Fans learn "Breathless" was not recorded in one breath

Fans of Shankar Mahadevan are expressing disappointment after learning his hit song "Breathless" was not recorded in a single breath, as widely believed. The revelation has sparked debate online about the song's creation. The 1998 song, which propelled Mahadevan to fame, was reportedly assembled from multiple takes edited together. Mahadevan himself has previously confirmed this, stating he would have been "late Shankar Mahadevan" if he had sung it in one go. While some fans are surprised, others point out that studio editing is common practice. Despite the news, many fans still appreciate Mahadevan's live performances of the song, which they claim sound seamless.