December 15, 2023 / 04:57 PM ISTByFilmy Focus

Shankar Mahadevan

SingerMusic Director

Born : 03/03/1967

Birth Place : Mumbai

Spouse : Sangeeta

Children : Siddharth Mahadevan, Shivam Mahadevan

Biography:

Shankar Mahadevan, born on March 3, 1967, is a highly acclaimed Indian singer and music composer known for his contributions to the Indian music industry. With a background in classical music, he hails from Chembur, Mumbai. Shankar started his musical journey at a young age and received formal training in classical music.

He gained widespread recognition as part of the Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy trio, a renowned music composing trio in Bollywood. They created numerous hit songs across various genres, enhancing the musical landscape of Indian cinema.

Apart from film music, Shankar Mahadevan is respected for his versatility and has delved into various musical genres, including devotional, folk, and fusion music. He has released several albums showcasing his vocal prowess and musical innovation.

More Details

Name	Shankar Mahadevan
Also Known as	Shanka
Date of Birth	03/03/1967
Current Residence	Mumbai
Religion	Hindu
Nationality	Indian
Height	168 CM
Spouse	Sangeeta
Children	Siddharth Mahadevan, Shivam Mahadevan

Debut Movies
Language	Movie Name
Hindi	Breathless

Awards List
Year	Award	Category	Movie Name
2006	Filmfare	Best Music	Bunty Aur Babli
2015	Awards of the International Indian Film Academy	Best Music Director	2 States
2004	Filmfare	Best Music Director	Kal Ho Naa Ho
2002	Filmfare	Best Music Director	Dil Chahta Hai
2014	Awards of the International Indian Film Academy	Best Music Director	Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
2011	Awards of the International Indian Film Academy	Best Background Score	My Name Is Khan
2004	Awards of the International Indian Film Academy	Best Music Director	Kal Ho Naa Ho
2004	Awards of the International Indian Film Academy	Best Background Score	Kal Ho Naa Ho
2013	National Film Awards	Best Male Playback Singer	Chittagong
2008	National Film Awards	Best Male Playback Singer	Like Stars on Earth
2004	National Film Awards	Best Music Direction	Kal Ho Naa Ho
2001	National Film Awards	Best Male Playback Singer	Kandukondain Kandukondain
2009	Apsara Film Producers Guild Awards	Best Male Playback Singer	Like Stars on Earth
2006	Apsara Film Producers Guild Awards	Best Male Playback Singer	Bunty Aur Babli
2004	Bollywood Awards	Best Male Playback Singer	Kal Ho Naa Ho
2002	Bollywood Awards	Best Male Playback Singer	Dil Chahta Hai
2004	Sansui Viewer's Choice Awards	Best Music Direction	Kal Ho Naa Ho
2006	Filmfare Awards South	Best Male Playback Singer	Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana
2015	Mirchi Music Awards	Best Music Composer Of The Year	2 States
2015	Mirchi Music Awards	Album of the Year	2 States
2014	Mirchi Music Awards	Song Representing Sufi Tradition	Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
2012	Mirchi Music Awards	Best Song of the Year	Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
2010	Indian Television Academy Awards	Best Singer	Rang Badalti Odhani
2011	Mirchi Music Awards	Best Programmer & Arranger	My Name Is Khan