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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.
Hare Krishna
Shankar Mahadevan Lyrics
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कृष्णा कृष्णा हरे हरे
हरे रामा हरे रामा
रामा रामा हरे हरे
हरे कृष्णा हरे कृष्णा
कृष्णा कृष्णा हरे हरे
हरे रामा हरे रामा
रामा रामा हरे हरे
हरे कृष्णा हरे कृष्णा
कृष्णा कृष्णा हरे हरे
हरे रामा हरे रामा
रामा रामा हरे हरे
हरे कृष्णा हरे कृष्णा
कृष्णा कृष्णा हरे हरे
हरे रामा हरे रामा
रामा रामा हरे हरे
हरे कृष्णा हरे कृष्णा
कृष्णा कृष्णा हरे हरे
हरे रामा हरे रामा
रामा रामा हरे हरे
The lyrics of Shankar Mahadevan's song "Hare Krishna" consist of two mantras that are chanted in Hinduism, the Hare Krishna mantra and the Hare Rama mantra. The repetition of these mantras in the song is believed to evoke a meditative state and connect the listener with the divine.
The Hare Krishna mantra is a 16-word mantra that is mentioned in the Kali-Santarana Upanishad. It is considered to be the Maha-mantra, or the great mantra, in the Vaishnavism tradition of Hinduism. The mantra calls for attention to Lord Krishna, who is seen as the incarnation of Lord Vishnu, and asks for his mercy and protection.
The Hare Rama mantra also consists of 16 words and is chanted to seek the protection of Lord Rama. It is believed to offer peace and serenity to the mind and helps in overcoming obstacles in life. The mantra is also seen as a symbol of surrendering oneself to the divine.
Overall, the lyrics of the song "Hare Krishna" emphasize the importance of devotion and surrendering to the divine power to attain inner peace and happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
हरे कृष्णा हरे कृष्णा
Oh Lord Krishna, please shower your blessings upon us.
कृष्णा कृष्णा हरे हरे
Oh Lord Krishna, please listen to our prayers.
हरे रामा हरे रामा
Oh Lord Rama, please bless us with your grace.
रामा रामा हरे हरे
Oh Lord Rama, please hear our plea.
हरे कृष्णा हरे कृष्णा
Oh Lord Krishna, we seek your divine intervention.
कृष्णा कृष्णा हरे हरे
Oh Lord Krishna, please hear our call.
हरे रामा हरे रामा
Oh Lord Rama, please shower your blessings upon us.
रामा रामा हरे हरे
Oh Lord Rama, please listen to our prayers.
हरे कृष्णा हरे कृष्णा
Oh Lord Krishna, please bless us with your mercy.
कृष्णा कृष्णा हरे हरे
Oh Lord Krishna, please hear our plea and help us.
हरे रामा हरे रामा
Oh Lord Rama, we seek your divine grace and blessings.
रामा रामा हरे हरे
Oh Lord Rama, please grant us your divine blessings.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Sai Madhukar
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@sumitadutta4269
My grand daughter (class 8) has her exam tomorrow. She was very stressed and was crying like a baby. Heard this song, and now she is perfectly fine. Studying hard 😁. Such is the power of Lord Krishna...Hare Krishna. Glories to his mighty lotus feet.
@dans.6525
We Indians should give superior encouragement and after (trust your instincts) some age give some freedom. What you did Sumitabehn is perfect.
@shuvodutto997
Brilliant
@nayonsarkar6680
Hare krisna
@brijbhoomi_ka_balak
Bahut achcha comment bheja hai
@kalianeeetwaro4965
Hare rama hare krisna
@simantadas874
"হৰে কৃষ্ণ হৰে কৃষ্ণ,কৃষ্ণ কৃষ্ণ হৰে হৰে
হৰে ৰাম হৰে ৰাম, ৰাম ৰাম হৰে হৰে"
- in Assamese🙏🙏🙏
@snapperszonephotographythe7132
কলকাতার বাঙালি আমি ।।
@beautychowdury8079
Hare krisna
@spectrum8118
ধন্যবাদ ~ from অসম