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| Name = Shaan
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| Background = solo_singer
| Birth_name = Shantanu Mukherjee
| name = Shaan
| Spouse = Radhika Mukherjee
| image = Shaan at Music Mania 2013.jpg
| caption = Shaan at Music Mania in 2013
| Born = {{Birth date and age|1972|9|30}}<br/>Parel, [[Mumbai]] {{Citation needed|reason=during Shaan's radio interview on Radio 1 on Aug 25, 2010, he admits to having born in Parel, Mumbai, clarifying to the host and the listeners that it is wrong of people to assume his birth place to be Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh, India where Kishor Kumar was born|date=August 2010}}, [[India]]
| Instrument = Vocalist, bass player
| birth_name = Shantanu Mukherjee
| Genre = [[Indipop]]
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| Occupation = [[Singer]], [[Presenter|television host]]
| birth_place = [[Bombay]], [[Maharashtra]], India<ref name="birthplace"/>
| Years_active = 2000–present
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| father = [[Manas Mukherjee]]
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| children = 2
| relatives = [[Sagarika]] (sister)
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| years_active = 1995–present
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'''Shantanu Mukherjee''' (born 30 September 1972), professionally known as '''Shaan''', is an Indian [[playback singer]], [[composer]], [[actor]] and [[television host]]. He record songs primarily in [[Hindi]], [[Bengali language|Bengali]], [[Kannada]] and [[Telugu language|Telugu]] language. Known as the "Golden Voice of India",<ref name="Golden Voice" /> Shaan is considered among the greatest playback singers of India.<ref>{{Cite news |date=1 October 2021 |title=Shaan says he struggled to sing for Sanjay Dutt and Aamir Khan, 2 songs that changed his life |quote=Shaan's momentous three-decade-long journey makes him an icon today. |work=Indian Express |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/music/shaan-exclusive-birthday-interview-singing-90s-indie-pop-tanha-dil-musu-musu-chand-sifarish-best-film-songs-7539323/ |access-date=11 February 2023}}</ref> He is also noted for his songs in the romantic genre, mainly during the 2000s.<ref>{{Cite news |date=30 September 2023 |title=The songs that made Shaan the romantic voice of India |work=India TV |language=Hindi |url=https://www.indiatv.in/amp/entertainment/bollywood/shaan-is-king-of-romantic-songs-see-these-superhit-songs-list-of-the-singer-on-his-birthday-2023-09-30-991610 |access-date=21 March 2024}}</ref> Shaan is a recipient of two [[Filmfare Awards]] and three [[International Indian Film Academy Awards]].<ref name="Golden Voice">{{Cite news |date=1 October 2020 |title=On Shaan's birthday, some of his iconic songs |quote=Shaan is also known as the Golden Voice of India and Magician of Melody. |work=India Today |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/movies/celebrities/story/on-shaan-s-birthday-some-of-his-iconic-songs-1726832-2020-09-30 |access-date=24 September 2022}}</ref>
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'''Shaan''' (born '''Shantanu Mukherjee''' ({{lang-bn|<big>শান্তনু মুখার্জী</big>}}) on '''September 30,''' 1972), is a renowned [[India]]n [[playback singer]] and successful television host. He is not only an accomplished playback singer,but also has released very successful albums like ''Tanha Dil'' and ''Aksar''. Apart from Hindi songs, Shaan has also given his voice to many hit Bengali, Telugu and Tamil film songs. He was the host for the popular show ''[[Sa Re Ga Ma Pa]]'' from 2000–2006 and also for ''[[Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs]]''. Shaan is also the host for another popular reality show called ''[[Star Voice of India]]''. He is currently hosting the sequel to ''[[Star Voice of India]]'', ''Star Voice of India 2'' and was runner up of an extremely popular show called "Music Ka Maha Muqabla" in 2009-2010.


His most popular songs include — "Musu Musu Haasi Deu" from ''[[Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi]]'' (1999), "[[Woh Ladki Hai Kahan]]" and "Koi Kahe Kehta Rahe" from ''[[Dil Chahta Hai]]'' (2001), "Ghanan Ghanan" from ''[[Lagaan]]'' (2001), "Mere Samnewali Khidki Mein" from ''[[Dil Vil Pyar Vyar]]'' (2002), "O Humdum Suniyo Re" from ''[[Saathiya (film)|Saathiya]]'' (2002), "Jaadu Hai Nasha Hai" from ''[[Jism (2003 film)|Jism]]'' (2003), "Kuch To Hua Hai" from ''[[Kal Ho Naa Ho]]'' (2003), "O Jaana" from ''[[Tere Naam]]'' (2003), "Ladki Kyun" from ''[[Hum Tum (film)|Hum Tum]]'' (2004), "[[Main Aisa Kyun Hoon]]" from ''[[Lakshya (2004 film)|Lakshya]]'' (2004), "[[Dus Bahane]]" from ''[[Dus]]'' (2005), "My Dil Goes Mmmm" from ''[[Salaam Namaste]]'' (2005), "Main Hoon Don" from ''[[Don - The Chase Begins Again]]'' (2006), "Chaand Sifarish" from ''[[Fanaa (2006 film)|Fanaa]]'' (2006), "Rock And Roll Soniye" and "Where's The Party Tonight" from ''[[Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna]]'' (2006), "Let's Rock Soniye" from ''[[Bhool Bhulaiya]]'' (2007), "Aao Milo Chale" from ''[[Jab We Met]]'' (2007), "You're My Love" from ''[[Partner (2007 film)|Partner]]'' (2007), "Deewangi Deewangi" from ''[[Om Shanti Om]]'' (2007), "Jab Se Tere Naina" from ''[[Saawariya]]'' (2007), "Hey Shona" from ''[[Ta Ra Rum Pum]]'' (2007) and "Behti Hawa Sa Tha Woh" from ''[[3 Idiots]]'' (2009).
==Personal life==
Shaan was born into a [[Bengali people|Bengali]] [[Brahmin]] family on 30 September 1972. He is the son of the late music director [[Manas Mukherjee]] and brother of singer [[Sagarika Mukherjee|Sagarika]].<ref>P. K. Ajith Kumar.[http://www.hindu.com/fr/2007/03/23/stories/2007032300800200.htm Attuned to the lines of destiny]. [[The Hindu]] Friday Review Thiruvananthapuram. March 23, 2007.</ref> His father died when Shaan was aged 13. After the demise of his father, his mother found work as a singer, and took care of the whole family. Shaan has won the respect of his fans and other people alike for his humility and sincere nature. He is married to Radhika and has two sons, Soham and Shubh. He is the grandson of lyricist [[Jahar Mukherjee]].


