A biography for Shankar Mahadevanhasn’t been written yet.
“Fundamentally, if there is any secret, it is about the need to find that peace and calm in our personal space with music, as most of 'learning music' is about listening to music and practicing over and over again.”
“I'm a proud mainstream musician, but having said that, I do firmly believe there's more to musical talent in India than just Bollywood.”
“There is always a musical exchange happening between me and my sons.”
“My sons are my friends, too, and they have introduced me to new technology and new sounds from around the world. I have learnt a lot from them.”
“Music industry is like fashion. Things keep coming, things keep going, trends keep changing.”
“Travel is always connected to music, as with travel, we explore the world, and by listening music, we explore ourselves.”
“Who are critics? Do they know about music? Have they proved themselves in the field? I remember, when we came up with the music of 'Dil Chahta Hai,' some of the critics said that the songs sounded like jingles.”
“I feel that one thing that a businessman can learn is do not follow a path that has already been successful. You will never be a path-breaker then.”
“Don't run after shows and money.”
“Music is so abstract; it is a combination of words and melody.”
“I love Navi Mumbai, and I am proud to be a part of this city. The city has always inspired me to aim higher.”
“Folk music has been our popular music... There is a myth that youngsters only like heavy metal or rock music, but that's not true.”
“If you are teaching a kid about seasons, you can put it in a song. He will definitely take interest. I wish to put every physics formula into a song, and it will become very easy for the student to learn.”
“Music festivals are coming up everywhere in India, and that is the only way to go ahead. People are exposed to a wide variety of music, and the experience of being at a music festival itself is unique. It is an experience unlike any other.”
“Why English music is being taught in some schools? The government should make arrangements to promote Indian classical music among students.”
“Geography can be a major restriction for people to not be able to showcase their talent.”
“You will see nowadays TV's Top 20 and Radio's Top 20 tend to be the same. And then there are films that never reach to mass audience, and because of that, their soundtrack also dies a silent death.”
“I have tried to show the influence of folk music in Bollywood, in Tamil movies, in Telugu cinema.”
“Music is the highest form of communication.”
“I always believe in using technology for a positive result.”