ATLANTA – April 9, 2026 – Dil Chahta Hai will hit the Fox Theatre stage May 8, 2026, at 8 p.m. Composed of Shankar Mahadevan, Ehsaan Noorani and Loy Mendonsa, the trio blends Indian classical traditions with rock, jazz and contemporary Western styles, creating a sound that resonates across cultures and generations.
Their catalog includes music from the films “Dil Chahta Hai,” “Kal Ho Naa Ho,” “Rock On,” “Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara,” “Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna” and “Rang De Basanti,” among others. The concert will feature a live presentation of Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy’s most recognized songs, delivered with powerful vocals, confident musicianship and emotional depth. The evening highlights decades of Hindi film music on stage at the historic Fox Theatre.
Tickets are on sale now at foxtheatre.org.
Shankar Mahadevan is an Indian singer and composer and part of the Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy trio, known for its work in Indian cinema. In 2023, he received an honorary doctorate from Birmingham City University.
Mahadevan was born in Chembur, Mumbai, into a Tamil family originally from Palakkad, Kerala. He studied Hindustani classical and Carnatic music as a child and began playing the veena at age 5 under Shri Lalitha Venkataraman. He later trained under Pandit Shrinivas Khale and T.R. Balamani.
He graduated in 1988 with a degree in computer science and software engineering from the Ramrao Adik Institute of Technology in Navi Mumbai, affiliated with the University of Mumbai, and worked as a software engineer before pursuing music full time.
Mahadevan gained early recognition as an Indi-pop artist, blending Carnatic, Hindustani and jazz influences. His non-film album “Breathless” topped Indian music charts in 1998. He has won one Grammy Award and received three nominations.
For tickets and more information, visit foxtheatre.org or call 855-285-8499. All tickets sold through the Fox Theatre website reflect all-in pricing. The Marquee Club presented by Lexus is available for purchase, offering early entry, pre-show food and desserts, access to bars, private restrooms and rooftop views.
The Fox Theatre is one of Atlanta’s premier venues for live entertainment, welcoming more than 200 performances a year in its 4,665-seat theatre. From concerts to ballets, comedy, and movies, the historic venue attracts more than 500,000 visitors annually. The theatre also hosts over 100 annual private events such as wedding receptions, trade shows, corporate meetings and association functions in two stunning ballrooms. The Fox’s premium Marquee Club presented by Lexus is a 10,000 sq. ft, three-story luxury lounge accessible to all Club Level ticket holders or annual members of the Fox Theatre.