==Early years and music albums==
==Early life and family==
[[File:Shaan radhika.jpg|thumb|upright|Shaan with his wife Radhika]]
As a child, Shaan began his career by singing ad jingles. After giving it up for a brief period, he soon returned to it, and also began to sing remixes and cover versions. In the 1989 movie ''[[Parinda]]'', when he was only 17 years of age, Shaan sang a single line in the song, "Kitni Hai Pyari Pyari Dosti Hamari".


Shaan was born on 30 September 1972 in [[Bombay]] (now [[Mumbai]]) in a [[Bengalis|Bengali]] family.<ref name="hind_Jeet" /><ref name="birthplace">{{cite tweet |user=singer_shaan |number=773809612369891328 |title=I have never been to Khandwa... Born and brought up in Mumbai. But My Inspiration was born in Khandwa:) |date=8 September 2016 |access-date=3 May 2022}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{cite news |last1=Vijayakar |first1=Rajiv |title=Death of the Bollywood Playback Singer |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/death-of-the-bollywood-playback-singer/ |access-date=26 March 2020 |work=Bollywood Hungama |date=29 May 2012}}</ref> His grandfather was Jahar Mukherjee, a well known lyricist, his late father [[Manas Mukherjee]], was a music director and his sister [[Sagarika Mukherjee|Sagarika]] is a singer as well.<ref name=":1">{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2007/03/23/stories/2007032300800200.htm |title=Friday Review Thiruvananthapuram / Interview : Attuned to the lines of destiny|date=23 March 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071001044344/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2007/03/23/stories/2007032300800200.htm |archive-date=1 October 2007|url-status=dead |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=28 September 2012}}</ref> He grew up in [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]]. Shaan is married to Radhika Mukherjee, with whom he has two sons.<ref>{{cite magazine |last1=Ganguly |first1=Srijani |date=17 May 2017 |title=Giving talents their due exposure; that's what Shaan's wife, Radhika Mukherjee's music company is about |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/lifestyle/music/story/shaan-radhika-mukherjee-music-bollywood-happydemic-talent-lifest-977532-2017-05-17 |magazine=India Today |access-date=21 May 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Vajpayee |first1=Soumya |date=18 June 2022 |title=Father's Day Special: Shaan: Both my boys found their calling in music very early |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/music/shaan-both-my-boys-found-their-calling-in-music-very-early-101655558969366.html |work=Hindustan Times |access-date=21 May 2024}}</ref>
Shaan and his sister's career began with ''Naujawan''. They signed up with Magnasound recording company and recorded a few successful albums. The album ''Naujawan'' was a hit. Then came the Album ''Q - Funk'', which sold a million copies. He burst into the pop scene with sister ''[[Sagarika]]'', powered by pop-guru Biddu’s melodies and doing re-mixes.Then came ''Roop Tera Mastana'', a remix album of R.D. Burman's songs, that brought them further into the limelight.


==Career==
Shaan has been wooing the audiences since he stepped into Indian Music industry. He launched ''Loveology'' after this, which was well received by young hearts all over.<ref>Very Nice interview of Shaan, [http://www.india-forums.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=406960 www.india-forums.com].</ref> The track from his second album ''Tanha Dil'', " Bhool Ja ", which is an excellent ballad with superb lyrics written by the man himself, catapulted to the charts within days of its release and was very popular on radio.
===Early years in musical career===
Shaan began his career singing jingles for advertisements. Along with jingles, began to sing remixes and cover versions.<ref name=":2">{{cite news |last1=Sharma |first1=Ria |title=World Music Day 2021: Shaan opens up on remixes, says 'songs with good melody, lyrics should be recreated' |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/bollywood/world-music-day-2021-shaan-opens-up-on-remixes-says-songs-with-good-melody-lyrics-should-be-recreated |access-date=4 July 2023 |work=Free Press Journal |date=21 June 2021 |language=en}}</ref>


