Person Details

Birthday:

Aliases: Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy , Shankar Ehsaan Loy , Shankar Mahadevan

Gender: Male

Place of birth: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Homepage: http://shankarmahadevan.com/

Movie Involvements: 199

TV Involvements: 7

Most Famous Work

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 Famous Work

Bandish Bandits
Average
7

Bandish Bandits

 (2020) Music
Like Stars on Earth
Average
8

Like Stars on Earth

 (2007) Original Music Composer
Modern Love Mumbai
Average
5

Modern Love Mumbai

 (2022) Original Music Composer
PK
Average
8

PK

 (2014) Playback Singer
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Average
8

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

 (1998) Playback Singer
Housefull
Average
6

Housefull

 (2010) Original Music Composer
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
Average
8

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

 (2011) Original Music Composer
Kal Ho Naa Ho
Average
7

Kal Ho Naa Ho

 (2003) Playback Singer

Acting

Year Character Movie/Tv
2022 N/A
Naam Reh Jayega
Naam Reh Jayega
 2022-05-01
TV Show
2021 N/A
Aranmanai 3
Aranmanai 3
 2021-10-14
 Movie
2017 Judge
Rising Star
Rising Star
 2017-02-04
TV Show
2016 Self
The Kapil Sharma Show
The Kapil Sharma Show
 2016-04-23
TV Show
Himself
The Kapil Sharma Show
The Kapil Sharma Show
 2016-04-23
TV Show
2015 Pandit Bhanushankar Shastri
Katyar Kaljat Ghusali
Katyar Kaljat Ghusali
 2015-11-12
 Movie
2008 Himself
Oye! It's Friday!
Oye! It's Friday!
 2008-12-12
TV Show
Self
NPR Tiny Desk Concerts
NPR Tiny Desk Concerts
 2008-04-22
TV Show
2006 Self
Way of Beauty - Shakti Timeless
Way of Beauty - Shakti Timeless
 2006-01-01
 Movie
2002 Himself
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
 2002-03-22
TV Show
2000 Special Appearance in "Thaniye" Song
Rhythm
Rhythm
 2000-09-15
 Movie
Self
Kaun Banega Crorepati
Kaun Banega Crorepati
 2000-07-03
TV Show
Self
Decoding Shankar
Decoding Shankar
Movie
Year Character Movie/Tv

