Shankar Mahadevan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Shankar Mahadevan
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Mahadevan performing in 2009
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| Born | 3 March 1967 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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| Children | 2, including Siddharth |
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| Genres | Indian music |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1994–present |
Shankar Mahadevan, born on March 3, 1967, is a famous Indian singer and music composer. He is part of a super talented music group called Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy. This group creates amazing music for Indian movies. In 2023, he received a special honorary doctorate degree from Birmingham City University for his great work.
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Shankar Mahadevan's Early Life and Music Journey
Shankar Mahadevan was born in Chembur, Mumbai, India. His family originally came from Palakkad, Kerala. From a very young age, Shankar showed a love for music.
Learning Music as a Child
As a child, Shankar learned two main types of Indian classical music:
- Hindustani classical music
- Carnatic music
He started playing the veena, an Indian string instrument, when he was just five years old. His first teacher was Shri Lalitha Venkataraman. He also learned music from other great teachers like Pandit Shrinivas Khale and T.R. Balamani.
Education and First Job
Shankar went to Our Lady of Perpetual Succour High School in Chembur. Later, he studied Computer Science and Software Engineering. He graduated in 1988 from the Ramrao Adik Institute of Technology. Before becoming a full-time musician, he worked as a software engineer for a company called Leading Edge.
Shankar's Family
Shankar Mahadevan has two sons. Their names are Siddharth Mahadevan and Shivam Mahadevan. Both of his sons are also singers, following in their father's footsteps!
How Shankar Mahadevan Became Famous
Shankar Mahadevan first became well-known as an "indipop" star. Indipop is a type of Indian pop music. He was famous for mixing different music styles like Carnatic, Hindustani, and Jazz.
The Breathless Album
In 1998, Shankar released a non-film album called Breathless. This album became super popular and topped the music charts in India. It helped him gain a lot of fame before he started composing for films.
Awards and Recognitions
Shankar Mahadevan has won many awards for his singing and music composition. Here are some of his important awards:
- 2000: National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer for the song "Yenna Solla Pogirai" from the film Kandukondain Kandukondain.
- 2006: Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer – Telugu for "Chandrullo" from Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana.
- 2007: National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer for "Maa" from Taare Zameen Par.
- 2007: Swaralaya-Kairali-Yesudas Award for his amazing work in Indian film music.
- 2008: Kerala State Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer for "Kalyana Kacheri" from Madampi.
- 2009: Asianet Film Award for Best Male Playback for "Pichavecha Naal" from Puthiya Mukham.
- 2011: Lata Mangeshkar Award from the Government of Andhra Pradesh.
- 2012: National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer for "Bolo Na" from Chittagong.
- 2019: Padma Shri Award for his contributions to film music. This is one of India's highest civilian honors.
- 2023: Received an honorary doctorate degree from Birmingham City University.
- 2024: Grammy Award for Best Global Music Album for This Moment as a member of the band Shakti.
Shankar Mahadevan's Work in Films and TV
Shankar Mahadevan is not just a singer; he also composes music and has appeared in some films and TV shows.
As an Actor
Shankar Mahadevan has made special appearances in a few films:
- Aranmanai 3 (2021) Tamil – He appeared in the song "Theeyaga Thondri".
- Katyar Kaljat Ghusali (2015) Marathi film.
- Rhythm (2000) Tamil – He appeared in the song "thaniye".
- Ek Se Badh Kar Ek (1995) Doordarshan Serial.
As a Music Composer
Shankar Mahadevan, along with Ehsaan Noorani and Loy Mendonsa, forms the famous trio Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy. They have composed music for many popular Indian films. Here are some of the films they worked on:
- Rockford (1999)
- Bhopal Express (1999)
- Shool (1999)
- Dillagi (1999)
- Mission Kashmir (2000)
- Aalavandhan (2001) (Tamil)
- Dil Chahta Hai (2001)
- Yeh Kya Ho Raha Hai? (2002)
- Ek Aur Ek Gyarah (2003)
- Armaan (2003)
- Nayee Padosan (2003)
- Kuch Naa Kaho (2003)
- Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003)
- Rudraksh (2004)
- Main Hoon Na (2004)
- Kyun! Ho Gaya Na... (2004)
- Lakshya (2004)
- Phir Milenge (2004)
- Vanity Fair (2004)
- Bunty Aur Babli (2005)
- Dil Jo Bhi Kahey... (2005)
- Dus (2005)
- Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006)
- Don: The Chase Begins Again (2006)
- Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love (2007)
- Marigold: An Adventure in India (2007)
- Heyy Babyy (2007)
- Jhoom Barabar Jhoom (2007)
- Johnny Gaddaar (2007)
- Taare Zameen Par (2007)
- High School Musical 2 soundtrack (Hindi version)
- Rock On!! (2008)
- Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic (2008)
- Madambi (Malayalam) (2008)
- Chandni Chowk to China (2009)
- Yavarum Nalam (Tamil) (2009)
- Shortkut (2009)
- Luck by Chance (2009)
- Sikandar (2009)
- 13B (2009)
- Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam (Telugu) (2009)
- Wake Up Sid (2009)
- London Dreams (2009)
- My Name Is Khan (2010)
- Kismat Talkies (2010)
- Karthik Calling Karthik (2010)
- Hum Tum Aur Ghost (2010)
- Housefull (2010)
- Tere Bin Laden (2010)
- Koochie Koochie Hota Hai (2011)
- Patiala House (2011)
- De Ghuma Ke (World Cup 2011 song)
- Game (2011)
- Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011)
- Don 2 (2011)
- Chittagong (2012)
- Vishwaroopam (2013)
- Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013)
- D - Day (2013)
- One By Two (2014)
- Darr @ the Mall (2014)
- 2 States (2014)
- Kill Dil (2014)
- Mitwaa (2015) Marathi
- Katyar Kaljat Ghusali (2015) Marathi
- Than Than Gopal (2015) Marathi
- Thai Manne 2.0 (2023) Tamil
- Thai Manne 2.0 (2023) Hindi
As a Playback Singer
Shankar Mahadevan has sung countless songs for films in many different languages. You can find a full list of his songs at List of songs recorded by Shankar Mahadevan.
Solo Music Albums
Besides film music, Shankar Mahadevan has also released his own solo albums:
- Nine
- Breathless
Television Appearances
Shankar Mahadevan has been a judge and mentor on many popular music reality shows on TV:
- Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs 2022 as a judge
- Sa Re Ga Ma Pa :Sapnon Ki Shuruwaat as a judge
- Taare Zameen Par as a judge
- Rising Star Live on Colors as a judge
- Indian Voice on Mazhavil Manorama as a judge
- Super Singer 6 & 7 as a special guest on Star Vijay
- Super Singer Junior season 6 & 7 on Star Vijay as a judge
- Super Singer Champion of Champions on Star Vijay as a judge
- Super Singer 8 as a performer & judge on Star Vijay
- Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2012 as a judge and mentor
- Music ka Maha Muqqabla as a contestant-captain of Shankar's Rockstars
- Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2009, as a judge and mentor
Images for kids
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Mahadevan performing in 2009
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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
See also
In Spanish: Shankar Mahadevan para niños
