Shankar Ganesh
Born: 1943-03-03
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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, they have created a lasting legacy in South Indian music.
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, they have created a lasting legacy in South Indian music.
Shankar-Ganesh are a legendary Indian music composer duo who have made an indelible mark in Tamil cinema with their melodious, emotional, and devotional compositions. The duo, consisting of M. Shankar and M. Ganesh, began their musical journey under the mentorship of the legendary composer M. S. Viswanathan. They started their career as assistants and learned the art of orchestration, arrangement, and melody from one of Tamil cinema's greatest music directors. They made their debut as independent music directors with the Tamil film Magaraasi -1967, produced by Kannadasan, the famous lyricist. Over the next four decades, Shankar-Ganesh composed for more than 1000 films across Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam, becoming one of the most prolific and respected composer duos in South Indian cinema. Their music is known for its classical richness, emotional depth, and devotional warmth. The pair became especially famous for composing for devotional films in the 1980s and 1990s, while their earlier works featured romantic and dramatic melodies. Even today, their songs continue to be cherished by music lovers and filmmakers alike for their simplicity and soulfulness.
Shankar-Ganesh are a legendary Indian music composer duo who have made an
indelible mark in Tamil cinema with their melodious, emotional, and devotional compositions. The duo, consisting of M. Shankar and M. Ganesh, began their musical journey under the mentorship of the legendary composer M. S. Viswanathan. They started their career as assistants and learned the art of orchestration, arrangement, and melody from one of Tamil cinema's greatest music directors.
They made their debut as independent music directors with the Tamil film Magaraasi -1967, produced by Kannadasan, the famous lyricist. Over the next four decades, Shankar-Ganesh composed for more than 1000 films across Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam, becoming one of the most prolific and respected composer duos in South Indian cinema.
Their music is known for its classical richness, emotional depth, and devotional warmth. The pair became especially famous for composing for devotional films in the 1980s and 1990s, while their earlier works featured romantic and dramatic melodies. Even today, their songs continue to be cherished by music lovers and filmmakers alike for their simplicity and soulfulness.
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Personal details
- Alternative names Shankar and Ganesh
- Height 5'7"/70kg
- Born March 03, 1943 · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Children Bobby Shankar
- Relatives Mentor: M. S. Viswanathan
- Other works
- Composers, Playback Singers, Background Score Artists, Orchestrators, Music Directors for Television and Devotional Albums
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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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