Shankar Mahadevan

Constant learning is the way to stay relevant with changing times, says National Award-winning singer-composer Shankar Mahadevan, who feels fatherhood changed him as a musician. Mahadevan, who is currently nurturing young talent across the country as part of the Colors' reality show 'Rising Star', told IANS: "Fatherhood changed me as a musician. Yes, I would say that. There is always a musical exchange happening between me and my sons. If I want to stay relevant, if I want to keep the learner in me alive, I should be aware of what they are listening to. Our sons are the next generation who are more clued into the new trends of music. So if I want to understand the vibe of the new generation, and if I want to stay relevant with time, they are my source of learning."