Shankar Mahadevan Quotes

Shankar Mahadevan

Profession : Musician

Birth : March 3, 1967

Chinmaya Mission has been a very strong part of my life since childhood. I have been associated with Chinmaya Mission since primary school days, where I was part of group singing and bhajans in the Bal Vihar classes.

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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.

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Ganesh Chaturthi is very close to my heart. The festival brings with it joy, love, and happiness for everyone.

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Music industry is like fashion. Things keep coming, things keep going, trends keep changing.

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Geography can be a major restriction for people to not be able to showcase their talent.

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There can be inhibitions, but there are millions of people who like to sing.

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I always believe in using technology for a positive result.

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Ideas are what we make a living out of. Whether it's a song or a talent search, we are in the business of thinking.

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Playing with words is like combining different notes in music.

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It is so important to have the cushioning of humour in one's life for a smooth run.

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There have been many music reality shows on Indian television, but 'Om Shanti Om' is fresh and unique in all aspects. The show is going to bring the young generation closer to our heritage and culture.

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Bollywood music is so international now, and our music has become global.

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There is nothing else is India which is as popular as Bollywood. Look at Indian classical music, how big and how respected it is in the West, but here in India, no one is interested.

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People like me in the entertainment industry can contribute to social change through our work.

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In any musician's career, a film like 'Manikarnika' becomes a landmark dream project, which is challenging and musically enriching at the same time.

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There are so many factors that one needs to keep in mind while composing for a film. Every movie is different and demands a separate approach. Originality also plays an important role.

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I feel music-making is more like a psychological game; each film has its own colour that needs to be identified and addressed.

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An artist must be open to both appreciation and criticism. It's a part of the learning process, or else there is no growth.

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'My Country, My Music' is about bringing music in languages like Tamil, Telegu, Kannada, Malyalam, and Marathi together. It's about bringing musical genres together, different scenarios in which music is displayed in our country in one show.

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I am proud of my kids.

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