Decoding Shankar
Deepti Sivan
India.  52 min.  2018

The film portrays the personality of Shankar Mahadevan, the musician and master of film soundtracks. He is known for his work on films such as ‘Indian Love Story – Kal No Naa Ho’ (2003) and ‚Bhaag Milkha Bhaag’ (2013). With personal statements and anecdotes, the film documents Mahadevan’s rise and career in the music business, and him as a signer, composer, teacher – or simply as a family man who appreciates good food.

The documentary points out pivotal moments in Mahadevan’s life which shaped his musical sensitivity, and explores how the artist’s creative mind works. By decoding his melodies and songs, the film paints a picture of his tryst with music.

Deepti Sivan

Deepti Sivan is a Law graduate with MBA, who started her career into entertainment industry; acting, modeling and hosting TV shows. Later she worked as the associate director for Amitabh Bachchan Corporation and moved into the production department. Now taken on the role of a director of documentaries and doing films for the Govt. of India and private agencies.

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Deepti Sivan :     deeptisivan@gmail.com