Archive · 10 Dec 2025
Shankar Mahadevan Honored for Armed Forces Tribute
Shankar Mahadevan, a famous singer and composer, was honored by the Delhi Chief Minister and the Lieutenant Governor for his music that pays tribute to India's soldiers.
He shared photos from the event on Instagram and thanked the chiefs of the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
He also thanked a retired commander who inspired him.
Shankar Mahadevan is known for his album 'Breathless' and has won a Grammy Award.
Recently, he worked on a song called 'Shringaar' with Salim–Sulaiman.
Shankar Mahadevan was honored by Delhi CM Rekha Gupta and Lt. Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena for his musical tribute to India's armed forces.
The event was attended by the chiefs of the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, and the Chief of Defence Staff.
Mahadevan expressed his gratitude and emotional significance of the recognition on Instagram.
He thanked Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, Air Force Chief Amar Preet Singh, CDS General Anil Chauhan, and retired Commander Sujit Narain.
Mahadevan is known for his album 'Breathless' and has won a Grammy Award, and recently collaborated on 'Shringaar' from Bhoomi 2025.
- Who
- Shankar Mahadevan, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, Lt. Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena, Chiefs of Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, Chief of Defence Staff
- What
- Felicitation of Shankar Mahadevan for his musical tribute to India's armed forces
- When
- Recent, specific date not mentioned
- Where
- Delhi
- Why
- Recognition for his musical tribute to India's armed forces
- Honored By
- Delhi CM Rekha Gupta and Lt. Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena
- Presence of
- Chiefs of Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, and Chief of Defence Staff
- Notable Figures
- Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, Air Force Chief Amar Preet Singh, CDS General Anil Chauhan, Retired Commander Sujit Narain
- Recent Work
- Collaborated with Salim–Sulaiman on 'Shringaar' from Bhoomi 2025
- Legacy
- Grammy Award winner, known for 'Breathless' (1998)