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Shankar Mahadevan
Composer, Actor, Additional CreditsBorn March 3, 1967 (58 years)
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.
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.
Shankar Mahadevan Filmography
| 2025 | |
| 2025 | |
| 2023 | |
| 2022 | Modern Love Mumbai (TV Series) |
| 2020 | |
| 2020 | Bandish Bandits (TV Series) |
| 2018 | |
| 2014 | |
| 2014 | |
| 2009 | |
| 2004 | |
| 2003 |
| 2016 | The Kapil Sharma Show (TV Series) · as Himself |
| 2015 | 60th Britannia Filmfare Awards · as Self - Winner |
| 2015 | International Jazz Day · as Self |
| 2011 | Masti Express · as Self |
| 2009 | NPR Music Tiny Desk Concerts (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2008 | Oye! It's Friday! (TV Series) · as Himself |
| 2008 | Khatron Ke Khiladi (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2006 | Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs (2006) (TV Series) · as Self - Judge |
| 2002 | Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (TV Series) · as Himself |
| 2000 | Kaun Banega Crorepati (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2000 | Chal Mere Bhai · as Self (title Sequence) |
| 2021 | |
| 2017 | Rising Star (IN) (TV Series) · as Judge |
| 2015 | Katyar Kaljat Ghusali · as Pandit Bhanushankar Shastri |
| 2011 | Raada Rox · as (guest Appearance) |
| 2000 | Rhythm · as Special Appearance In "thaniye" Song |
| 1996 | It's Supernatural (TV Series) · as Khalida's Father |
| 1995 | Sa Re Ga Ma Pa (TV Series) · as Judge |
| 2026 | Don 3: The Final Chapter · as Composer |
| 2025 | Akhanda 2 - Thaandavam · as Playback Singer |
| 2025 | Tere Ishk Mein · as Playback Singer |
| 2025 | Vala: Story of a Bangle · as Playback Singer |
| 2025 | Aarpar · as Playback Singer |
| 2025 | Raveendra Nee Evide? · as Playback Singer |
| 2024 | Yudhra · as Original Music Composer |
| 2023 | The Archies · as Original Music Composer |
| 2023 | Sam Bahadur · as Music Director |
| 2023 | Regina · as Playback Singer |
| 2023 | Ponniyin Selvan: Part Two · as Playback Singer |
| 2022 | Mister Mummy · as Composer |
| 2022 | Jetty · as Playback Singer |
| 2022 | Anukoni Prayanam · as Playback Singer |
| 2022 | Ranga Ranga Vaibhavanga · as Playback Singer |
| 2022 | Ante Sundharaniki · as Playback Singer |
| 2022 | Samrat Prithviraj · as Original Music Composer |
| 2022 | Dhaakad · as Original Music Composer |
| 2021 | Akhanda · as Playback Singer |
| 2021 | Bunty Aur Babli 2 · as Original Music Composer |
| 2021 | Toofaan · as Original Music Composer |
| 2021 | Vakeel Saab · as Playback Singer |
| 2021 | Koochie Koochie Hota Hai · as Lead Composer |
| 2020 | Panga · as Original Music Composer |
| 2020 | Sarileru Neekevvaru · as Playback Singer |
| 2020 | Chhapaak · as Original Music Composer |
| 2019 | Arjun Suravaram · as Playback Singer |
| 2019 | Sangathamizhan · as Playback Singer |
| 2019 | The Zoya Factor · as Original Music Composer |
| 2019 | Ittymaani: Made in China · as Playback Singer |
| 2019 | Saaho · as Original Music Composer |
| 2019 | Devi 2 · as Playback Singer |
| 2019 | Boomerang · as Playback Singer |
| 2019 | Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi · as Original Music Composer |
| 2019 | Viswasam · as Playback Singer |
| 2018 | Mere Pyare Prime Minister · as Original Music Composer |
| 2018 | Soorma · as Original Music Composer |
| 2018 | Raazi · as Playback Singer |
| 2018 | Kaala · as Playback Singer |
| 2016 | Rock on 2 · as Original Music Composer |
| 2016 | Mirza's Lady · as Original Music Composer |
| 2016 | Daav Thai Gayo Yaar · as Playback Singer |
