Shankar Mahadevan has a distinct identity as a singer-composer in Bollywood. Today i.e. on March 03, Shankar Mahadevan is celebrating his 59th birthday. Shankar Mahadevan has won the National Award four times. He made a explosive entry in the industry with his song ‘Breathless’. In today’s time, Shankar Mahadevan is popular not only in India but also abroad. People like to listen to his songs. So let us know about some interesting things related to the life of Shankar Mahadevan on the occasion of his birthday…
Birth and family
Shankar Mahadevan was born on 03 March 1967 in Chembur, Mumbai. He belonged to a Tamil family. He started getting training in Hindustani and Carnatic classical music since childhood. He gained good knowledge of music at an early age. He also continued studying. After completing his studies, Mahadevan decided that he would make a name for himself in the world of music.
Explosive entry with this song
In the year 1998, Shankar Mahadevan made a explosive entry with his first album ‘Breathless’. This unique use of non-stop singing in this song was shocking for the listeners. Within no time this song became the identity of Shankar Mahadevan. Also Shankar Mahadevan reached a different position in the world of music. Shankar Mahadevan’s skill was also praised by many stalwarts of classical music. Artists like Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia and Ustad Zakir Hussain were also admirers of Shankar Mahadevan’s singing.
chose the path of music
Shankar Mahadevan studied electrical engineering. But Mahadevan’s mind always remained engrossed in music. He was fond of tunes since childhood. It was this attachment that took Shankar Mahadevan to the stage. He deeply practiced classical music, the influence of which is clearly visible in every song of his.
After achieving success in the field of music, he founded ‘Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy’ along with Ehsaan Noorani and Loy Mendonsa. After which this trio gave many memorable songs to the industry. In the year 2011, this team had also prepared the theme song of the Cricket World Cup. Who had worked to fill the enthusiasm in the country.
Awards
Let us tell you that Shankar Mahadevan has won the National Award four times. Apart from this, he has also been honored many times with the honor of Best Male Playback Singer and Best Music Director. From the depth of ‘Maa’ to the energy of ‘Kajraje-Kajraje’, singer Shankar Mahadevan has proved himself in every genre. Shankar Mahadevan’s music is still an inspiration for the new generation. With true dedication and practice, every note can be made immortal.