Shaan (born 30 September 1972), whose real name is Shantanu Mukherjee, is an Indian singer, composer and television host. He was an Indipop star of the late 1990s and became one of Bollywood’s most popular playback singers of the 2000s. His hits include “Chand Sifarish”, “Woh Ladki Hai Kahan” and “Behti Hawa Sa Tha Woh”. He is also well known as a host and coach on TV singing shows.
Quick Facts
| Real name | Shantanu Mukherjee |
| Born | 30 September 1972, Bombay (now Mumbai), India |
| Age | 54 |
| Profession | Singer, composer, TV host, actor |
| Father | Manas Mukherjee (music director) |
| Sister | Sagarika (singer) |
| Spouse | Radhika Mukherjee (m. 2000) |
| Children | Soham, Maahi |
Early Life
Shaan was born in Mumbai into a Bengali family with deep roots in music. His father, Manas Mukherjee, was a music director, and his grandfather, Jahar Mukherjee, was a lyricist. His father died when Shaan was young, and he started singing advertising jingles as a teenager to support the family.
Career
Shaan first gained attention in the mid-1990s with remixes recorded with his sister, Sagarika. His solo album Love-Ology (1997) was followed by Tanha Dil (2000), whose title track became a youth anthem. The album won him an MTV Asia award.
Shaan became a top playback singer in the 2000s. He sang “Koi Kahe Kehta Rahe” for Dil Chahta Hai, songs for Lagaan and Saathiya, “Woh Ladki Hai Kahan”, “Main Hoon Don” and “Behti Hawa Sa Tha Woh” from 3 Idiots. “Chand Sifarish” from Fanaa (2006) won him the Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer. He has also sung extensively in Bengali and other languages.
Shaan hosted Sa Re Ga Ma Pa for several years in the 2000s. He later became a coach on The Voice India, and his team won both of its first two seasons.
Personal Life
Shaan married Radhika Mukherjee in 2000, and they have two sons, Soham and Maahi, both of whom are pursuing music.
Awards
Popular Songs
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where was Shaan born?
Shaan was born on 30 September 1972 in Bombay (now Mumbai), India.
