Shashank Sheshagiri on his favourite music directors

Playback singer and music director Shashank Sheshagiri, who has crooned hit numbers like Shivanandi, Paarty Maadu, Yaarivanu, Duinyaare Duniya, Mr Airavatha, Mathadro and many more, talks about his favourite music directors, on #QuickTakesWithBangaloreTimes...
A R Rahman: I grew up listening to his songs like Tu Hi Re, which is my favourite song of all time.It is A R Rahman who inspired me to become a playback singer. Rahman’s entire musical journey is an inspiration to me.
V Harirksihna: He has given me the opportunity to sing many hit songs in Sandalwood. Hari anna helped me to build my career by fine tuning my singing prowess. One of my favorite songs which he gave me the opportunity to sing is Beere Yaaro from Kaddipudi.
Ajaneesh Loknath: He has become the trend setter by composing new and refreshing tunes. Ajaneesh encourages new talent. He even treats emerging singers with respect. His way of composing is fabulous and he is a wonderful human being too.
Santhosh Narayanan: He is the trend setter in the Tamil Industry. His composition in Kabali shows how creative he is as a music director. I love to listen to his songs at any time.
Sridhar V Sambhram
His lyrics and compositions remain etched in the lister's memory. Yeenagali Munde Saagu Nee, from Mussanje Maatu, gives confidence to everyone to achieve something big in life. He is certainly one of the best in Sandalwood.