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
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
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
Geography can be a major restriction for people to not be able to showcase their talent. — Shankar Mahadevan Geography 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 Bollywood 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 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 Country 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
In movies, the composers and decision makers are different, so we don't come across classical songs often in films due to lack… — Shankar Mahadevan Classical Copy Share Image
Before the heart attack, I used to do a lot of work - what's needed and what's not needed. I used to… — Shankar Mahadevan Copy Share Image
Musicians should understand that it is not just about creating one hit but to sustain it at the top. — Shankar Mahadevan Copy Share Image
The song 'Bolo Naa' from the film 'Chittagong,' which got me the National Award, wasn't even promoted in India, whereas the film… — 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 Cinema 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 Folk Copy Share Image
I feel that one thing that a businessman can learn is do not follow a path that has already been successful. You… — Shankar Mahadevan Businessman Copy Share Image
