Loy Mendonsa
Indian singer
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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 started his career by composing the signature tune for 'The World This Week' show on Doordarshan.
Awards and nominations
- National Film Awards
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
- Filmfare Awards
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
- Zee Cine Awards
2006: Best Music Director win for Bunty aur Babli