It is so important to have the cushioning of humour in one's life for a smooth run. — Shankar Mahadevan Comedy Copy Share Image
I always believe that you have to give back what you have learnt. — Shankar Mahadevan Copy Share Image
You can't run away from the fact that you cannot ignore hard work. — Shankar Mahadevan Copy Share Image
Besides training, you need to be focused and not shy away from hard work. — Shankar Mahadevan Fitness Copy Share Image
I have completed 21 years of composing music in Indian films. — Shankar Mahadevan Cinema Copy Share Image
You can be successful without learning music, but success has nothing to do with quality. — Shankar Mahadevan Learning Copy Share Image
When you are busy with all the live shows and bands, world music and jazz music, it takes time to come back… — Shankar Mahadevan Copy Share Image
Lataji defines the sound of Indian music, and I always had a secret desire of recording with her at least once. — Shankar Mahadevan Copy Share Image
People should feel proud about the music that we have in our country, and that's my objective. — Shankar Mahadevan Country Copy Share Image
I love Navi Mumbai, and I am proud to be a part of this city. The city has always inspired me to… — Shankar Mahadevan Copy Share Image
People like me in the entertainment industry can contribute to social change through our work. — Shankar Mahadevan Change 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… — Shankar Mahadevan Calm Copy Share Image
There are two kinds of music: good music and bad music. Both are and will continue to co-exist. — Shankar Mahadevan Copy Share Image
I always told my children that if they want to be pilot, go ahead and do it, or if they wanted to… — Shankar Mahadevan Agriculture Copy Share Image
Fundamentally, if there is any secret, it is about the need to find that peace and calm in our personal space with… — Shankar Mahadevan Calm Copy Share Image
You will see nowadays TV's Top 20 and Radio's Top 20 tend to be the same. And then there are films that… — Shankar Mahadevan Audience Copy Share Image
While the concert is instant communication with the audience, composing is a creative process where a song comes up out of nowhere… — Shankar Mahadevan Communication Copy Share Image
It's hectic at times, but this is what any artiste wants: a hectic life with lot of travelling, performances, lots of love… — Shankar Mahadevan Art Copy Share Image
I quit my software engineer job, decided that I would be a singer, and got married. Those days, there were no platforms… — Shankar Mahadevan Getting married 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 Generation Copy Share Image
There can be inhibitions, but there are millions of people who like to sing. — Shankar Mahadevan Copy Share Image
The feeling of being able to do something for your own country is unmatchable. — Shankar Mahadevan Being Copy Share Image
I think times have changed, and there's no dearth of talent in the music industry. — Shankar Mahadevan Death Copy Share Image
There is nothing wrong in electronic music or synthesised music. — Shankar Mahadevan Copy Share Image
Music is so abstract; it is a combination of words and melody. — Shankar Mahadevan Abstract Copy Share Image
I feel there is a song for every occasion, and India is a land full of music. — Shankar Mahadevan Copy Share Image
Despite being a classical musician, I keep poking my nose in other genres of music. — Shankar Mahadevan Being Copy Share Image
I share a lovely relationship with Javed Saab. I understand his method of working. — Shankar Mahadevan Bollywood Copy Share Image
I don't think you can have a calculated approach towards learning music. — Shankar Mahadevan Approach Copy Share Image
Music industry is like fashion. Things keep coming, things keep going, trends keep changing. — Shankar Mahadevan Fashion 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
I am associated with Namami Goda Foundation, and I believe rivers are the pulse of our country. — Shankar Mahadevan Copy Share Image
Ganesh Chaturthi is very close to my heart. The festival brings with it joy, love, and happiness for everyone. — 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 Cinema Copy Share Image
