The feeling of being able to do something for your own country is unmatchable. — Shankar Mahadevan Being Copy Share Image
I have completed 21 years of composing music in Indian films. — Shankar Mahadevan Cinema 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
There is nothing wrong in electronic music or synthesised music. — Shankar Mahadevan 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
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
Over time, people will notice what you are doing. Then you'll be in demand, and when you are in demand, you'll make… — Shankar Mahadevan Demand 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
We cannot blame globalisation for diluting our cultural heritage and music, as our music is respected more outside India than here. — Shankar Mahadevan Copy Share Image
Why English music is being taught in some schools? The government should make arrangements to promote Indian classical music among students. — Shankar Mahadevan Being Copy Share Image
Music in our schools is considered to be an extra-curricular activity in which you teach your students a few patriotic songs and… — Shankar Mahadevan Children Copy Share Image
You can be successful without learning music, but success has nothing to do with quality. — Shankar Mahadevan Learning 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
If you are teaching a kid about seasons, you can put it in a song. He will definitely take interest. I wish… — Shankar Mahadevan Copy Share Image
'My Country, My Music' is about bringing music in languages like Tamil, Telegu, Kannada, Malyalam, and Marathi together. It's about bringing musical… — Shankar Mahadevan Country Copy Share Image
Who are critics? Do they know about music? Have they proved themselves in the field? I remember, when we came up with… — Shankar Mahadevan Bollywood Copy Share Image
There have been many music reality shows on Indian television, but 'Om Shanti Om' is fresh and unique in all aspects. The… — Shankar Mahadevan Culture Copy Share Image
Chinmaya Mission has been a very strong part of my life since childhood. I have been associated with Chinmaya Mission since primary… — Shankar Mahadevan Childhood 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 Country Copy Share Image
If some independent artists are using film as a medium to reach out to an audience, it should be promoted. Cinema is… — Shankar Mahadevan Art Copy Share Image
I don't think you can have a calculated approach towards learning music. — Shankar Mahadevan Approach Copy Share Image
I share a lovely relationship with Javed Saab. I understand his method of working. — Shankar Mahadevan Bollywood 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 always believe that you have to give back what you have learnt. — 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 Comedy 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
An artist must be open to both appreciation and criticism. It's a part of the learning process, or else there is no… — Shankar Mahadevan Appreciation Copy Share Image
I have tried to show the influence of folk music in Bollywood, in Tamil movies, in Telugu cinema. — Shankar Mahadevan Bollywood Copy Share Image
Ideas are what we make a living out of. Whether it's a song or a talent search, we are in the business… — Shankar Mahadevan Business Copy Share Image
When you do a pop album, the canvas is completely yours. There is no story situation forced on to your songs -… — Shankar Mahadevan Album Copy Share Image
It is when you adapt that you truly grow. When you grow, you don't let your art become the breeding ground for… — Shankar Mahadevan Copy Share Image
As responsible artists, it's our duty to let the youth know the importance of devotional music. — Shankar Mahadevan Art Copy Share Image
