Cast & creator
Shankar Mahadevan
Best known for The Kapil Sharma Show, NPR Tiny Desk Concerts, Kaun Banega Crorepati
Shankar Mahadevan is an Indian singer and composer who is part of the Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy composing trio team for Indian films. Shankar Mahadevan was born in Chembur, Mumbai into a Tamil family from Palakkad, Kerala. He learned Hindustani classical and Carnatic music in childhood, and began playing the veena at age five. Mahadevan studied music under Pandit Shrinivas Khale. Mahadevan 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 Leading Edge.
Also known as: Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy, Shankar Ehsaan Loy, Shankar Mahadevan
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film credits
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television credits
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1994–2026 · acting roles
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Across film & television
Filmography (250)
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The Kapil Sharma Show
Self
2016
NPR Tiny Desk Concerts
Self
2008
Kaun Banega Crorepati
Self
2000Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
Himself
2002
Jailer 2
Playback Singer
2026
Super Singer Junior
Self - Judge
2007
My Name Is Khan
Original Music Composer
2010My Name Is Khan
Music
2010
PK
Playback Singer
2014
Bandish Bandits
Music
2020
Modern Love Mumbai
Music
2022Modern Love Mumbai
Playback Singer
2022Modern Love Mumbai
Original Music Composer
2022
Like Stars on Earth
Original Music Composer
2007
Rising Star
Judge
2017
Sitaare Zameen Par
Music
2025Sitaare Zameen Par
Playback Singer
2025
Oye! It's Friday!
Himself
2008
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
Original Music Composer
2011
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Playback Singer
1998
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India
Playback Singer
2001
Happy New Year
Playback Singer
2014
Refugee
Playback Singer
2000
Kal Ho Naa Ho
Original Music Composer
2003Kal Ho Naa Ho
Playback Singer
2003
Don
Original Music Composer
2006
Dil Dhadakne Do
Original Music Composer
2015
Yavarum Nalam
Original Music Composer
2009
Saaho
Original Music Composer
2019Saaho
Playback Singer
2019
Samrat Prithviraj
Original Music Composer
2022
Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
Original Music Composer
2006
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
Playback Singer
1999
Ante... Sundaraniki!
Playback Singer
2022
Akhanda 2: Thaandavam
Playback Singer
2025
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
Original Music Composer
2013
Don 2
Original Music Composer
2011
The Archies
Original Music Composer
2023
Luck by Chance
Original Music Composer
2009
Anniyan
Playback Singer
2005
Wake Up Sid
Playback Singer
2009Wake Up Sid
Original Music Composer
2009
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
Playback Singer
2023
Sam Bahadur
Music Director
2023Sam Bahadur
Playback Singer
2023
Hum Saath Saath Hain
Playback Singer
1999
Guzaarish
Playback Singer
2010
Marigold
Original Music Composer
2007
Mirai
Playback Singer
2025
Dil Chahta Hai
Original Music Composer
2001
Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2026
2026
Lakshya
Original Music Composer
2004
2 States
Playback Singer
20142 States
Original Music Composer
2014
Raazi
Playback Singer
2018Raazi
Original Music Composer
2018
Happy
Playback Singer
2006
The Inner/Outer World of Shah Rukh Khan
Music
2005
Nuvvu Naaku Nachav
Playback Singer
2001
Sarileru Neekevvaru
Playback Singer
2020
Kaala
Playback Singer
2018
Ghajini
Playback Singer
2005
Heyy Babyy
Original Music Composer
2007
Badrinath
Playback Singer
2011
Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani
Playback Singer
2000
Chandni Chowk to China
Original Music Composer
2009Chandni Chowk to China
Playback Singer
2009
Aalavandhan
Playback Singer