Shaan and his sister signed up with [[Magnasound]] recording company and recorded a few successful albums, including the hit album ''Naujawan'' followed by ''[[Q-Funk]]''.<ref>{{citation|title=Shaan and Sagarika make their debut in Hindi pop with 'Naujawan'|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/eyecatchers/story/19960515-shaan-and-sagarika-make-their-debut-in-hindi-pop-with-naujawan-833202-1996-05-15|website=India Today|date=15 May 1996|access-date=9 October 2021}}</ref><ref>{{citation|title=Shaan se, Sagarika|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2009/mar/03/shaan-se-sagarika-30089.html|date= 3 March 2009|website=The New Indian Express|access-date=9 October 2021}}</ref> Later, Shaan launched ''[[Love-Ology]]'' after this. In 2000, he sang a superhit song "Tanha Dil Tanha Safar" from his album Tanha Dil.<ref>{{Cite news |title=As Shaan's son leaves for college, singer says 'Tanha Dil has come full circle' |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/music/as-shaan-s-son-leaves-for-college-singer-says-tanha-dil-has-come-full-circle-101630306298155.html |access-date=3 January 2023 |work=Hindustan Times |date=30 August 2021}}</ref>
''Dil Kya Kare'' is a remix that caught everyone's eye thanks to its electrifying video and soothing melodies. ''Mana Janab'' is a fun and frolicky blast from the past that Shaan livens up with a Latino groove. Induced with lots of emotional and groovy tracks, the album popped up the singer’s star rating, market value and of course ambitions.


In 2000 he won the ''MTV Asia Music Award'' for best solo album for his album '''Tanha Dil'''. Three years later Shaan launched his album '''Aksar''' which was again hugely successful. The album contained songs featuring international stars such as [[Blue (boy band)|Blue]], [[Melanie Chisholm|Mel C]] and [[Samira Said]].
In 2002, he won the [[MTV Asia Award for Favorite Artist India]] for best solo album for his album ''Tanha Dil''. One year later, Shaan launched his album ''Aksar'', which was successful and contained songs featuring international stars such as [[Blue (boy band)|Blue]], [[Melanie C]] and [[Samira Said]]. For both the albums ''Tanha Dil'' and ''Aksar'', all the songs were sung by Shaan, composed by Ram Sampath and written by both Shaan and Ram Sampath.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Zaman |first=Rana Siddique |date=23 April 2010 |title=Sing me those days |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/Sing-me-those-days/article16372004.ece |work=The Hindu |issn=0971-751X |access-date=3 January 2023}}</ref>


He released ''Tomar Aakash'' in 2004, a Bengali album, along with his sister and featuring his father's unreleased songs.<ref>{{cite web |title=Music is in our blood – Sagarika |url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/news/2009/sagarika-interview-060309.html |date=6 March 2009 |website=OneIndia.com |via=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=21 February 2015}}</ref> In 2006, he released a song with [[Michael Learns to Rock|MLTR]], "Take me to your heart". The song appears on his album ''Tishnagi'', which is produced by [[Ranjit Barot]] and engineered by Ashish Manchanda.<ref>{{Cite web |date=24 November 2021 |title=Interview of the Week- Shaan, Musician |url=https://www.musicplus.in/interview-of-the-week-shaan-musician/ |access-date=3 January 2023 |website=Musicplus}}</ref>
For both the albums ''Tanha Dil'' and ''Aksar'', Shaan sang, composed and wrote the lyrics of his songs.


===Career in playback singing===
Recently he released a song with [[MLTR]], "Take me to your heart". The song appears on his sizzling album '''Tishnagi'''.The song "Shuruat" in his album '''Tishnagi''' was made into a music video to promote the film, ''[[The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe]]''. .<ref>Very Nice interview of Shaan, [http://www.india-forums.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=406960 www.india-forums.com].</ref>
Shaan made his playback singing debut in 1999 in the movie [[Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi]] where he sung two songs in the film. The song "Musu Musu Hasi" instantly struck a chord among the viewers and was very relatable to the youth.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ww.smashits.com/news/bollywood/movie-talk/3194/shaan-is-teenyboppers-delight.html |title=Shaan is Teenyboppers' Delight – Bollywood Articles |publisher=Ww.smashits.com |access-date=28 September 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121028032234/http://ww.smashits.com/news/bollywood/movie-talk/3194/shaan-is-teenyboppers-delight.html |archive-date=28 October 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Das |first=Ananya |date=30 September 2022 |title=On Shaan's birthday, we list down his 10 best tracks: From Musu Musu Hasi to Tanha Dil |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/music/on-shaan-s-birthday-we-list-down-his-10-best-tracks-from-musu-musu-hasi-to-tanha-dil-101664500571336.html |work=Hindustan Times |access-date=3 January 2023}}</ref>


In 2023, Shan performed at a musical concert in Boston, organised by the Jay-Ho! The concert highlighted how music can bring people together, creating a joyful and entertaining atmosphere. It also demonstrated the strong affection and loyalty that Boston residents have for Shaan and his music.<ref>{{cite news |title=Shaan live concert in Boston. As revealed in a recent talk show, The Jay Kumar Show |url=https://jay-ho.com/shaan-as-a-guest-on-the-popular-talk-show-jay-ho-the-jay-kumar-show/ |work=Jai Ho |date=14 September 2023 |access-date=1 September 2024}}</ref>
He has released ''Tomar Aakash'' in year 2004, a Bengali album with his sister in which he has brought out his dad's unreleased songs.<ref>Music is in our blood - Sagarika,[http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/news/2009/sagarika-interview-060309.html entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/news/2009/sagarika-interview].</ref> He also plans to release an album remaking his father's compositions with his sister in Hindi.He recently sang one of his father's compositions on sets of [[STAR Plus]]'s ''[[Music Ka Maha Muqqabla]]'' .


