India, Oct. 6 -- Three decades in music is no small feat, and Shankar Mahadevan, one-third of the Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy trio, says the journey has been as much about growth as it has been about the music. "We've been around since they were using cassettes to CDs, then hard disc recording, and now streaming. We've seen it all," he says, adding, "The only constant in life is change, and being part of all these shifts in how music is created and consumed has been a real privilege." Shankar points out that the group's enduring relevance stems from a careful attention to context. "We literally design music for each film. Whether it's a sad song, a disco track, a romantic number, or an inspirational piece, there's always a thread that weaves all the songs together. That's what makes the music feel like it belongs to that film," he says. He credits the trio's sensibilities and the directors they've worked with, who share an understanding of storytelling through sound: "It's about designing music to fit the script, characters, and even the story's geography."...