Indian singer (born 1967)
Shankar Mahadevan (born 3 March 1967) is an Indian singer andcomposer who is part of theShankar–Ehsaan–Loy trio that writes music forIndian films . In 2023, he was awarded anhonorary doctorate (honoris causa degree) byBirmingham City University .[ 1]
Personal life and early career [ edit ] Shankar Mahadevan was born inChembur ,Mumbai into aTamil family originally fromPalakkad ,Kerala .[ 2] [ 3] [ 4] [ 5] Hindustani classical andCarnatic music as a child and began playing theveena at the age of five underShri Lalitha Venkataraman . Mahadevan studied music underPandit Shrinivas Khale [ 6] [ 7] [ 8]
He is an alumnus ofOur Lady of Perpetual Succour High School, Chembur [ 9] Computer Science andSoftware Engineering from theRamrao Adik Institute of Technology inNavi Mumbai ,[ 10] Mumbai University , and was a software engineer for the company Leading Edge.[ 11] [ 12] [ 13]
He has two sons,Siddharth Mahadevan and Shivam Mahadevan, both of whom are singers.
Mahadevan got early fame as an Indi-pop star with his fusion ofCarnatic ,Hindustani, andJazz . At that time, his non-film album,Breathless [ 14] Grammy Award and received three nominations.[ 15]
The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind presenting the Padma Shree Award to Shri Shankar Mahadevan, at an Investiture Ceremony, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on 11 March 2019 List of Shankar Mahadevan jingles Name Brand Composer Notes "Kuch Khaas Hai Hum Sabhi Mai" Dairy Milk [citation needed "Chal Nikal Taiyaar Ho Ja" Delhi Disaster Management Authority Vaibhav Saxena [ 27]
Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs 2022 as a judgeSa Re Ga Ma Pa :Sapnon Ki Shuruwaat as a judgeTaare Zameen Par as a judgeRising Star Live onColors as a judgeIndian Voice onMazhavil Manorama as a judge Super Singer 6 & 7 as a special guest onStar Vijay Vijay Star Nite as a performer on Star Vijay Super Singer Junior seasons 6 & 7 on Star Vijay as a judgeSuper Singer Champion of Champions on Star Vijay as a judge Super Singer 8 as a performer & judge along with other leading singers of Tamil (Hariharan ,Sid Sriram ,Unni Krishnan ,Anuradha Sri Ram ,Shasha Tirupati ,Stephen Devassy ,SPB Charan ,Vijay Yesudas ,Benny Dayal ,Kalpana Ragavendar ,Saindhavi ,Shakthisree Gopalan ,Pradeep Kumar ,Vijay Prakash ,Karthick ,Gana Bala ,Anthony Daasan ,Chinnaponnu ,Grace Karunas ,Karunas ) on the Grand Launch Episode onStar Vijay Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2012 as a judge and mentorMusic ka Maha Muqqabla as a contestant-captain of Shankar's RockstarsSa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2009 , as a judge and mentor^a b "Bollywood star to be recognised with top university honour" .Birmingham City University . 9 November 2022.Archived from the original on 25 June 2023. Retrieved24 June 2023 .^ Puri, Amit (21 October 2002)."Nerd who started at 5 and still not Breathless" .Tribune India .Archived from the original on 10 March 2007. Retrieved20 November 2009 . ^ "Interesting facts about musical genius Shankar Mahadevan" . India TV.Archived from the original on 7 March 2016. Retrieved4 March 2016 .^ Narayan, Shoba (17 January 2015)."The psychology of a Matunga Tamilian" .mint .Archived from the original on 21 September 2019. Retrieved15 April 2023 . ^ "Shankar Mahadevan – Artist Biography" .JioSaavn .Archived from the original on 15 April 2023. Retrieved15 April 2023 .^ "Khale a maestro till his last breath: Mahadevan" .yahoo.com . Archived fromthe original on 23 September 2017.^ "Best Marathi songs by Shankar Mahadevan you would love to listen to" .Times of India . 5 October 2018.Archived from the original on 7 November 2019. Retrieved18 October 2018 .^ Ramani, Hema Iyer Ramani and V. v (27 July 2017)."The sound of his music" .The Hindu .ISSN 0971-751X .Archived from the original on 7 November 2020. Retrieved31 October 2020 . ^ "Shankar Mahadevan Alumni" .^ Network, Post News (3 March 2021)."Happy B'day Shankar Mahadevan; Ace singer ditched software job for music - OrissaPOST" .Odisha News, Odisha Latest news, Odisha Daily - OrissaPOST . Retrieved9 July 2025 . ^ "Eminent Alumni | RAIT" .Archived from the original on 20 October 2020. Retrieved21 October 2020 .^ Yasir, S.M. (6 November 2003)."Striking the right note... for his supper" .The Hindu the original on 5 April 2004. Retrieved20 November 2009 . ^ "Folk music is above even classical music: Shankar Mahadevan" .DNA India . 23 September 2018.Archived from the original on 7 November 2018. Retrieved18 October 2018 .^ Kumar, R. ed., 2003. Essays on Indian music. Discovery Publishing House. ^ "Shankar Mahadevan | Artist | GRAMMY.com" .grammy.com . Retrieved13 November 2025 .^ "Swaralaya Kairali Yesudas Award" . Thiraseela.com.Archived from the original on 12 April 2015. Retrieved3 January 2013 .^ "Kerala State Film Awards" .Kerala State Chalachitra Academy the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved5 November 2021 .^ Juhan Samuel."Mohan Lal, Kaniha to get best actor, actress award!" .Hindustan Times .Archived from the original on 25 July 2018. Retrieved30 October 2009 . ^ Antao, Lisa (1 October 2011)."Lata Mangeshkar Award for Shankar Mahadevan" .The Times of India Archived from the original on 5 November 2021. Retrieved4 November 2021 . ^ "Critics award:Gaddama adjudged best film" .The Indian Express . 26 February 2011.Archived from the original on 19 March 2013. Retrieved29 February 2012 .^ "Mohanlal, Prabhudheva and Shankar Mahadevan receive Padma Awards" .The Indian Express Archived from the original on 4 November 2021. Retrieved4 November 2021 .^ "Shankar Mahadevan & Zakir Hussain Triumph at 2024 Grammy Awards with 'The moment' album" .Bru Times News .Archived from the original on 5 February 2024. Retrieved5 February 2024 .^ "Grammy Awards 2024 winner Shakti: 5 things you need to know about Shankar Mahadevan and Zakir Hussain's fusion band" .Hindustan Times . 5 February 2024.Archived from the original on 5 February 2024. Retrieved5 February 2024 .^ "Shankar Mahadevan | Artist | GRAMMY.com" .grammy.com . Retrieved10 November 2025 .^ Netaji and Chatrapati Shivaji featuring Thai Manne 2.0 Ravi Murrugiah/ Shankar Mahadevan #ThaiManne . Retrieved5 February 2024 – via YouTube.^ Netaji and Chatrapati Shivaji featuring Bharat Maa 2.0 Ravi Murrugiah/ Shankar Mahadevan #ThaiManne Archived from the original on 19 August 2023. Retrieved19 August 2023 – via YouTube.^ Tyagi, Avantika (31 January 2015)."Blending music to create heady re-(mix)" .The Times of India
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