Travel is always connected to music, as with travel, we explore the world, and by listening music, we explore ourselves. — Shankar Mahadevan Copy Share Image
To sustain and become a musician of a certain calibre, you need to know and understand music completely. You need to have… — Shankar Mahadevan Copy Share Image
I can't escape crooning the 'Mitwa... Kahe Dhadkan Tujhse Kya' number wherever I perform. Basically, I am a classically rooted musician. — Shankar Mahadevan Copy Share Image
It is the responsibility of music composers to add some classical music elements into their songs to make the music genre popular. — Shankar Mahadevan Copy Share Image
I feel music-making is more like a psychological game; each film has its own colour that needs to be identified and addressed. — Shankar Mahadevan Copy Share Image
Folk music has been our popular music... There is a myth that youngsters only like heavy metal or rock music, but that's… — Shankar Mahadevan Copy Share Image
I believe that classical music comes through listening and practice, and it can be fun both for the singer or performer and… — Shankar Mahadevan Copy Share Image
We have harmonies, folk songs, and compositions attached to each occasion - ranging from birth, harvest, to our festivals. Our country thrives… — Shankar Mahadevan Copy Share Image
There is nothing else is India which is as popular as Bollywood. Look at Indian classical music, how big and how respected… — Shankar Mahadevan Copy Share Image
Our sons are the next generation who are more clued into the new trends of music. So if I want to understand… — Shankar Mahadevan Copy Share Image
Lots of musicians from non-filmi backgrounds and from independent bands are making it to mainstream cinema. Even the music directors are experimenting… — Shankar Mahadevan Copy Share Image
There is so much talent in the country, and not all of that necessarily is confined to Bollywood. There are some great… — Shankar Mahadevan Copy Share Image
In any musician's career, a film like 'Manikarnika' becomes a landmark dream project, which is challenging and musically enriching at the same… — Shankar Mahadevan Copy Share Image
With 'Mirzya,' we went deep into folk music. The film, unfortunately, did not do well because it was not marketed well. But… — Shankar Mahadevan Copy Share Image
I'm a proud mainstream musician, but having said that, I do firmly believe there's more to musical talent in India than just… — Shankar Mahadevan Copy Share Image
There can be inhibitions, but there are millions of people who like to sing. — Shankar Mahadevan Copy Share Image
I don't mind travelling to and fro from Navi Mumbai for work because the calm and serene atmosphere I enjoy here is unparalleled. — Shankar Mahadevan Copy Share Image
I believe that classical music comes through listening and practice, and it can be fun both for the singer or performer and the listener… — Shankar Mahadevan Copy Share Image
You can't put a show in a boring format to young kids. They need to relate to it. — Shankar Mahadevan Copy Share Image
It is so important to have the cushioning of humour in one's life for a smooth run. — Shankar Mahadevan Copy Share Image
Besides training, you need to be focused and not shy away from hard work. — Shankar Mahadevan Copy Share Image
Travel is always connected to music, as with travel, we explore the world, and by listening music, we explore ourselves. — Shankar Mahadevan Copy Share Image
In any musician's career, a film like 'Manikarnika' becomes a landmark dream project, which is challenging and musically enriching at the same time. — Shankar Mahadevan Copy Share Image
If you are teaching a kid about seasons, you can put it in a song. He will definitely take interest. I wish to put… — Shankar Mahadevan Copy Share Image