Official website: http://shankarmahadevan.com
Official Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/shankarlive
Official Twitter Page: http://www.twitter.com/shankar_live
Early life
Shankar Mahadevan was born in Chennai, India to a Tamil family. He learned Indian Classical Music and Carnatic music in his childhood and started playing Veena at the age of five[1].He went to OLPS High School in Chembur.He did his engineering in electronics from R.A.I.T (D Y Patil,Navi Mumbai). As of now he sings songs in Hindi, Tamil, Kannada,Telugu, Marathi, and Carnatic.
Career
Though a software engineer by profession and having worked for Oracle Corporation, Shankar's interest in music made him venture into the field of music. He got his first award as a playback singer in Chennai film music, collaborating with A. R. Rahman and winning a National Film Award for his song in Kandukondain Kandukondain. A prominent star in the Kodambakkam film industry, he later gained more recognition by releasing his first music album called Breathless. He later got into music direction and became a part of the Shankar Ehsaan Loy trio, composing music for Bollywood films.
He enjoys a successful run with Fusion-Jazz band SILK with Louis Banks on Keyboards, Sivamani on percussion, Sridhar Parthasarathy on Mridangam and Karl Peters on Bass Guitar.
Shankar Mahadevan has also provided vocals for several compositions of Remember Shakti which features maestros like Zakir Hussain, John McLaughlin, U. Srinivas and Selvaganesh Vinayakram.
He is also a mentor on Zee TV's musical reality show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2009.
Awards
Swaralaya-Kairali-Yesudas Award
2007: Yesudas Award for his outstanding contribution to Indian film music.
National Film Awards
2000: Best Playback Singer (Male) win for song: "Yenna Solla Pogirai" from Kandukondain Kandukondain
Filmfare Awards
2003: Best Music Direction win for Kal Ho Naa Ho
2005: Best Music Direction win for Bunty Aur Babli..
Star Screen Awards
2000: Best Background Music nomination for Mission Kashmir
2001: Best Music Direction win for Dil Chahta Hai
2005: Best Music Direction win for Bunty aur Babli
Music Composing Filmography
* From Chandni Chowk to China (Hindi) (2008)
* Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic (Hindi) (2008)
* Yavarum Nalam (Tamil) (2008) ... (announced)
* Rock On (2008)
* Kismat Talkies (2009) ... (announced)
* High School Musical 2 Soundtrack (Hindi Version)
* Taare Zameen Par (2007) ... (Released)
* Johnny Gaddaar (2007) ... (Release)
* Jhoom Barabar Jhoom (2007)
* Hey Baby (2007)
* Marigold: An Adventure In India (2007)
* Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute To Love (2007)
* Don - The Chase Begins Again (2006)
* Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006)
* Dil Jo Bhi Kahey... (2005)
* Bunty Aur Babli (2005)
* Vanity Fair (2004)
* Phir Milenge (2004)
* Lakshya (2004)
* Kyun...! Ho Gaya Na (2004)
* Rudraksh (2004)
* Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003)
* Kuch Naa Kaho (2003)
* Nayee Padosan (2003)
* Armaan (2003)
* Ek Aur Ek Gyarah (2003)
* Yeh Kya Ho Raha Hai? (2002)
* Dil Chahta Hai (2001)
* Aalavandhan/Abhay (2001)
* Mission Kashmir (2000)
* Dillagi (1999)
* Shool (1999)
* Dus (1997)
Discography
* Breathless - Breathless is the album that first gave him fame, including the song, "Breathless," in which he sings through the whole song without pausing to breathe.
* Nine - Nine is Shankar's most recent album. Each song is a representation of a "mood," including joy, sadness, love, etc.
Bharat
Shankar Mahadevan Lyrics
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मैं रहूँ या ना रहूँ, भारत ये रहना चाहिए
देश से है प्यार तो हर पल ये कहना चाहिए
मैं रहूँ या ना रहूँ, भारत ये रहना चाहिए
सिलसिला ये बाद मेरे यूँही चलना चाहिए
मैं रहूँ या ना रहूँ, भारत ये रहना चाहिए
मेरी नस-नस तार कर दो और बना दो एक सितार
राग भारत मुझपे छेड़ो, झन-झनाओ बार-बार
देश से ये प्रेम आँखों से छलकना चाहिए
मैं रहूँ या ना रहूँ, भारत ये रहना चाहिए
शत्रु से केह दो ज़रा सीमा में रहना सीख ले
ये मेरा भारत अमर है, सत्य कहना सीख ले
भक्ति की इस शक्ति को बढ़कर दिखना चाहिए
मैं रहूँ या ना रहूँ, भारत ये रहना चाहिए
है मुझे सौगंध भारत (सौगंध भारत है मुझे)
भूलूँ ना एक क्षण तुझे
रक्त की हर बूँद तेरी, है तेरा अर्पण तुझे
युद्ध ये सम्मान का है, मान रहना चाहिए
(मैं रहूँ या ना रहूँ, भारत ये रहना चाहिए)
(मैं रहूँ या ना रहूँ, भारत ये रहना चाहिए)
मैं रहूँ या ना रहूँ, भारत ये रहना चाहिए
The song "Bharat" by Shankar Mahadevan is a strong and powerful tribute to the nation of India. The lyrics express a deep love and respect for the country, urging everyone to express their love for their homeland every moment of their lives. The song starts with the line "Desh se hai pyaar toh har pal yeh kehna chahiye" (If you love your country, you should say it every moment) and emphasizes that one should always strive to keep India alive in their hearts and minds, whether they continue to live in the country or not.