2001Aalavandhan
Original Music Composer
2001
Housefull
Original Music Composer
2010
Indru Netru Naalai
Playback Singer
2015
Tere Ishk Mein
Playback Singer
2025
Salaam-e-Ishq
Original Music Composer
2007Salaam-e-Ishq
Playback Singer
2007
Alaipayuthey
Playback Singer
2000
Akhanda
Playback Singer
2021
Soorma
Original Music Composer
2018
Dhaakad
Original Music Composer
2022
Minnale
Playback Singer
2001
Bachna Ae Haseeno
Playback Singer
2008
Toofaan
Original Music Composer
2021
Mission Kashmir
Playback Singer
2000Mission Kashmir
Original Music Composer
2000
Baba
Playback Singer
2002
Vishwaroopam
Original Music Composer
2013Vishwaroopam
Playback Singer
2013
Pokkiri
Playback Singer
2007
God Tussi Great Ho
Playback Singer
2008
2018
Playback Singer
2023
Billa
Playback Singer
2007
Kill Dil
Original Music Composer
2014Kill Dil
Playback Singer
2014
Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana
Playback Singer
2005
Kushi
Playback Singer
2000
Gori Tere Pyaar Mein
Playback Singer
2013
Dookudu
Playback Singer
2011
Okkadu
Playback Singer
2003
Mehbooba
Playback Singer
2008
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
Playback Singer
2000
Aarpar
Playback Singer
2025
Aagadu
Playback Singer
2014
Minsara Kanavu
Playback Singer
1997
Thimiru
Playback Singer
2006
Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi
Original Music Composer
2019
Devi 2
Playback Singer
2019
Bunty Aur Babli 2
Original Music Composer
2021
V.I.P
Playback Singer
1997
Biwi No.1
Playback Singer
1999
D-Day
Original Music Composer
2013
Karthik Calling Karthik
Playback Singer
2010Karthik Calling Karthik
Original Music Composer
2010
Decoding Shankar
Self
Vettaikaaran
Playback Singer
2009
Thirupaachi
Playback Singer
2005
Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam
Original Music Composer
2009
Rockford
Original Music Composer
1999
Chatha Pacha: The Ring of Rowdies
Music
2026Chatha Pacha: The Ring of Rowdies
Playback Singer
2026
Sachein
Playback Singer
2005
Ittymaani: Made In China
Playback Singer
2019
Pammal K. Sambandam
Playback Singer
2002
Yudhra
Original Music Composer
2024
Thenali
Playback Singer
2000
Chotta Mumbai
Playback Singer
2007
Raajneeti
Playback Singer
2010
Chhapaak
Original Music Composer
2020
Naani
Playback Singer
2004
Saroja
Playback Singer
2008
Paarthale Paravasam
Playback Singer
2001
Vamsi
Playback Singer
2000
Rhythm
Special Appearance in "Thaniye" Song
2000Rhythm
Playback Singer
2000Rhythm
Thanks
2000
Thamizhan
Playback Singer
2002
Johnny Gaddaar
Original Music Composer
2007
London Dreams
Playback Singer
2009London Dreams
Original Music Composer
2009
Arjun Suravaram
Playback Singer
2019
Yeh Kya Ho Raha Hai?
Music
2002
Arjun
Playback Singer
2004
My Dear Prime Minister
Original Music Composer
2019
Phir Milenge
Music
2004
Chehere: A Modern Day Classic
Playback Singer
2015
Rock On!!
Original Music Composer
2008
Bicycle Thieves
Playback Singer
2013
Siva Manasula Sakthi
Playback Singer
2009
Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi!
Playback Singer
2005
It's My Life
Music
2020
Anegan
Playback Singer
2015
Polladhavan
Playback Singer
2007
The Zoya Factor
Original Music Composer
2019The Zoya Factor
Playback Singer
2019
Yuvaraju
Playback Singer
2000
Viswasam
Playback Singer
2019
Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu
Playback Singer
2009
Kaadhalan
Playback Singer
1994
Ulidavaru Kandanthe
Playback Singer
2014
Thotti Jaya
Playback Singer
2005
Silambattam
Playback Singer
2008
Jetty
Playback Singer
2022
Sangamam
Playback Singer
1999
Moscowin Kavery
Playback Singer
2010
Aegan
Playback Singer
2008
Patiala House
Playback Singer
2011Patiala House
Original Music Composer
2011
Murari
Playback Singer
2001
Ghayal Once Again
Original Music Composer
2016
The Desire: A Journey of a Woman
Original Music Composer
2011
Avatharam
Playback Singer
2014Bobby
Playback Singer
2002
Chittagong
Original Music Composer
2012
Kyun! Ho Gaya Na...