He has recently recorded a playback for an upcoming [[Bengali language|Bengali]] feature film ''Network'' which is composed by [[Dabbu]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://sholoanabangaliana.in/2017/03/19/upcoming-bengali-film-network-announced-film-to-begin-shooting-soon/|title=Upcoming Bengali Film Network Announced &#124; Sholoanabangaliana Portal|first=Sholoana|last=Bangaliana|date=February 2023 }}</ref>
==Playback singing,Music composition & Lyrics writing==


In 2023, Shaan recorded a romantic song composed by [[Pritam]] for [[Shah Rukh Khan]] in ''[[Dunki (film)|Dunki]]''.
Apart from singing for his albums, Shaan today, has been the voice of almost all of Bollywood's leading men starting from Shahid Kapur to Saif Ali Khan. He is widely appreciated for his excellent voice quality and singing songs from heart. He has thus established himself as one of the leading playback singers in ''[[Bollywood]]'' today.<ref>shaan-is-teenyboppers-delight.html [http://ww.smashits.com/news/bollywood/movie-talk/3194/shaan-is-teenyboppers-delight.html http://ww.smashits.com/news/bollywood].</ref>


===Work as host and judge===
Shaan sang, composed the music and wrote the lyrics of his songs for both of his super hit albums '''Tanha Dil''' and '''Aksar'''. He has also composed music for many TV serials and has won the ''Best TV music director award''. Shaan is also well known for giving inputs about music and lyrics to the music directors for which he sings.
Shaan hosted the television show ''[[Sa Re Ga Ma Pa]]'' on [[Zee TV]] between the years 2000–2006.<ref name=":2" />


Shaan has been a judge on many talent shows.<ref>{{cite news|first=Priyanka |last=Srivastava |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Cities/City_Supplements/Delhi_Times/I_love_winning_awards/rssarticleshow/2065723.cms |title='I love winning awards' |work=The Times of India |date=22 May 2007 |access-date=28 September 2012}}</ref> Shaan is a team captain, judge and mentor on [[STAR Plus]]'s ''[[Music Ka Maha Muqqabla]]'' for the team [[Music Ka Maha Muqqabla#Amul Shaan's Strikers.5B7.5D|Shaan's Strikers]].<ref>{{cite web |last= Nagpal|first=Anju |title=Amul Music Ka Maha Muqqabla winner is Shankar's rockstar |url=http://news-live.net/amul-music-ka-maha-muqqabla-winner-is-shankars-rockstar-313.html|date=20 March 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110823045748/http://news-live.net/amul-music-ka-maha-muqqabla-winner-is-shankars-rockstar-313.html |archive-date=23 August 2011 |website=news-live.net |access-date=16 July 2015}}</ref> Shaan appeared as a judge in [[Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs 2014|''Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs'' 2014–2015]]<ref name=":0" /> and ''[[The Voice India Kids]]'' 2016.<ref name=":1" /> In 2015 and 2016, Shaan was the winning coach in each of the first two seasons of The Voice. He appeared as a judge in Bengali reality show 'Super Singer Season 2' (2020) and 'Super Singer Season 4' (2023).
Shaan has sung playback vocals for several hit [[Bollywood]] films, including ''[[Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi]]'', ''[[Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai]]'', ''[[Jhankaar Beats]]'', ''[[Lakshya]]'',''[[Kaante]]'', ''[[Dil Chahta Hai]]'', ''[[Kal Ho Na Ho]]'', ''[[Hum Tum]]'',''[[Saathiya]]'', ''[[Dhoom]]'', ''[[Dus]]'', ''[[Salaam Namaste]]'', ''[[Fight Club - Members Only]]'',''[[Koi Mil Gaya]]'',''[[Munna Bhai M.B.B.S]]'', ''[[Don - The Chase Begins Again]]'', ''[[Fanaa (film)|Fanaa]]'', ''[[Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna]]'', ''[[Masti (2004 film)]]'', ''[[Om Shanti Om]]'', ''[[Partner]]'', ''[[Welcome]]'' , ''[[Saawariya]]'', ''[[Jab We Met]]'', ''[[3 Idiots]]'', ''[[Taare Zameen Par]]'' and many more.


