
Shankar Mahadevan
Known For
Sound
Born
1967-03-03 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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.
Most Known For

The Kapil Sharma Show
as Self

The Kapil Sharma Show
as Himself

NPR Tiny Desk Concerts
as Self

Kaun Banega Crorepati
as Self

Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
as Himself

Oye! It's Friday!
as Himself

Rising Star
as Judge

Decoding Shankar
as Self

Naam Reh Jayega

Rhythm
as Special Appearance in "Thaniye" Song

Katyar Kaljat Ghusali
as Pandit Bhanushankar Shastri

Aranmanai 3

Way of Beauty - Shakti Timeless
as Self