A Quote by Shankar Mahadevan

In movies, the composers and decision makers are different, so we don't come across classical songs often in films due to lack of interest. The decision makers are non-musical people, so one doesn't get to hear more classical songs in films.

Shankar Mahadevan

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Shankar Mahadevan
Indian - Musician
Born: March 3, 1967

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