==Discography==
Shaan has also given his voice to many hit Bengali,Telugu and Tamil film songs.Popular songs by Shaan include hits like "Musu Musu" and "Wo Pehli Baar" from ''[[Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi]]'' ; "Tune Mujhe Pehchaana Nahin" from ''[[Raju Chacha]] ; "Nikamma Kiya Is Dil Ne" from ''[[Kyaa Dil Ne Kahaa]]'' ; "O Re Kanchi" from ''[[Asoka]]'' ; "Yeh Hawein" from ''[[Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai]]'' ; "Koi Kahe Kehta Rahe" and "Woh Ladki Hai Kahan" from ''[[Dil Chahta Hai]]'' ; "O Humdum Suniyo Re" from ''[[Saathiya]]'' ; "Subha Ho Gayi Mamu" from ''[[Munna Bhai M.B.B.S]]'' ; "Suno Na" and "Tera Muskurana" from ''[[Jhankaar Beats]]'' ; "It's The Time To Disco" and "Kuch To Hua Hai" from ''[[Kal Ho Na Ho]]'' ; "En Panchhiyon" from ''[[Koi Mil Gaya]]'' ; "Dus Bahane" from ''[[Dus]]'' ; "Shikdum" from ''[[Dhoom]]'' ; "Main Aisa Kyun Hoon" from ''[[Lakshya]]'' ; "Ladki Kyun" from ''[[Hum Tum]]'' ; "My Dil Goes Mmmm" from ''[[Salaam Namaste]]'' ; "Where's The Party Tonight" and "Rock And Roll Soniye" from ''[[Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna]]'' ; "Chori Chori Chhora Chhori" from ''[[Masti (2004 film)]]'' ; "Main Hoon Don" from ''[[Don - The Chase Begins Again]]'' ; "Hey Shona" from ''[[Ta Ra Rum Pum]]'' ; "Do U Wanna Partner" and "You're My Love" from ''[[Partner]]'' ; "Insha Allah" and "Welcome" from ''[[Welcome]]'' ; "Bum Bum Bole" from ''[[Taare Zameen Par]]'' ; "Aao milo chalo" from ''[[Jab We Met]]'' ; "Behti Hawa Sa Tha Woh" from ''[[3 Idiots]]'' and the very popular songs "Chand Sifarish" from the movie [[Fanaa]] and "Jab se tere naina" from the movie ''[[Saawariya]]''.
{{Main|List of songs recorded by Shaan}}


==Filmography==
Shaan has always focused on versatility. On one side he can belt out a blockbuster like "Nikamma" and on the other hand he can sing the soulful rag-darbari based "Paigham laya saawan".He has sung several genres of songs. "Tanha dil" is a ''[[Pop music|pop]]'' superhit then, "One Love" belongs to ''[[Hip hop music|hip-hop]]'' genre, and "Bhool Ja" is an excellent ''[[Rock music|rock]]'' ''[[Ballad]]''.


===Films===
He has started learning music from the legendary Ghulam Mustafa Khan, and according to Shaan it has enriched his voice and taught him so much about life. The World loves shaan because of his innocence and serenity.<ref>[http://www.india-forums.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=406960].</ref>
Along with singing, Shaan has acted in the movie ''[[Daman (2001 film)|Daman: A Victim of Marital Violence]]'', also starring [[Raveena Tandon]]. His songs have appeared in the movies, ''[[Zameen (2003 film)|Zameen]]'' and ''[[Hungama (2003 film)|Hungama]]''.


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==Musical show hosting==
! style="background:#CCCCCC;" | Year
He hosted the [[television show]], ''[[Sa Re Ga Ma Pa]]'' on [[Zee TV]] from years 2000-2006, which won the Music Programme of the Year award at the Indian Telly Awards in 2003. In 2007, he left the host job and then was replaced by 21 year-old [[Aditya Narayan]]. At the same awards function, Shaan won Best TV Music Director, for creating the music of the [[Zee TV]] show, ''Lipstick'', for friend, [[Goldie Behl]].
! style="background:#CCCCCC;" | Film
! style="background:#CCCCCC;" | Role
! style="background:#CCCCCC;" |Language
|-
|2000
|''[[Tarkieb]]''
|Special appearance in the song "Dil Mera Tarse"
|[[Hindi language|Hindi]]
|-
| rowspan="2" |2001
|''[[Daman (2001 film)|Daman: A Victim of Marital Violence]]''
| Kaushik Nath
|Hindi
|-
|''[[Aśoka (film)|Asoka]]''
|Special appearance in the song "O Re Kaanchi"
|Hindi
|-
| rowspan="2" |2003
|''[[Hungama (2003 film)|Hungama]]''
|Special appearance in the song "Chain Aapko Mila"
|Hindi
|-
|''[[Zameen (2003 film)|Zameen]]''
| As himself
|Hindi
|-
|2006
|''[[The Bong Connection]]''
|Special appearance in the song "Majhi Re"
|[[Bengali language|Bengali]]
|-
|2007
|''[[Loins of Punjab Presents]]''
| As himself
|English
|-
|2008
|''[[Hari Puttar: A Comedy of Terrors]]''
| As Himself
|Hindi
|-
| rowspan="2" |2014
|''[[Balwinder Singh Famous Ho Gaya]]''<ref name="bollywoodhungama">{{cite web |title=Balwinder Singh... Famous Ho Gaya |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/cast/id/564192 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120829001709/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/cast/id/564192 |url-status=dead |archive-date=29 August 2012 |date=January 2014 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|access-date=21 February 2015}}</ref>
| Balwinder Singh
|Hindi
|-
| ''Teen Patti'' || As himself || Bengali
|-
|2017 || ''[[Secret Superstar]]'' || Cameo || Hindi
|-
|2018
|''[[Helicopter Eela]]''
|Cameo
|Hindi
|-
|2023
|''[[Music School (film)|Music School]]
|Albert
|Hindi, Telugu, Tamil
|-
|}


===Television===
He also appeared as the guest in the first episode of the new show ''Antakshari: The Great Challenge'' which aired on 9 February 2007 on Star One.
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Shaan is now the host of a music show called ''[[Star Voice of India]]'' (SVOI) which airs on Star Plus. He was offered to host ''Star Voice Of India Chote Ustaad'', but opted out to spend time with his family. However, he returned to host the next season of ''[[Star Voice of India]]''.
! style="background:#CCCCCC;" | Show

