Shankar Mahadevan | |
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Born | |
Children | Siddharth Mahadevan Shivam Mahadevan |
Musical career | |
Genres | Indian music |
Occupation(s) |
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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. In 2023, he was awarded a honorary doctorate (honoris causa degree) by Birmingham City University.[2]
Personal life and early career
Shankar Mahadevan was born in Chembur, Mumbai into a Palakkad Iyer family originally from Palakkad, Kerala.[3][4][5] 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[6][7] and T.R. Balamani.[8]
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.[9][10] After working for Leading Edge Systems (now Trigyn Technologies Limited), Mahadevan ventured into music.[11][12]
He has two sons, Siddharth Mahadevan and Shivam Mahadevan, both of whom are singers.
Musical career
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.[13]
Awards
- 2000: National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer - "Yenna Solla Pogirai" (Kandukondain Kandukondain)
- 2007: Swaralaya-Kairali-Yesudas Award for outstanding contribution to Indian film music[14]
- 2007: National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer - "Maa" (Taare Zameen Par)
- 2008: Kerala State Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer - "Kalyana Kacheri" (Madampi)[15]
- 2009: Asianet Film Award for Best Male Playback - "Pichavecha Naal" (Puthiya Mukham)
- 2009: Annual Malayalam Movie Awards (Dubai) for Best Male Singer - "Pichavecha Naal" (Puthiya Mukham)[16]
- 2011: Lata Mangeshkar Award by Government of Andhra Pradesh[17]
- 2011: Kerala Film Critics Award for Best Male Playback Singer - "Indhumukhi Varumo" (Holidays)[18]
- 2012: MAA Music Award for Best Male Playback Singer - "Nee Dookudu" (Dookudu)
- 2012: National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer - "Bolo Na" (Chittagong)
- 2015: Tulu Cinemotsava Awards for Best Playback Singer - Rikshaw Driver (Tulu Movie)
- 2019: Padma Shri Award for his contributions to Film Music under the category Arts.[19]
- 2023: Awarded a honorary doctorate (honoris causa degree) by Birmingham City University. [2]
Filmography
As actor
- Aranmanai 3 (2021) Tamil - guest role in song "Theeyaga Thondri"
- Katyar Kaljat Ghusali (2015) Marathi
- Rhythm (2000) Tamil - guest role in song "thaniye"
- Ek Se Badh Kar Ek (1995) Doordarshan Serial
As composer
- 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)
- 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[20] (2023) Hindi
As playback singer
Discography
Solo albums
Jingles
Name | Brand | Composer | Notes |
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Kuch Khaas Hai Hum Sabhi Mai[21] | Dairy Milk | ||
Chal Nikal Taiyaar Ho Ja[22] | Delhi Disaster Management Authority | Vaibhav Saxena | |
Television
- 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
- Vijay Star Nite as a performer 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 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 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
References
- ↑ Puri, Amit (21 October 2002). "Nerd who started at 5 and still not Breathless". Tribune India. Archived from the original on 10 March 2007. Retrieved 20 November 2009.
- 1 2 "Bollywood star to be recognised with top university honour". Birmingham City University. 9 November 2022. Retrieved 24 June 2023.
- ↑ "Interesting facts about musical genius Shankar Mahadevan". India TV. Retrieved 4 March 2016.
- ↑ Narayan, Shoba (17 January 2015). "The psychology of a Matunga Tamilian". mint. Retrieved 15 April 2023.
- ↑ "Shankar Mahadevan - Artist Biography". JioSaavn. Retrieved 15 April 2023.
- ↑ "Khale a maestro till his last breath: Mahadevan". yahoo.com. Archived from the original on 23 September 2017.
- ↑ "Best Marathi songs by Shankar Mahadevan you would love to listen to". Times of India. 5 October 2018.
- ↑ Ramani, Hema Iyer Ramani and V. v (27 July 2017). "The sound of his music". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 31 October 2020.
- ↑ "Shankar Mahadevan Biography". Filmi Beat. Retrieved 18 February 2013.
- ↑ "Eminent Alumni | RAIT". Retrieved 21 October 2020.
- ↑ Yasir, S.M. (6 November 2003). "Striking the right note... for his supper". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 5 April 2004. Retrieved 20 November 2009.
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: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ↑ "Folk music is above even classical music: Shankar Mahadevan". DNA India. 23 September 2018.
- ↑ Kumar, R. ed., 2003. Essays on Indian music. Discovery Publishing House.
- ↑ "Swaralaya Kairali Yesudas Award". Thiraseela.com.
- ↑ "Kerala State Film Awards". Kerala State Chalachitra Academy. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 5 November 2021.
- ↑ Juhan Samuel. "Mohan Lal, Kaniha to get best actor, actress award!". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 30 October 2009.
- ↑ Antao, Lisa (1 October 2011). "Lata Mangeshkar Award for Shankar Mahadevan". The Times of India.
- ↑ "Critics award: Gaddama adjudged best film". The Indian Express. 26 February 2011. Retrieved 29 February 2012.
- ↑ "Mohanlal, Prabhudheva and Shankar Mahadevan receive Padma Awards". The Indian Express. 11 March 2019.
- ↑ Netaji and Chatrapati Shivaji featuring Bharat Maa 2.0 Ravi Murrugiah/ Shankar Mahadevan #ThaiManne, retrieved 19 August 2023
- ↑ india, silicon (9 January 2016). "8 Indian Musicians Who Started Off As Ad Jingle Artists". silicon India.
- ↑ Tyagi, Avantika (31 January 2015). "Blending music to create heady re-(mix)". The Times of India. noida.