The second verse talks about the importance of carrying forward the traditions and culture of India, as it has been a part of the singer's life for generations. The line "Silsila ye baad mere yunhi chalna chahiye" (The tradition should continue to flow through me) expresses the importance of continuing to follow the traditions and culture of India. The next verse talks about the power of Indian classical music, and how it flows through every vein in the singer's body. This line continues the theme of the importance of the nation's culture and heritage.
The chorus reiterates the importance of expressing love for the country and its people. The fourth verse asks people to learn to live within their limits, as well as speaking the truth at all times. The fifth verse talks about the importance of showing devotion to the country and to be proud of its heritage, values and people. The song ends with the verse "Hai mujhe saugandh Bharat, bhoolu na ek kshan tujhe" (I swear by India, I will never forget you, even for a moment).
Line by Line Meaning
देश से है प्यार तो हर पल ये कहना चाहिए
If you love the country, you should say it every moment
मैं रहूँ या ना रहूँ, भारत ये रहना चाहिए
Whether I live or not, India should remain
सिलसिला ये बाद मेरे यूँही चलना चाहिए
This series should continue to move on like this
मेरी नस-नस तार कर दो और बना दो एक सितार
Make every nerve of mine a string and turn me into a star
राग भारत मुझपे छेड़ो, झन-झनाओ बार-बार
Play the melody of India on me, jingle again and again
देश से ये प्रेम आँखों से छलकना चाहिए
Love for the country should overflow from the eyes
शत्रु से केह दो ज़रा सीमा में रहना सीख ले
Tell the enemy to learn to stay within the borders
ये मेरा भारत अमर है, सत्य कहना सीख ले
Learn to speak the truth that this is my immortal India
भक्ति की इस शक्ति को बढ़कर दिखना चाहिए
This power of devotion should be shown to increase
है मुझे सौगंध भारत (सौगंध भारत है मुझे)
I have the fragrance of India (I have the fragrance of India)
भूलूँ ना एक क्षण तुझे
I won't forget you even for a moment
रक्त की हर बूँद तेरी, है तेरा अर्पण तुझे
Every drop of blood is yours, it's your offering
युद्ध ये सम्मान का है, मान रहना चाहिए
This is a war of honor, it should be respected
(मैं रहूँ या ना रहूँ, भारत ये रहना चाहिए)
(Whether I live or not, India should remain)
(मैं रहूँ या ना रहूँ, भारत ये रहना चाहिए)
(Whether I live or not, India should remain)
मैं रहूँ या ना रहूँ, भारत ये रहना चाहिए
Whether I live or not, India should remain
Writer(s): Ehsaan Noorani, Prasoon Joshi, Shankar Mahadevan, Loy Mendonsa
Contributed by Ian B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ganeshnavele9011
The most Heart Touching line was
" shatru se khehdo Zara "
" Seema mein rehna sikhle"
" yeh mera bharat amar hai"
" satya kehna sikhle"
" bhakti ki iss shakti ko"
" badhkar dikhana chahiye"
" mein rahu ya na rahu "
' Bharat yeh rehna chahiye"
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@krushnathkamble1103
My favourite line
" हे मुझे सौगंध भारत "
" गंध भारत हे मुझे "
" भूलू ना एक क्षण तुझे "
" रक्त की हर बुंद तेरी "
" हे तेरा अर्पण तुझे "
" युद्ध ये सन्मान का हे "
" मान रहना चाहिए "
" मे रहू या ना रहू "
" भारत ये रहना चाहिए "
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@passionunlimited6051
May your father live in peace
@baatenjituki8741
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V.P. Garg 🙏😨
@priyankarsarkar7321
1971
@53_valmikimukherjee64
There is no one indian who will not cry after watching manikarnika film salute to Rani Laxmi bai
@nishikaagarwal3970
Yes
@nagarajk716
Yes
@dhritisharmavlogs
That's true
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