! style="background:#CCCCCC;" | Language
==International acclaim & other projects==
! style="background:#CCCCCC;" | Role
Shaan is one of those few Indian singers,who has been opted by international singers for collaboration. After working with ''[[Blue]]'' for the song (One Love) and singing theme song (Shuruat) for the movie ''[[The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe]]'' Shaan collaborated with ''[[Michael Learns to Rock]]'' for his album '''Tishnagi'''. Shaan also composed six of the album's nine tracks and penned most of the songs, excluding the number '''Take me to your heart''' with ''[[Michael Learns to Rock]]''. The video of this number has been quite popular too.<ref>After Blue its Rock for Shaan,
|-
[http://www.glamsham.com/movies/scoops/06/may/08shaan.asp www.glamsham.com/movies/scoops].</ref>
|2002–2005

|''[[Sa Re Ga Ma Pa]]''<ref name="auto">{{Cite news|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/north-east/shaandar-singer-speaks-his-heart-out/cid/1556130|title=Shaandar singer speaks his heart out|work=www.telegraphindia.com|access-date=9 March 2020}}</ref>
Shaan has sung title songs for the many TV shows also. He sang title song for the comedy show ''Khichdi'' which airs on Star Plus. He also sang the title song for ''Shakuntala'' which airs on Star One.
|Hindi

|Host
Along with singing, Shaan has also acted in the movie, ''[[Daman]]'', also starring [[Raveena Tandon]]. He has made appearances in his songs in the movies, ''Zameen'' and ''Hungama''.
|-
|2005–2006
|''[[Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2005]]''<ref name="auto"/>
|Hindi
|Host
|-
|2006
|''[[Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Ek Main Aur Ek Tu]]''
|Hindi
|Host
|-
|2006
|''[[Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs]]''
| Hindi
|Host
|-
|2007
|''[[Amul STAR Voice of India]]''
|Hindi
|Host
|-
|2008
|''[[STAR Voice of India 2]]''
|Hindi
|Host
|-
|2009
|''1st [[Mirchi Music Awards]]''{{Citation needed|date=April 2020}}
|Hindi
|Host
|-
|2009–2010
|''[[Music Ka Maha Muqqabla]]''
|Hindi
|Superstar captain of Shaan's Strikers
|-
|2010
|''[[Ishaan: Sapno Ko Awaaz De]]''
|Hindi
|Himself<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiantelevision.com/release/y2k10/june/junerel52.php|title=Disney channel brings singing sensation shaan on popular tween show ishaan|date=22 June 2010|website=Indian Television Dot Com|access-date=9 March 2020}}</ref>
|-
|2011
|''3rd [[Mirchi Music Awards]]''{{Citation needed|date=April 2020}}
|Hindi
|Host
|-
|25 March 2012
|''4th [[Mirchi Music Awards]]''
|Hindi
|Host
|-
|2013
|''[[Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (season 6)|Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa – Season 6]]''
|Hindi
|Contestant<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/brunch/i-ve-pushed-myself-more-in-dance-than-music-shaan/story-oVuE1ps6NIzYRkzauXJBcL.html|title=I've pushed myself more in dance than music: Shaan|date=24 May 2013|website=Hindustan Times}}</ref>
|-
|2014–2015
|''Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs 2014–2015''
|Hindi
|Judge
|-
| 2015–2017
|''[[The Voice India]]''
|Hindi
| Coach/Judge
|-
|2016
|''[[The Voice India Kids]]''
|Hindi
|Coach
|-
|2017
|''[[The Voice India Kids]]''
|Hindi
|Judge/Coach
|-
|2019
|''[[Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs 2019]]''
|Hindi
|Judge
|-
|2020
|''[[Super Singer (Bengali reality show)|Super Singer]]''<ref>{{cite news |title=Super Singer welcomes new judges Abhijeet Bhattacharya, Shaan and Kaushiki Chakraborty |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/bengali/super-singer-welcomes-new-judges-abhijeet-bhattacharya-shaan-and-kaushiki-chakraborty/articleshow/76979413.cms |access-date=23 December 2020 |work=The Times of India |date=15 July 2020}}</ref>
|Bengali
|Judge
|-
|2021
|''[[Indian Pro Music League]]''
|Hindi
|Captain of Bengal Tigers
|-
|2022
|''[[Swayamvar – Mika Di Vohti]]''
|Hindi
|Host
|-
|2023
|[[Super Singer (Bengali reality show)|''Super Singer'']]<ref>{{Cite news |title=Super Singer Season 4 to welcome Monali Thakur, Shaan and Rupam Islam as judges |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/bengali/super-singer-season-4-to-welcome-monali-thakur-shaan-and-rupam-islam-as-judges/articleshow/96445111.cms |access-date=3 January 2023 |work=The Times of India |date=28 December 2022 |language=en}}</ref>
|Bengali
|Judge
|-
|2020-present
|''[[Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Mein]]''
|Hindi
|August 2024 Lead Characters Wedding Guest
|-
|}


