· Music Director
Séries (11)
Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2026
2026
Modern Love Mumbai
2022 · Music, Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Naam Reh Jayega
2022
Bandish Bandits
2020 · Music
Rising Star
2017 · Judge
The Kapil Sharma Show
2016 · Self
Oye! It's Friday!
2008 · Himself
NPR Tiny Desk Concerts
2008 · Self
Super Singer Junior
2007 · Self - Judge
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
2002 · Himself
Kaun Banega Crorepati
2000 · Self