Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy facts for kids
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Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy
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Loy Mendonsa, Ehsaan Noorani and Shankar Mahadevan in September 2014
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| Also known as | S-E-L |
| Origin | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
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| Years active | 1997–present |
| Labels | SEL Songs |
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Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy is a famous Indian music group. It has three talented members: Shankar Mahadevan, Ehsaan Noorani, and Loy Mendonsa. They have created music for over 50 movies in five different languages! These include Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, and English.
Many people think they are some of the best musicians in India. They have won many important awards. These include the National Film Awards, Filmfare Awards, and IIFA Awards. People often call them the "Amar Akbar Anthony" (AAA) of Hindi film music. This is because they are a super successful trio, just like the characters in the famous movie.
They are well-known for their music in movies like Dil Chahta Hai (2001), Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003), Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006), My Name Is Khan (2010), Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011), and Dil Dhadakne Do (2015).
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Meet the Talented Members
Shankar Mahadevan: The Voice
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Shankar Mahadevan is the main singer of the group. He grew up in Mumbai, India. From a young age, he learned Hindustani classical music and Carnatic music. He even started playing the veena when he was only five years old!
Shankar first worked as a software engineer. But his love for music soon took over. He won his first award for singing in a Tamil movie. This was for a song in Kandukondain Kandukondain, where he worked with A. R. Rahman. He became even more famous when his music album, Breathless, came out in 1998. In 2019, he received the Padma Shri Award. This is a very high honor in India for his amazing work in film music. Shankar has two sons, Siddharth and Shivam, who are also singers.
Ehsaan Noorani: The Guitarist
Ehsaan Noorani is the talented guitarist of Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy. He learned music from a young age. Before studying music in Los Angeles, USA, he played in two bands in Mumbai.
When he returned to Mumbai, Ehsaan became very popular for composing jingles (short catchy tunes for ads). He worked with many top composers. His big break came when he was asked to compose a jingle for Sona Spices. This started his journey as an independent jingle composer.
Ehsaan was asked to create music for a film called Dus. He then invited Shankar and Loy to join him. This was the start of their journey as a trio. Ehsaan is the only Indian musician to have his own special guitar line, 'The Ehsaan Noorani Fender Squier' series. This is from Fender guitars, a very famous guitar company.
Loy Mendonsa: The Keyboardist
Loy Mendonsa plays the piano, bass guitar, and harmonica. He is also learning to play the trumpet! Loy was a music teacher in New Delhi. He got his first big chance when he was asked to write music for a TV show called Quiz Time.
After that, Loy composed music for other TV shows, including The World This Week and the Shahrukh Khan TV show Fauji. Loy moved to Mumbai and met Ehsaan in 1989. They started working together, creating many ad jingles. Loy's daughter, Alyssa Mendonsa, is also a singer and has sung in their songs.
How the Trio Formed
Shankar, Ehsaan, and Loy were all involved in non-film music before they started working in movies. They played rock, blues, jazz, and pop music.
- Shankar Mahadevan was a software engineer. He studied different types of classical music.
- Ehsaan Noorani studied music in Los Angeles. He worked with famous musicians and composed jingles.
- Loy Mendonsa learned Western classical music. He also played in bands and composed music for TV shows.
Ehsaan and Loy met in 1989 while working on ad films. Later, they met Shankar when he sang for a Pepsi ad. After that, they started composing music for ads as a team. This was the beginning of Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy!
Their Journey to Fame
Early Days and First Big Hits (1997–2001)
The trio was supposed to make their movie music debut with a film called Dus. But the director passed away, so the movie was never finished. However, the music album was released in 1999. After Dus, they worked on a few other films like Rockford and Bhopal Express. These movies didn't get much attention.
Their big entry into mainstream Bollywood movies was with Mission Kashmir. The music for this film was a huge hit! It helped them become well-known in the Bollywood music world. They even got nominations for awards because of it.
Dil Chahta Hai and Becoming Superstars (2001–04)
In 2001, they also started composing for Tamil movies. They worked on Aalavandhan. The music sold well because of the movie's popularity.
The real turning point for their careers was the movie Dil Chahta Hai. This was the first film directed by Farhan Akhtar. The trio created a title song for the film that Farhan loved. He then signed them to compose all the music for the movie.
Dil Chahta Hai was a huge success! It became a very popular movie and earned them their first nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Music Director. This movie also started a long friendship between the trio and Farhan Akhtar.
After Dil Chahta Hai, they composed music for some smaller films. They also worked on bigger movies like Armaan and Kuch Naa Kaho. Even though these movies didn't do as well, their music in Armaan was highly praised.