Sound

Year Role Movie/Tv
2025 Music
Sitaare Zameen Par
Sitaare Zameen Par
 2025-06-20
 Movie
Playback Singer
Sitaare Zameen Par
Sitaare Zameen Par
 2025-06-20
 Movie
Music
Akaal: The Unconquered
Akaal: The Unconquered
 2025-04-10
 Movie
Music
Sangeet Manapmaan
Sangeet Manapmaan
 2025-01-10
 Movie
2024 Original Music Composer
Yudhra
Yudhra
 2024-09-20
 Movie
2023 Original Music Composer
The Archies
The Archies
 2023-12-07
 Movie
Music Director
Sam Bahadur
Sam Bahadur
 2023-12-01
 Movie
Playback Singer
Sam Bahadur
Sam Bahadur
 2023-12-01
 Movie
Music
Dono
Dono
 2023-10-05
 Movie
Playback Singer
Regina
Regina
 2023-06-23
 Movie
Playback Singer
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
 2023-04-28
 Movie
2022 Playback Singer
Anukoni Prayanam
Anukoni Prayanam
 2022-10-28
 Movie
Playback Singer
Jetty
Jetty
 2022-10-28
 Movie
Playback Singer
Ranga Ranga Vaibhavanga
Ranga Ranga Vaibhavanga
 2022-09-02
 Movie
Playback Singer
Ante... Sundaraniki!
Ante... Sundaraniki!
 2022-06-10
 Movie
Original Music Composer
Samrat Prithviraj
Samrat Prithviraj
 2022-06-03
 Movie
Original Music Composer
Dhaakad
Dhaakad
 2022-05-20
 Movie
Music
Modern Love Mumbai
Modern Love Mumbai
 2022-05-13
 TV Show
Playback Singer
Modern Love Mumbai
Modern Love Mumbai
 2022-05-13
 TV Show
Original Music Composer
Modern Love Mumbai
Modern Love Mumbai
 2022-05-13
 TV Show
2021 Playback Singer
Akhanda
Akhanda
 2021-12-02
 Movie
Original Music Composer
Bunty Aur Babli 2
Bunty Aur Babli 2
 2021-11-19
 Movie
Original Music Composer
Toofaan
Toofaan
 2021-07-16
 Movie
Playback Singer
Vakeel Saab
Vakeel Saab
 2021-04-09
 Movie
2020 Music
It's My Life
It's My Life
 2020-11-29
 Movie
Music
Bandish Bandits
Bandish Bandits
 2020-08-02
 TV Show
Original Music Composer
Panga
Panga
 2020-01-24
 Movie
Playback Singer
Panga
Panga
 2020-01-24
 Movie
Playback Singer
Sarileru Neekevvaru
Sarileru Neekevvaru
 2020-01-10
 Movie
Original Music Composer
Chhapaak
Chhapaak
 2020-01-10
 Movie
2019 Playback Singer
Sangathamizhan
Sangathamizhan
 2019-11-15
 Movie
Playback Singer
The Zoya Factor
The Zoya Factor
 2019-09-19
 Movie
Original Music Composer
The Zoya Factor
The Zoya Factor
 2019-09-19
 Movie
Playback Singer
Ittymaani: Made In China
Ittymaani: Made In China
 2019-09-06
 Movie
Original Music Composer
Saaho
Saaho
 2019-08-29
 Movie
Playback Singer
Saaho
Saaho
 2019-08-29
 Movie
Playback Singer
Devi 2
Devi 2
 2019-05-31
 Movie
Playback Singer
Arjun Suravaram
Arjun Suravaram
 2019-03-29
 Movie
Original Music Composer
My Dear Prime Minister
My Dear Prime Minister
 2019-03-14
 Movie
Playback Singer
Boomerang
Boomerang
 2019-03-08
 Movie
Original Music Composer
Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi
Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi
 2019-01-25
 Movie
Playback Singer
Viswasam
Viswasam
 2019-01-10
 Movie
2018 Music
Halkaa
Halkaa
 2018-09-07
 Movie
Original Music Composer
Soorma
Soorma
 2018-07-13
 Movie
Playback Singer
Kaala
Kaala
 2018-06-07
 Movie
Playback Singer
Raazi
Raazi
 2018-05-10
 Movie
Original Music Composer
Raazi
Raazi
 2018-05-10
 Movie
2016 Original Music Composer
Rock On 2
Rock On 2
 2016-11-11
 Movie
Playback Singer
Rock On 2
Rock On 2
 2016-11-11
 Movie
Original Music Composer
Mirzya
Mirzya
 2016-10-07
 Movie
Playback Singer
Daav Thai Gayo Yaar
Daav Thai Gayo Yaar
 2016-06-24
 Movie
Original Music Composer