== Popularity and public image ==
Shaan often performs for Pro Shows which are conducted as a part of the cultural festivals of various colleges. Among the prominent cult festivals where he has performed live recently are [[Recstacy]] of [[NIT Durgapur]], [[Spring Fest]] of [[IIT Kharagpur]], [[Mood Indigo (culfest)|Mood Indigo]] of [[IIT Bombay]], [[RAGAM|Raagam]] of [[National Institutes of Technology|NIT]] [[NIT Calicut|Calicut]] [[Alcheringa]] of [[IIT Guwahati]] and in [[Riviera'10]] of [[VIT University]]. Recently he has performed live in an IBM event "Imprint 2008, Bangalore" for IBM GBS exclusively.
[[Image:ShaanatImprint.jpg|thumb|Shaan at Imprint|200px|right|Shaan performing at an IBM event IMPRINT 2008]]
[[File:Shaan12.jpg|thumb|upright|Shaan at an event in 2012]]


Shaan is described in the media as one of the most popular singers of [[Indian cinema]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Chand Sifarish to Jab Se Tere Naina: Shaan's songs that dominated bollywood |work=Times of India |access-date=10 September 2023 |date=30 September 2022 |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/happy-birthday-shaan-chand-sifarish-to-jab-se-tere-naina-songs-that-dominated-bollywood-6065695.html}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Shaan's best 10 best tracks: From Musu Musu Hasi to Tanha Dil |work=Hindustan Times |access-date=11 September 2023 |date=30 September 2022 |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/music/on-shaan-s-birthday-we-list-down-his-10-best-tracks-from-musu-musu-hasi-to-tanha-dil-101664500571336-amp.html}}</ref> Shaan is also among the highest-paid singers in India.<ref>{{cite news |title=Concerts for crores! |work=Times of India |date=23 May 2006 |accessdate=10 November 2022 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/pune-times/concerts-for-crores/articleshow/1549130.cms |archive-date=21 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230921143404/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/pune-times/concerts-for-crores/articleshow/1549130.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> ''[[India TV]]'' placed him in its "Top 10 Bollywood Singers" of all time list.<ref>{{cite web |title=Top 10 singers of Bollywood of all time |work=India TV |date=24 November 2018 |accessdate=16 November 2021 |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/amp/entertainment/celebrities-top-10-singers-of-bollywood-of-all-time-486118 |archive-date=14 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220914143404/https://www.indiatvnews.com/amp/entertainment/celebrities-top-10-singers-of-bollywood-of-all-time-486118 |url-status=live }}</ref> A total of six songs of his were placed in [[BBC]]'s "Top 40 Bollywood Soundtracks of all time" list.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/asiannetwork/vote/top-songs/ |title=100 Greatest Bollywood Song of All Time |date=27 May 2014 |website=BBC |access-date=24 January 2021 |archive-date=12 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201112025538/http://www.bbc.co.uk/asiannetwork/vote/top-songs/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Shaan is a member of the [[Advisory board|Board of Advisors]] of [[I.I.M.U.N.]], since 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|title=I.I.M.U.N. {{!}}{{!}} Board of Advisors|url=https://new.iimun.in/pages/BoA.html|access-date=17 July 2021|website=new.iimun.in}}</ref>
He said in an interview that music directors are avoiding established singers to bring some novelty in the playback singing,while compromising on the quality.Auto tuning software ensures that even rough voice can sound good while finally recording and releasing the song.<ref>{{cite web |last= Vijayakar |first= Rajiv |title= 'Any art form should reflect beauty!' |url= http://www.screenindia.com/news/any-art-form-should-reflect-beauty/446898/ |date= 17 April 2009 |work= Screen|accessdate=2009-06-19}}</ref>


==Awards and nominations==
Shaan has also been a judge on many talent hunt shows.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Cities/City_Supplements/Delhi_Times/I_love_winning_awards/rssarticleshow/2065723.cms 'I love winning awards']. [[The Times of India]]. May 22, 2007.</ref>
Shaan's song "Chand Sifarish" (from the movie ''[[Fanaa (2006 film)|Fanaa]]'') and "[[Jab Se Tere Naina]]" (from ''[[Saawariya]]'') won the [[Filmfare Best Male Playback Award]] and the [[Zee Cine Award Best Playback Singer - Male]], in addition to receiving several other nominations. In 2002, he won the MTV Asia Music Award for best solo album for his album ''Tanha Dil.''<ref name="TanhaDil"/> Following are the list of awards and nominations in different categories.

Shaan is a team Captain, judge, and mentor on [[STAR Plus]]'s ''[[Music Ka Maha Muqqabla]]'' for the team [[Music_Ka_Maha_Muqqabla#Amul_Shaan.27s_Strikers.5B7.5D|Shaan's Strikers]]. His team won the Runner Up prize, amounting to Rs. 25 lakhs (Rs. 2.5 million) in this game show on 20 March 2010, losing to Shanker Mahadevan and his team, with 43.1 points to 46.3 points.<ref>http://news-live.net/amul-music-ka-maha-muqqabla-winner-is-shankars-rockstar-313.html</ref>

==Awards==
His song "Chand Sifarish" from the movie ''[[Fanaa (film)|Fanaa]]'' (2006) and "Jab se Tere Naina" from ''[[Saawariya]]'' won the [[Filmfare Best Male Playback Award]] and the [[Zee Cine Award Best Playback Singer - Male]] apart from receiving several other nominations. In 2000 he won the MTV Asia Music Award for best solo album for his album '''Tanha Dil'''. Shaan won '''Best TV Music Director award''', for creating the music of the [[Zee TV]] show, ''Lipstick'' . Following are the list of awards and nominations in different categories.


