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Shankar Ganesh

Born: March 3, 1943

FAN SCORE

95

POPULARITY

10

Shankar-Ganesh are one of the most iconic music composer duos in Tamil cinema, celebrated for their timeless melodies and devotional compositions. With over 1000 films and five decades of contribution... Read more

ROLES

Music Director

HEIGHT

5'7"/70kg

BIRTH PLACE

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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Quick Info

Born March 3, 1943

Birth Place Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Height 5'7"/70kg

Fan Score 95

Popularity 10

Roles Music Director

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Videos

Shankar Ganesh Open Interview

Shankar Ganesh Memories - MGR Birthday Special Music Di...

Personal Details

Alternative Names Shankar and Ganesh

Children Bobby Shankar

Relatives Mentor: M. S. Viswanathan

Did You Know

Trivia

Shankar-Ganesh were disciples of M. S. Viswanathan, assisting him in several early projects.

They were introduced to the industry by Kannadasan, the famed lyricist.

The duo has composed for more than 1000 films across four South Indian languages.

They composed music for several devotional blockbusters, including Ayyappan and Palani Murugan.

Shankar-Ganesh's compositions are known for blending Carnatic ragas with cinematic melodies.

Quotes

"We learned music under the shadow of M. S. Viswanathan - he was our guru and inspiration."

"Music is divine, and devotion gives it its true meaning."

"We always composed with the heart, not just the instruments."

"Our melodies live through generations because they carry emotion."

Trademarks

Duo-based composing style with strong harmony and rhythm.

Use of Indian classical instruments blended with orchestral arrangements.

Devotional themes and folk-inspired tunes.

Melodic interludes and emotional background scoring.

Nicknames

S-G Masters

Salaries

Per Film -Classic Era: Rs: 3 - 5 lakh

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Composer Tamil Cinema Devotional Melody Film Score Classic Music

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