Loy Mendonsa
Loy Mendonsa is an Indian music director and part of the Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy trio which consist of himself, Shankar Mahadevan and Ehsaan Noorani. Before becoming a music composer, he played piano and keyboards for famous Indian music composers such as A. R. Rahman and Nadeem-Shravan. His daughter, Alyssa Mendonsa, made her singing debut with the song Uff Teri Adaa from the movie Karthik Calling Karthik.
Loy Mendonsa | |
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![]() Loy Mendonsa at Idea Rocks India in Bangalore, India. (April 6, 2013) | |
Background information | |
Genres | Bollywood |
Occupation(s) | Musician Pianist Singer |
Instruments | Piano, Electric guitar, bass guitar |
Years active | 1986–present |
Associated acts | Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy |
Loy Mendonsa started his career by composing the signature tune for 'The World This Week' show on Doordarshan.
Awards and nominations
2004: Best Music Direction win for Kal Ho Naa Ho
- IIFA Awards
2004: Best Music Direction win for Kal Ho Naa Ho
2006: Best Music Direction win for Bunty aur Babli
2001: RD Burman Award for New Music Talent win for Dil Chahta Hai
2001: Best Music Direction nomination for Dil Chahta Hai
2003: Best Music Direction win for Kal Ho Naa Ho
2005: Best Music Direction win for Bunty Aur Babli
- Star Screen Awards
2000: Best Background Music nomination for Mission Kashmir
2001: Best Music Direction win for Dil Chahta Hai
2005: Best Music Direction win for Bunty aur Babli
2006: Best Music Director win for Bunty aur Babli