Ghayal Once Again
Ghayal Once Again
 2016-02-05
 Movie
2015 Original Music Composer
Katti Batti
Katti Batti
 2015-09-18
 Movie
Playback Singer
Katti Batti
Katti Batti
 2015-09-18
 Movie
Playback Singer
Chehere: A Modern Day Classic
Chehere: A Modern Day Classic
 2015-08-28
 Movie
Original Music Composer
Dil Dhadakne Do
Dil Dhadakne Do
 2015-06-04
 Movie
Playback Singer
DK
DK
 2015-02-13
 Movie
Playback Singer
Anegan
Anegan
 2015-02-13
 Movie
2014 Playback Singer
PK
PK
 2014-12-18
 Movie
Original Music Composer
Kill Dil
Kill Dil
 2014-11-13
 Movie
Playback Singer
Kill Dil
Kill Dil
 2014-11-13
 Movie
Playback Singer
Happy New Year
Happy New Year
 2014-10-24
 Movie
Playback Singer
Avatharam
Avatharam
 2014-08-01
 Movie
Music
Anvatt
Anvatt
 2014-08-01
 Movie
Playback Singer
2 States
2 States
 2014-04-17
 Movie
Original Music Composer
2 States
2 States
 2014-04-17
 Movie
Playback Singer
Ulidavaru Kandanthe
Ulidavaru Kandanthe
 2014-03-28
 Movie
Music
One by Two
One by Two
 2014-01-31
 Movie
2013 Playback Singer
Gori Tere Pyaar Mein
Gori Tere Pyaar Mein
 2013-11-22
 Movie
Playback Singer
Pattathu Yaanai
Pattathu Yaanai
 2013-07-26
 Movie
Original Music Composer
D-Day
D-Day
 2013-07-19
 Movie
Original Music Composer
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
 2013-07-12
 Movie
Original Music Composer
Vishwaroopam
Vishwaroopam
 2013-01-25
 Movie
Playback Singer
Vishwaroopam
Vishwaroopam
 2013-01-25
 Movie
Playback Singer
Main Krishna Hoon
Main Krishna Hoon
 2013-01-25
 Movie
2012 Original Music Composer
Chittagong
Chittagong
 2012-10-12
 Movie
2011 Original Music Composer
Don 2
Don 2
 2011-12-23
 Movie
Music Director
Dekh Indian Circus
Dekh Indian Circus
 2011-10-07
 Movie
Original Music Composer
The Desire: A Journey of a Woman
The Desire: A Journey of a Woman
 2011-08-22
 Movie
Original Music Composer
Aarakshan
Aarakshan
 2011-08-12
 Movie
Playback Singer
Aarakshan
Aarakshan
 2011-08-12
 Movie
Original Music Composer
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
 2011-07-15
 Movie
Original Music Composer
Game
Game
 2011-04-01
 Movie
Playback Singer
Kullanari Koottam
Kullanari Koottam
 2011-03-25
 Movie
Playback Singer
Patiala House
Patiala House
 2011-01-28
 Movie
Original Music Composer
Patiala House
Patiala House
 2011-01-28
 Movie
2010 Playback Singer
Guzaarish
Guzaarish
 2010-11-16
 Movie
Playback Singer
Drohi
Drohi
 2010-09-10
 Movie
Playback Singer
Moscowin Kavery
Moscowin Kavery
 2010-08-27
 Movie
Playback Singer
Raajneeti
Raajneeti
 2010-06-04
 Movie
Original Music Composer
Housefull
Housefull
 2010-04-30
 Movie
Original Music Composer
Hum Tum Aur Ghost
Hum Tum Aur Ghost
 2010-03-26
 Movie
Playback Singer
Karthik Calling Karthik
Karthik Calling Karthik
 2010-02-26
 Movie
Original Music Composer
Karthik Calling Karthik
Karthik Calling Karthik
 2010-02-26
 Movie
Original Music Composer
My Name Is Khan
My Name Is Khan
 2010-02-10
 Movie
Music
My Name Is Khan
My Name Is Khan
 2010-02-10
 Movie
2009 Playback Singer
Vettaikaaran
Vettaikaaran
 2009-12-18
 Movie
Playback Singer
London Dreams
London Dreams
 2009-10-30
 Movie
Original Music Composer
London Dreams
London Dreams
 2009-10-30
 Movie
Playback Singer
Wake Up Sid
Wake Up Sid
 2009-10-02
 Movie
Original Music Composer
Wake Up Sid
Wake Up Sid
 2009-10-02
 Movie
Playback Singer
Meghatheertham
Meghatheertham
 2009-09-11