Playback Singer
2004Kyun! Ho Gaya Na...
Original Music Composer
2004
Thakshak
Playback Singer
1999
Thenmerku Paruvakatru
Playback Singer
2010
Kadhal Konden
Playback Singer
2003
Dheena
Playback Singer
2001
Aarakshan
Original Music Composer
2011Aarakshan
Playback Singer
2011
Main Krishna Hoon
Playback Singer
2013
Kattradhu Thamizh
Playback Singer
2007
Rishi
Playback Singer
2001
Mounam Pesiyadhe
Playback Singer
2002
Perazhagan
Playback Singer
2004
Oh Darling! Yeh Hai India!
Playback Singer
1995
Vala: Story of a Bangle
Playback Singer
2025
Autograph
Playback Singer
2010
Vakeel Saab
Playback Singer
2021
Manmadhan
Playback Singer
2004
Vel
Playback Singer
2007
Panga
Original Music Composer
2020Panga
Playback Singer
2020
Takkari Donga
Playback Singer
2002
Satham Podathey
Playback Singer
2007
Auzaar
Playback Singer
1997
Akaal: The Unconquered
Music
2025
Mirzya
Original Music Composer
2016
Sullan
Playback Singer
2004
Hum Tum Aur Ghost
Original Music Composer
2010
Regina
Playback Singer
2023
Rajakumarudu
Playback Singer
1999
Dil Jo Bhi Kahey...
Music
2005
Kanda Naal Mudhal
Playback Singer
2005
Game
Original Music Composer
2011
Dono
Music
2023
Rock On 2
Original Music Composer
2016Rock On 2
Playback Singer
2016
Chennai 600028
Playback Singer
2007
Shool
Original Music Composer
1999
Boomerang
Playback Singer
2019
Vellithira
Playback Singer
2003
One by Two
Music
2014Salaam-e-Ishq Sequel
Music Director
Sangathamizhan
Playback Singer
2019
Daas
Playback Singer
2005
Ranga Ranga Vaibhavanga
Playback Singer
2022
Aethiree
Playback Singer
2004
Pattathu Yaanai
Playback Singer
2013
Thiruda Thirudi
Playback Singer
2003
Sri Ramadasu
Playback Singer
2006Dekh Indian Circus
Music Director
2011
Kuselan
Playback Singer
2008
Katti Batti
Playback Singer
2015Katti Batti
Original Music Composer
2015
Armaan
Music
2003
Nenu Naa Rakshasi
Playback Singer
2011
Kullanari Koottam
Playback Singer
2011
Way of Beauty - Shakti Timeless
Self
2006Chalta Hai Yaar
Playback Singer
2005
Stumped
Playback Singer
2003
Manadhai Thirudivittai
Playback Singer
2001Naam Reh Jayega
2022
Kannamoochi Yenada
Playback Singer
2007
Anukoni Prayanam
Playback Singer
2022
Drohi
Playback Singer
2010
Meghatheertham
Playback Singer
2009
Charukesi
Playback Singer
2026
Raveendra Nee Evide?
Playback Singer
2025
Aranmanai 3
2021
Katyar Kaljat Ghusali
Pandit Bhanushankar Shastri
2015
Sangeet Manapmaan
Music
2025
Jithan
Playback Singer
2005
Daav Thai Gayo Yaar
Playback Singer
2016
Thennavan
Playback Singer
2003
Halkaa
Music
2018
Don 3
Music
Machakaaran
Playback Singer
2007
DK
Playback Singer
2015
Kochavva Paulo Ayyappa Coelho
Playback Singer
2016
Anvatt
Music
2014