Kal Ho Naa Ho and National Award Win (2004–06)
Their next big project was Kal Ho Naa Ho. This movie's music was incredibly popular! It became one of the best-selling Indian music albums of 2003. The soundtrack won many awards, including the National Film Award for Best Music Direction and their first Filmfare Award for Best Music Director.
In 2005, they worked on Bunty Aur Babli. The music became very popular with the public. They won their second Filmfare Award for Best Music Director for this film. The song "Kajra Re" was a massive hit!
In 2006, they worked on Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna. The music and background score for this film were highly praised. It became the second highest-selling Indian music album that year. They also composed music for Don: The Chase Begins Again. This included new versions of classic songs. One of their songs, "Aaj Ki Raat", was even used in the Oscar-winning movie Slumdog Millionaire.
Continued Success (2007–Present)
The year 2007 was a great one for the trio. Their music for Salaam-e-Ishq and Jhoom Barabar Jhoom was very popular. They also had a big hit with Heyy Babyy, where both the film and music were successful.
Their album Johnny Gaddaar was special because the trio helped produce it. Their music for Aamir Khan's Taare Zameen Par was also very well-received.
In 2008, they composed for Rock On!!, which became a huge favorite among young people. The music earned them another Filmfare Award nomination.
They continued to create hit music for many films. In 2010, their soundtrack for My Name Is Khan was very popular. They won several awards for it. The song "Uff Teri Adaa" from Karthik Calling Karthik was special because Loy's daughter, Alyssa Mendonsa, sang in it for the first time.
In 2011, they worked on their first international movie, West is West. Their music for Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara was also a big hit and received great reviews.
In 2014, they won their third Filmfare Award for Best Music Director for the movie 2 States. They also composed for Dil Dhadakne Do (2015) and Mirzya (2016), earning more nominations.
In 2018, they composed music for the spy thriller Raazi, which was highly praised. In 2019, they started working on music for web series, like Bandish Bandits. They also composed songs for the multi-language film Saaho. In 2020, their music for Chhapaak earned them another Filmfare nomination.
Other Cool Projects
Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy have done many projects outside of movies.
- They formed a band called Instant Karma. They released new versions of old songs.
- They have composed music for many ad jingles and signature tunes for companies.
- In 2010, they wrote music for Zangoora, which was the first Bollywood musical!
- In 2011, they composed the official song for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011, called De Ghuma Ke. It became very popular with young people and cricket fans.
They have also performed in many concerts.
- In 2004, they performed for a concert celebrating Indian democracy.
- In 2006, they honored the famous music composer R.D. Burman in a concert called Salaam Boss.
- In 2008, they performed for the Live Earth India Concert to help provide solar energy to homes.
- They went on a worldwide tour in 2010 called Inspiration: Aman Ki Aasha Tour. It was a huge success!
Their Unique Music Style
Each member of the trio brings something special to their music.
- Shankar is great at Carnatic and Hindustani vocal traditions.
- Ehsaan adds Western rock influences.
- Loy is a master of fusion music and plays the electronic synthesizer very well.
They combine their different skills to create unique sounds. They mix traditional Indian music with popular Western styles. This helps them create music that appeals to both older and younger audiences. Their music often combines classical Indian rāgas (melodies) with modern sounds.
Who They Work With Often
The trio often works with Excel Entertainment, a company started by Farhan Akhtar. They also frequently work with Dharma Productions, led by Karan Johar. Other directors they often team up with include Shaad Ali, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, Zoya Akhtar, and Meghna Gulzar.
Most of the lyrics for their songs are written by Gulzar and Javed Akhtar. They also work a lot with lyricists like Prasoon Joshi and Amitabh Bhattacharya.
Awards and Recognition
Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy have won many awards for their music!
- They have won three Filmfare Awards for Bunty Aur Babli, Kal Ho Naa Ho, and 2 States.
- They have also won three IIFA Awards and three Screen Awards.
- In 2004, they received the National Film Award for Best Music Direction for Kal Ho Naa Ho.
- In 2010, they were honored for their "Years of Excellence" at the Jack Daniel's Annual Rock Awards.
Helping Others
Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy are also involved in many charitable activities.
- They composed music for an album called Haath Se Haath Mila. This was part of an AIDS Awareness campaign.
- In 2007, they performed a concert in Chennai to raise money for a foundation that helps people with physical challenges.
- They performed at a rock concert to raise money for a medical camp for children in Bihar in 2008.
- They also helped launch a talent hunt for rock bands called the You Know You Can Rock Harder G3 Challenge.
- In 2009, they performed a concert to raise money for an organization that fights against leprosy.
Images for kids
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Loy Mendonsa, Ehsaan Noorani and Shankar Mahadevan in September 2014
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Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy performing at IFFI 2006
See also
In Spanish: Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy para niños