| 2016 | Ghayal Once Again · as Original Music Composer |
| 2015 | Katyar Kaljat Ghusali · as Composer |
| 2015 | Katti Batti · as Original Music Composer |
| 2015 | Dil Dhadakne Do · as Original Music Composer |
| 2015 | Mitwaa · as Composer |
| 2015 | Dk · as Playback Singer |
| 2015 | Anegan · as Playback Singer |
| 2014 | PK · as Playback Singer |
| 2014 | Kill Dil · as Original Music Composer |
| 2014 | Happy New Year · as Playback Singer |
| 2014 | Aagadu · as Playback Singer |
| 2014 | Avatharam · as Playback Singer |
| 2014 | 2 States · as Playback Singer |
| 2014 | Ulidavaru Kandanthe · as Playback Singer |
| 2013 | Gori Tere Pyaar Mein! · as Playback Singer |
| 2013 | Pattathu Yaanai · as Playback Singer |
| 2013 | D-Day · as Original Music Composer |
| 2013 | Bhaag Milkha Bhaag · as Original Music Composer |
| 2013 | Main Krishna Hoon · as Playback Singer |
| 2013 | Vishwaroopam · as Original Music Composer |
| 2012 | Delhi Safari · as Composer |
| 2012 | Chittagong · as Original Music Composer |
| 2011 | Don 2 · as Original Music Composer |
| 2011 | Watch Indian Circus · as Music Director |
| 2011 | Dookudu · as Playback Singer |
| 2011 | Aarakshan · as Original Music Composer |
| 2011 | Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara · as Original Music Composer |
| 2011 | Zokkomon · as Composer |
| 2011 | Game · as Original Music Composer |
| 2011 | Kullanari Koottam · as Playback Singer |
| 2011 | Patiala House · as Original Music Composer |
| 2010 | Guzaarish · as Playback Singer |
| 2010 | Autograph · as Playback Singer |
| 2010 | Drohi · as Playback Singer |
| 2010 | We Are Family · as Composer |
| 2010 | Moscowin Kaveri · as Playback Singer |
| 2010 | Tere Bin Laden · as Composer |
| 2010 | Raajneeti · as Playback Singer |
| 2010 | Housefull · as Original Music Composer |
| 2010 | Hum Tum Aur Ghost · as Original Music Composer |
| 2010 | Karthik Calling Karthik · as Playback Singer |
| 2010 | My Name Is Khan · as Original Music Composer |
| 2009 | Vettaikaaran · as Playback Singer |
| 2009 | London Dreams · as Original Music Composer |
| 2009 | Wake Up Sid · as Playback Singer |
| 2009 | Love Game · as Composer |
| 2009 | Sikandar · as Composer |
| 2009 | Shortkut - The Con Is On · as Composer |
| 2009 | Siva Manasula Sakthi · as Playback Singer |
| 2009 | Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam · as Original Music Composer |
| 2009 | Luck by Chance · as Original Music Composer |
| 2009 | Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu · as Playback Singer |
| 2009 | CC2C · as Original Music Composer |
| 2008 | Silambattam · as Playback Singer |
| 2008 | Aegan · as Playback Singer |
| 2008 | Saroja · as Playback Singer |
| 2008 | Rock On!! · as Original Music Composer |
| 2008 | God Tussi Great Ho · as Playback Singer |
| 2008 | Bachna Ae Haseeno · as Playback Singer |
| 2008 | Kuselan · as Playback Singer |
| 2008 | Mehbooba · as Playback Singer |
| 2008 | Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic · as Co-Composer |
| 2007 | Like Stars on Earth · as Original Music Composer |
| 2007 | Billa · as Playback Singer |
| 2007 | Vel · as Playback Singer |
| 2007 | Polladhavan · as Playback Singer |
| 2007 | Kannamoochi Yenada · as Playback Singer |
| 2007 | Machakkaaran · as Playback Singer |
| 2007 | Kattradhu Thamizh · as Playback Singer |
| 2007 | Johnny Gaddaar · as Original Music Composer |
| 2007 | Satham Podathey · as Playback Singer |
| 2007 | Heyy Babyy · as Original Music Composer |
| 2007 | Marigold · as Original Music Composer |
| 2007 | Chennai 600028 · as Playback Singer |
| 2007 | Jhoom Barabar Jhoom · as Composer |
