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Shankar Mahadevan's Musical Journey: Leaving a Lucrative Job, Winning 4 National Awards, and Receiving the Padma Shri
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Shankar Mahadevan: From Lucrative Job to Padma Shri, The Breathless Journey
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03-03-2026, 04:02
Shankar Mahadevan: From Lucrative Job to Padma Shri, The Breathless Journey
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Shankar Mahadevan, born in Chembur, Mumbai, with roots in Palakkad, Kerala, left a lucrative job for music.
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He grew up in a culturally rich family, developing a passion for Indian Classical and Carnatic music from a young age.
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His career took a dramatic turn with the song 'Breathless', whose four-page, no-pause lyrics initially overwhelmed him but became a massive hit.
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After 'Breathless', he formed the iconic trio Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, delivering numerous superhit songs and albums to Bollywood.
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Mahadevan has won 4 National Awards, 3 Filmfare Awards, 5 State Awards, and was honored with the Padma Shri for his contributions to music.
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