“I believe that classical music comes through listening and practice, and it can be fun both for the singer or performer and the listener or audience, as long as the performer is taught to recognise the pulse of the audience.”

Indian singer and composer

Shankar Mahadevan is an Indian singer and composer best known as a member of the Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy trio, which creates music for Indian films. He has been active across playback singing and composition, and his work is closely associated with contemporary Hindi cinema. His songs and compositions have made him a familiar name in Indian popular music. In 2023, Birmingham City University awarded him an honorary doctorate, recognizing his contribution to music.