 Movie
Music
Yavarum Nalam
Yavarum Nalam
 2009-03-06
 Movie
Playback Singer
Siva Manasula Sakthi
Siva Manasula Sakthi
 2009-02-14
 Movie
Original Music Composer
Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam
Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam
 2009-02-05
 Movie
Original Music Composer
Luck by Chance
Luck by Chance
 2009-01-30
 Movie
Playback Singer
Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu
Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu
 2009-01-29
 Movie
Original Music Composer
Chandni Chowk to China
Chandni Chowk to China
 2009-01-15
 Movie
Playback Singer
Chandni Chowk to China
Chandni Chowk to China
 2009-01-15
 Movie
2008 Playback Singer
Silambattam
Silambattam
 2008-12-18
 Movie
Playback Singer
Aegan
Aegan
 2008-10-25
 Movie
Playback Singer
Saroja
Saroja
 2008-09-05
 Movie
Original Music Composer
Rock On!!
Rock On!!
 2008-08-29
 Movie
Playback Singer
God Tussi Great Ho
God Tussi Great Ho
 2008-08-15
 Movie
Playback Singer
Bachna Ae Haseeno
Bachna Ae Haseeno
 2008-08-15
 Movie
Playback Singer
Kuselan
Kuselan
 2008-08-01
 Movie
Playback Singer
Mehbooba
Mehbooba
 2008-07-11
 Movie
2007 Original Music Composer
Like Stars on Earth
Like Stars on Earth
 2007-12-21
 Movie
Playback Singer
Billa
Billa
 2007-12-14
 Movie
Playback Singer
Kannamoochi Yenada
Kannamoochi Yenada
 2007-11-08
 Movie
Playback Singer
Vel
Vel
 2007-11-08
 Movie
Playback Singer
Polladhavan
Polladhavan
 2007-11-08
 Movie
Playback Singer
Machakaaran
Machakaaran
 2007-11-08
 Movie
Playback Singer
Kattradhu Thamizh
Kattradhu Thamizh
 2007-10-06
 Movie
Original Music Composer
Johnny Gaddaar
Johnny Gaddaar
 2007-09-28
 Movie
Playback Singer
Satham Podathey
Satham Podathey
 2007-09-14
 Movie
Original Music Composer
Heyy Babyy
Heyy Babyy
 2007-08-24
 Movie
Original Music Composer
Marigold
Marigold
 2007-08-17
 Movie
Playback Singer
Chennai 600028
Chennai 600028
 2007-04-27
 Movie
Playback Singer
Chotta Mumbai
Chotta Mumbai
 2007-04-06
 Movie
Playback Singer
Salaam-e-Ishq
Salaam-e-Ishq
 2007-01-26
 Movie
Original Music Composer
Salaam-e-Ishq
Salaam-e-Ishq
 2007-01-26
 Movie
Playback Singer
Pokkiri
Pokkiri
 2007-01-11
 Movie
2006 Original Music Composer
Don
Don
 2006-10-20
 Movie
Original Music Composer
Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
 2006-08-11
 Movie
Playback Singer
Thimiru
Thimiru
 2006-08-04
 Movie
Playback Singer
Sri Ramadasu
Sri Ramadasu
 2006-03-31
 Movie
2005 Playback Singer
Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi!
Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi!
 2005-12-23
 Movie
Playback Singer
Daas
Daas
 2005-12-02
 Movie
Playback Singer
Kanda Naal Mudhal
Kanda Naal Mudhal
 2005-11-20
 Movie
Playback Singer
Ghajini
Ghajini
 2005-10-14
 Movie
Music
The Inner/Outer World of Shah Rukh Khan
The Inner/Outer World of Shah Rukh Khan
 2005-09-20
 Movie
Playback Singer
Anniyan
Anniyan
 2005-06-17
 Movie
Playback Singer
Thotti Jaya
Thotti Jaya
 2005-05-09
 Movie
Playback Singer
Jithan
Jithan
 2005-05-06
 Movie
Playback Singer
Sachein
Sachein
 2005-04-14
 Movie
Playback Singer
Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana
Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana
 2005-01-14
 Movie
Playback Singer
Chalta Hai Yaar
Chalta Hai Yaar
 2005-01-01
 Movie
2004 Playback Singer
Manmadhan
Manmadhan
 2004-11-12
 Movie
Music
