Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy is a musical trio group made by three outstanding musicians of the time, namely Shankar Mahadevan, Ehsan Noorani and Loy Mendonsa. This music group was formed in India. They teamed together to provide unique music for several Indian Films. Some of their masterpieces include the music for movies such as
Mission Kashmir (2000),
Dil Chahta Hai (2001),
Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003),
Bunty Aur Babli (2005),
Don - The Chase Begins Again and
Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna (2006)
Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute To Love (2007),
Jhoom Barabar Jhoom (2007),
Johnny Gaddaar (2007) and
Taare Zameen Par (2007). The recent works of this trio are
Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic and
Rock on.
Each member of this trio specializes in his own unique domain and experiences with the group, amalgamating the Carnatic and Hindustani vocal tradition (Shankar), Western Rock (Ehsaan) and a deep fusion including a virtual expertise over the Electronic Synthesizer (Loy). They have been continuing a tradition quite common in Bollywood Music, which is of partnerships between music composers contributing and utilizing their individual strengths to direct superb music. The combination of Hindustani (North Indian) or Carnatic (South Indian) classical music with perfect orchestral arrangements make the entire composition sound just perfect for the contemporary Bollywood films. Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy probably represents the first `trio` of music composers in India to entertain Bollywood audiences with their chart-topping music every time. They are eventually getting popular by the name of `Amar-Akbar-Anthony` of Bollywood music.
The eternal quest among Bollywood`s music composers has been to generate interest among younger audiences who are inclined to get inspiration from the musical themes of the west. Since a film`s soundtrack is a very essential and critical component of commercial success required and achieved or sometimes wasted at the box office, this quest to deliver a perfect packaged film has always inspired the music composers to create tunes which combine the best of both traditional Indian music and popular western or international influences and an irresistible majority of Bollywood`s most popular music has been composed based on Classical Indian R?gas.
Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy has come to create the benchmark of the mindspace of young audiences by successfully bridging that gap in their own incomparable style. They have won several critical and commercial acclaims and also awards from the Bollywood Press and Magazines, TV Channels and a National Film Award (
Kal Ho Naa Ho, 2003). Their success is made up of several contributing factors. They are interesting musical instruments and sounds, introduction of new voices emerged from the immensely popular TV Musical Talent shows and an obsession for the perfect `feel` for the movie scene that necessitates the song sequence.
Filmography of Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy
| Film |
Year |
Film |
Year |
| "Luck By Chance" |
2009 |
Lakshya |
2004 |
| Rock on" |
2008 |
Rudraksh |
2004 |
| Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic |
2008 |
Kal Ho Naa Ho |
2003 |
| Johnny Gaddaar |
2007 |
Nayee Padosan |
2003 |
| Heyy Babyy |
2007 |
Armaan |
2003 |
| Marigold: An Adventure in India |
2007 |
Kuch Naa Kaho |
2003 |
| Taare Zameen Par |
2007 |
Ek Aur Ek Gyarah |
2003 |
| Jhoom Barabar Jhoom |
2007 |
Yeh Kya Ho Raha Hai? |
2002 |
| Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute To Love |
2007 |
Dil Chahta Hai |
2001 |
| Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna |
2006 |
Aalavandhan (Tamil) |
2001 |
| Don - The Chase Begins Again |
2006 |
Mission Kashmir |
2000 |
| Bunty Aur Babli |
2005 |
Dillagi |
1999 |
| Dil Jo Bhi Kahey... |
2005 |
Shool |
1999 |
| Kyun...! Ho Gaya Na |
2004 |
Rockford (film) |
1999 |
| Phir Milenge |
2004 |
Dus - A Tribute to Mukul Anand |
1998 |
| Vanity Fair |
2004 |
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Announced Films
| Film |
Year |
| Delhi Belly |
2009 |
| Luck by Chance |
2009 |
| Kismat Talkies |
2009 |
| Yavarum Nalam (Tamil) |
2008 |
| Untitled Anil Kapoor/Akshaye Khanna Project |
2008 |
