Shankar Mahadevan | |
|---|---|
 Mahadevan performing in 2009 | |
| Born | 3 March 1967 |
| Children | Siddharth Mahadevan |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Indian music |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, composer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Member of | Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy |
| Website | shankarmahadevan |
Shankar Mahadevan (born 3 March 1967) is an Indian singer and composer who is part of the Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy trio that writes music for Indian films.
Shankar Mahadevan was born in Chembur, Mumbai into a Tamil Brahmin family originally from Palakkad, Kerala. [2] [3] [4] He learned Hindustani classical and Carnatic music as a child, and began playing the veena at the age of five under Shri Lalitha Venkataraman. Mahadevan studied music under Pandit Shrinivas Khale [5] [6] and T.R. Balamani. [7]
He is an alumnus of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour High School, Chembur and 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 the company, Leading Edge. [8] [9] After working for Leading Edge Systems (now Trigyn Technologies Limited), Mahadevan ventured into music. [10] [11]
Siddharth Mahadevan is the son of Shankar Mahadevan and he is also a singer.
Mahadevan got early fame as an indipop star with his fusion of Carnatic, Hindustani and Jazz. At that time, his non-film album, Breathless topped the Indian music charts in 1998. [12]
| Name | Brand | Composer | Notes |
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| Kuch Khaas Hai Hum Sabhi Mai [19] | Dairy Milk | ||
| Chal Nikal Taiyaar Ho Ja [20] | Delhi Disaster Management Authority | Vaibhav Saxena | |
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