Phir Milenge
Phir Milenge
 2004-08-12
 Movie
Playback Singer
Kyun! Ho Gaya Na...
Kyun! Ho Gaya Na...
 2004-08-11
 Movie
Original Music Composer
Kyun! Ho Gaya Na...
Kyun! Ho Gaya Na...
 2004-08-11
 Movie
Playback Singer
Sullan
Sullan
 2004-07-23
 Movie
Original Music Composer
Lakshya
Lakshya
 2004-06-18
 Movie
Playback Singer
Aethiree
Aethiree
 2004-04-23
 Movie
Playback Singer
Perazhagan
Perazhagan
 2004-04-16
 Movie
2003 Original Music Composer
Kal Ho Naa Ho
Kal Ho Naa Ho
 2003-11-27
 Movie
Playback Singer
Kal Ho Naa Ho
Kal Ho Naa Ho
 2003-11-27
 Movie
Playback Singer
Thiruda Thirudi
Thiruda Thirudi
 2003-09-05
 Movie
Playback Singer
Thennavan
Thennavan
 2003-08-15
 Movie
Playback Singer
Kadhal Konden
Kadhal Konden
 2003-07-04
 Movie
Music
Armaan
Armaan
 2003-05-16
 Movie
Playback Singer
Stumped
Stumped
 2003-05-16
 Movie
2002 Playback Singer
Mounam Pesiyadhe
Mounam Pesiyadhe
 2002-12-13
 Movie
Playback Singer
Baba
Baba
 2002-08-15
 Movie
Playback Singer
Thamizhan
Thamizhan
 2002-04-12
 Movie
Playback Singer
Pammal K. Sambandam
Pammal K. Sambandam
 2002-01-14
 Movie
2001 Original Music Composer
Aalavandhan
Aalavandhan
 2001-11-14
 Movie
Playback Singer
Aalavandhan
Aalavandhan
 2001-11-14
 Movie
Playback Singer
Paarthale Paravasam
Paarthale Paravasam
 2001-11-14
 Movie
Playback Singer
Manadhai Thirudivittai
Manadhai Thirudivittai
 2001-11-14
 Movie
Original Music Composer
Dil Chahta Hai
Dil Chahta Hai
 2001-07-24
 Movie
Playback Singer
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India
 2001-06-15
 Movie
Playback Singer
Minnale
Minnale
 2001-02-18
 Movie
Playback Singer
Rishi
Rishi
 2001-02-16
 Movie
Playback Singer
Dheena
Dheena
 2001-01-14
 Movie
2000 Original Music Composer
Mission Kashmir
Mission Kashmir
 2000-10-27
 Movie
Playback Singer
Mission Kashmir
Mission Kashmir
 2000-10-27
 Movie
Playback Singer
Thenali
Thenali
 2000-10-26
 Movie
Playback Singer
Rhythm
Rhythm
 2000-09-15
 Movie
Playback Singer
Alaipayuthey
Alaipayuthey
 2000-04-14
 Movie
Playback Singer
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
 2000-03-20
 Movie
Playback Singer
Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani
Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani
 2000-01-21
 Movie
1999 Playback Singer
Hum Saath Saath Hain
Hum Saath Saath Hain
 1999-11-05
 Movie
Original Music Composer
Shool
Shool
 1999-11-04
 Movie
Original Music Composer
Rockford
Rockford
 1999-10-07
 Movie
Playback Singer
Sangamam
Sangamam
 1999-07-16
 Movie
Playback Singer
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
 1999-06-18
 Movie
Playback Singer
Biwi No.1
Biwi No.1
 1999-05-28
 Movie
1998 Playback Singer
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
 1998-10-16
 Movie
1997 Playback Singer
V.I.P
V.I.P
 1997-07-04
 Movie
Playback Singer
Auzaar
Auzaar
 1997-02-28
 Movie
Playback Singer
Minsara Kanavu
Minsara Kanavu
 1997-01-14
 Movie
1995 Playback Singer
Oh Darling! Yeh Hai India!
Oh Darling! Yeh Hai India!
 1995-08-11
 Movie
1994 Playback Singer
Kaadhalan
Kaadhalan
 1994-09-17
 Movie
Music
Chatha Pacha: The Ring of Rowdies
Chatha Pacha: The Ring of Rowdies
Movie
Music
Don 3
Don 3
Movie
Playback Singer
Ideem Minnalum
Ideem Minnalum
Movie
Year Role Movie/Tv

Crew

Year Role Movie/Tv
2000 Thanks
Rhythm
Rhythm
 2000-09-15
 Movie
Year Role Movie/Tv

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