| 2007 | Chota Mumbai · as Playback Singer |
| 2007 | Salaam-E-Ishq · as Playback Singer |
| 2007 | Pokkiri · as Playback Singer |
| 2006 | Don · as Original Music Composer |
| 2006 | Thimiru · as Playback Singer |
| 2006 | Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna · as Original Music Composer |
| 2006 | Sri Ramadasu · as Playback Singer |
| 2005 | Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi! · as Playback Singer |
| 2005 | Kanda Naal Mudhal · as Playback Singer |
| 2005 | Ghajini · as Playback Singer |
| 2005 | Dil Jo Bhi Kahey... · as Composer |
| 2005 | Daas · as Playback Singer |
| 2005 | Anniyan · as Playback Singer |
| 2005 | Bunty Aur Babli · as Composer |
| 2005 | Thotti Jaya · as Playback Singer |
| 2005 | Jithan · as Playback Singer |
| 2005 | Sachien · as Playback Singer |
| 2005 | Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana · as Playback Singer |
| 2005 | Chalta Hai Yaar · as Playback Singer |
| 2004 | Manmadhan · as Playback Singer |
| 2004 | Look What's Happened Now · as Playback Singer |
| 2004 | Sullan · as Playback Singer |
| 2004 | Lakshya · as Original Music Composer |
| 2004 | Naani · as Playback Singer |
| 2004 | Aethiree · as Playback Singer |
| 2004 | Perazhagan · as Playback Singer |
| 2004 | |
| 2004 | Arjun · as Playback Singer |
| 2003 | Kal Ho Naa Ho · as Original Music Composer |
| 2003 | Thiruda Thirudi · as Playback Singer |
| 2003 | Kuch Naa Kaho · as Composer |
| 2003 | Thennavan · as Playback Singer |
| 2003 | Kaadhal Konden · as Playback Singer |
| 2003 | Vellithira · as Playback Singer |
| 2003 | Nayee Padosan · as Composer |
| 2003 | Stumped · as Playback Singer |
| 2003 | Ek Aur Ek Gyarah: By Hook or by Crook · as Composer |
| 2003 | Okkadu · as Playback Singer |
| 2002 | Yeh Kya Ho Raha Hai? · as Composer |
| 2002 | Baba · as Playback Singer |
| 2002 | Thamizhan · as Playback Singer |
| 2002 | Pammal K. Sambandam · as Playback Singer |
| 2002 | Takkari Donga · as Playback Singer |
| 2002 | Mounam Pesiyadhe · as Playback Singer |
| 2001 | Aalavandhan · as Original Music Composer |
| 2001 | Paarthale Paravasam · as Playback Singer |
| 2001 | Manadhai Thirudivittai · as Playback Singer |
| 2001 | Nuvvu Naaku Nachchav · as Playback Singer |
| 2001 | Dil Chahta Hai · as Original Music Composer |
| 2001 | Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India · as Playback Singer |
| 2001 | Murari · as Playback Singer |
| 2001 | Rishi · as Playback Singer |
| 2001 | Minnale · as Playback Singer |
| 2001 | Dheena · as Playback Singer |
| 2000 | Mission Kashmir · as Playback Singer |
| 2000 | Thenali · as Playback Singer |
| 2000 | Vamsee · as Playback Singer |
| 2000 | Rhythm · as Playback Singer |
| 2000 | Alai Payuthey · as Playback Singer |
| 2000 | Yuvaraju · as Playback Singer |
| 2000 | Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani · as Playback Singer |
| 2000 | Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge · as Playback Singer |
| 1999 | Shool · as Original Music Composer |
| 1999 | Hum Saath-Saath Hain · as Playback Singer |
| 1999 | Rockford · as Original Music Composer |
| 1999 | Raja Kumarudu · as Playback Singer |
| 1999 | Sangamam · as Playback Singer |
| 1999 | Straight from the Heart · as Playback Singer |
| 1999 | Biwi No. 1 · as Playback Singer |
| 1999 | Bhopal Express · as Composer |
| 1998 | Kuch Kuch Hota Hai · as Playback Singer |
| 1997 | V.I.P · as Playback Singer |
| 1997 | Auzaar · as Playback Singer |
| 1997 | Minsaara Kanavu · as Playback Singer |
| 1995 | Oh Darling Yeh Hai India · as Playback Singer |
| 1994 | Kaadhalan · as Playback Singer |