Shaan, a celebrated Indian playback singer, actor, music director, and anchor, is renowned for his versatility. His melodious voice has graced numerous songs across various languages, solidifying his position as a prominent figure in the Indian music industry.
Wiki/Biography
Born Shantanu Mukherjee on September 30, 1972, in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh, Shaan’s zodiac sign is Libra. He spent his formative years in Bandra, Mumbai, attending a Jesuit school. His musical journey began with training under the esteemed Ghulam Mustafa Khan. He also briefly attended Suresh Wadkar’s Ajivasan Music Academy, though he discontinued due to self-perceived unsatisfactory performance.
Physical Appearance
- Height (approx.): 5′ 9″
- Eye Colour: Black
- Hair Colour: Black
Family, Caste & Wife
Shaan hails from a Bengali Brahmin family. His father, Manas Mukherjee, was a respected music composer and singer. His mother, Sonali Mukherjee, also a singer, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 20, 2022. His grandfather, Jahar Mukherjee, was a lyricist. He has an elder sister, Sagarika, who is also a singer. Shaan married Radhika Mukherjee in 2003, and they have two sons, Shubh and Soham Mukherjee.
Career
Shaan’s career began early with jingles. After a brief hiatus, he returned to singing jingles, remixes, and cover versions. At 17, he contributed to the song “Kitni Hai Pyari Pyari Dosti Hamari” from the film “Parinda (1989).” He and his sister then signed with Magnasound, releasing successful albums like “Naujawan” and “Q – Funk”. His breakthrough came with remix albums like “Roop Tera Mastana”. He’s also released several solo albums, including “Loveology”, “Tanha Dil”, “Aksar”, and “Tishnagi”.
His Bollywood debut was with the songs “Musu Musu Hasi” and “Wo Pehli Baar” from “Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi (1999)”. He has sung numerous hit Bollywood numbers, including “Jaadu Hai Nasha Hai,” “Main Aisa Kyun Hoon,” “Bum Bum Bole,” “Jab Se Tere Naina,” and “Cinema Dekhe Mamma”.
Shaan’s versatility extends beyond Hindi cinema. He has also sung in various regional languages such as Bengali, Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, and Marathi.
Beyond singing, Shaan has also composed music and written lyrics for his albums. He’s also ventured into acting, appearing in films like “Tarkieb (2000)”, “Daman: A Victim of Marital Violence (2001)”, “Hungama (2003)”, and “Helicopter Eela (2018)”. He hosted the popular “Sa Re Ga Ma Pa” series and “The Voice India”.
Controversies
In 2018, during a concert in Assam, there were unsubstantiated claims of audience members throwing objects at him. Shaan denied these claims. In 2010, he had a public disagreement with Mika Singh on the reality show “Music Ka Maha Muqqabla”.
Awards
- Honored by New York City for his anti-tobacco campaign (2011)
- Star Parivar Award for Favourite Host (2009)
- MTV Asia Music Award for Best Solo Album (2002)
- Multiple Filmfare Awards for Best Male Playback Singer
- Filmfare Award South for Kannada Cinema: Best Playback Singer – Male (2014)
Favourite Things
| Category | Preference |
|---|---|
| Food | Gujarati Food, Fish Fingers, Mutton Biryani |
| Actor(s) | Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan |
| Actress | Rekha |
| Poet(s) | Rabindranath Tagore, Gulzar |
| Singer(s) | Kishore Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan |
| Travel Destination | Mykonos, Greece |
Salary/Net Worth
Shaan reportedly earns ₹2-3 lakhs per song, with an estimated net worth of $21 million.
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Facts
Shaan enjoys reading and playing tennis. Early in his career, he was known as “Raja”. He used to tutor students and sell cable TV connections while pursuing his singing career. He also ran a DTP service.
His father’s death from tobacco consumption at age 14 profoundly impacted him, leading him to become an ambassador for anti-tobacco campaigns. He’s collaborated with international artists. He overcame initial career setbacks to achieve his remarkable success. He has a YouTube channel and an official app.
