Get to know the multifaceted Shantanu Maheshwari – actor, dancer, choreographer, and more. This comprehensive biography explores his journey from Kolkata to international acclaim.
Wiki/Biography
Shantanu Maheshwari was born on Thursday, March 7, 1991 (age 32 as of 2023), in Kolkata, India. His zodiac sign is Pisces. He attended St. Joseph’s College in Kolkata and later pursued higher education at H.R. College of Commerce and Economics in Mumbai. Even as a student, he excelled in sports, particularly badminton.
His passion for dance ignited early. At just 8 years old, he appeared on the dance reality show “Kya Masti Kya Dhoom” on Star Plus. He also participated in season 1 of “India’s Got Talent”. While in college, he was a member of the Street Soul Dance Crew (SSDC). Interestingly, despite his growing success in dance, his initial career aspiration was to become a Chartered Accountant.
Physical Appearance
Here’s a summary of Shantanu Maheshwari’s physical attributes:
- Height: Approximately 5′ 7″
- Weight: Approximately 60 kg
- Hair Color: Black
- Eye Color: Black
- Body Measurements (approx.): Chest 38″, Waist 30″, Biceps 13″
Family, Caste & Girlfriend
Shantanu Maheshwari hails from a Hindu family. While details about his parents and siblings remain relatively private, he is openly in a relationship with Nityaami Shirke.
Career
Shantanu’s acting debut was in 2011 with Channel V’s dance-based show, “Dil Dosti Dance,” where his portrayal of Swayam Shekhawat brought him widespread recognition. That same year, he showcased his dance skills with a special performance on the television serial “Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai”.
His career highlights include:
- A special dance performance with his “D3” team on “Nach Baliye” season 5 (2013).
- Second runner-up in “Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 9” (2013).
- Lead role as Sahir Bhasin in MTV India’s “Girls on Top” (2016).
- Winning “Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi” season 8 (2016).
- Numerous episodic roles in shows like “Yeh Hai Aashiqui,” “Bindass Naach,” “Twistwala Love,” “Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya,” and “MTV Big F Season 2”.
- Appearances in TV commercials for brands such as HP Inc., Big Bazaar, Netflix, and Keventers Milkshakes.
- Music video appearances in songs like “Super Girl From China,” “Aaja Mahi Ve,” and “Haaye Oye”.
- Acting roles in the short film “Something Like Love” and web series like ALT Balaji’s “XXX” and “Medically Yourrs”.
- Participating in “Nach Baliye 9” with his girlfriend Nityaami Shirke (2019).
Favourite Things
Let’s take a peek into Shantanu’s preferences:
| Category | Preference |
|---|---|
| Food | Mishti Doi, Street Food |
| Actors | Aamir Khan, Karan Singh Grover |
| Actress | Angelina Jolie |
| Films | Pursuit of Happiness, The Legend of Bhagat Singh |
| TV Show | Big Bang Theory |
| Musician | Sonu Nigam |
| Song | “Rooth Ke Humse Kabhi” from “Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar” |
| Colors | Black, Blue, Grey |
| Perfume | Davidoff |
| Holiday Destinations | Tirupati, Kashmir |
| Tennis Player | Roger Federer |
| Sports | Tennis, Cricket |
| Cartoon | Tom & Jerry |
Facts
Here are some interesting facts about Shantanu Maheshwari:
- His hobbies include dancing, cricket, badminton, and tennis.
- He draws inspiration from Javed Jaffrey, Prabhu Deva, and Govinda.
- His mother recognized his dancing talent early on.
- He is a vegetarian.
- He shares a close bond with his “D3” co-star, Vrushika Mehta.
- He describes himself as shy and introverted.
- He was a mischievous and demanding child, much loved by his grandparents.
- His mother is a significant influence in his life.
- He’s an active member of the “Desi Hoppers” dance group, winning the “World of Dance” competition in Los Angeles in 2015 and achieving further international recognition with performances in America’s Got Talent and the Asian Battleground.