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!Year
!Category
!Category
!Song
!Recording
!Result
!Result
|----- bgcolor="#bfd7ff"
|- style="background:#bfd7ff;"
|colspan=5 align=center |'''Star Parivaar Awards'''
| colspan="4" style="text-align:center;"|'''[[MTV Asia Awards|MTV Asia Music Awards]]'''
|-
|-
|[[MTV Asia Awards 2002|2002]]
|2009
|Favourite Host
|"Star Voice of India"
|{{won}}
|----- bgcolor="#bfd7ff"
|colspan=5 align=center |'''MTV Asia Music Awards'''
|-
|2000
|Best Solo Album
|Best Solo Album
|"Tanha Dil"
|"Tanha Dil"
|{{won}}<ref name="TanhaDil">{{cite news |title=I'm content with my achievements: Shaan |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/lucknow/i-m-content-with-my-achievements-shaan/story-gASjxEsn2hyHmcS4BRTNOI.html |access-date=3 December 2020 |work=Hindustan Times |date=29 May 2019 |language=en}}</ref>
|{{won}}
|----- bgcolor="#bfd7ff"
|- style="background:#bfd7ff;"
|colspan=5 align=center |'''[[Zee Cine Award Best Playback Singer- Male|Zee Cine Award]]'''
| colspan="4" style="text-align:center;"|'''[[Zee Cine Award Best Playback Singer- Male|Zee Cine Award]]'''
|-
|-
|2004
|2008
|Best Playback Singer - Male
|Best Playback Singer – Male
|"Jab Se Tere Naina" from ''[[Sawariya]]''
|"Suno Na" from ''[[Jhankaar Beats]]''
|{{won}}
|{{won}}
|-
|-
|2007
|2007
|Best Playback Singer - Male
|Best Playback Singer – Male
|"Chand Sifarish" from ''[[Fanaa]]''
|"Chand Sifarish" from ''[[Fanaa (2006 film)|Fanaa]]''
|{{won}}
|{{won}}
|-
|-
|2008
|2004
|Best Playback Singer - Male
|Best Playback Singer – Male
|"Suno Na" from ''[[Jhankaar Beats]]''
|"Jab Se Tere Naina" from ''[[Saawariya]]''
|{{won}}
|{{won}}
|----- bgcolor="#bfd7ff"
|- style="background:#bfd7ff;"
|colspan=5 align=center |'''[[Bollywood Movie Award - Best Playback Singer Male|Bollywood Movie Awards]]'''
| colspan="4" style="text-align:center;"|'''[[Bollywood Movie Award - Best Playback Singer Male|Bollywood Movie Awards]]'''
|-
|-
|2007
|2007
|Best Male Playback
|Best Male Playback
|"Chand Sifarish" from ''[[Fanaa]]''
|"Chand Sifarish" from ''[[Fanaa (2006 film)|Fanaa]]''
|{{won}}
|{{won}}
|----- bgcolor="#bfd7ff"
|- style="background:#bfd7ff;"
|colspan=5 align=center |'''[[Star Screen Award Best Male Playback|Star Screen Awards]]'''
| colspan="4" style="text-align:center;"|'''[[Star Screen Award Best Male Playback|Star Screen Awards]]'''
|-
|-
|2007
|2007
|Best Male Playback
|Best Male Playback
|"Chand Sifarish" from ''[[Fanaa]]''
|"Chand Sifarish" from ''[[Fanaa (2006 film)|Fanaa]]''
|{{won}}
|{{won}}
|----- bgcolor="#bfd7ff"
|- style="background:#bfd7ff;"
|colspan=5 align=center |'''[[Filmfare Best Male Playback Award|Filmfare]]'''
| colspan="4" style="text-align:center;"|'''[[Filmfare Best Male Playback Award|Filmfare]]'''
|-
|-
|2002
|2008
|Best Playback Singer – Male
|"Koi Kahein Kehta Raahein" from ''[[Dil Chahta Hai]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|2003
|Best Male Playback Award
|Best Male Playback Award
|"Jab Se Tere Naina" from ''[[Sawariya]]''
|"Nikamma" from ''[[Kyaa Dil Ne Kahaa|Kya Dil Ne Kahan]]''
|{{won}}
|{{nom}}
|-
|2006
|Best Male Playback Award
|"[[Dus Bahane]]" from ''[[Dus]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|-
|2007
|2007
|Best Male Playback Award
|Best Male Playback Award
|"Chand Sifarish" from ''[[Fanaa]]''
|"Chand Sifarish" from ''[[Fanaa (2006 film)|Fanaa]]''
|{{won}}
|{{won}}
|-
|-
|2008
|2005
|Best Male Playback Award
|Best Male Playback Award
|"Dus Bahane" from ''[[Dus]]''
|"Jab Se Tere Naina" from ''[[Saawariya]]''
|{{nom}}
|{{won}}
|- style="background:#bfd7ff;"
| colspan="4" style="text-align:center;"|'''[[Filmfare Awards South|Filmfare – South]]'''
|-
|-
|2014
|2002
|Best Male Playback Award
|Kannada cinema: Best Playback Singer – Male
|"Nikamma" from ''[[Kyaa Dil Ne Kahaa]]''
|"Kannalle Kannittu" from ''[[Shravani Subramanya]]''
|{{nom}}
|{{nom}}
|- style="background:#bfd7ff;"
| colspan="4" style="text-align:center;"|'''[[IIFA Best Male Playback Award|IIFA]]'''
|-
|-
|2007
|2001
|Best Playback Singer - Male
|"Koi Kahe Kehta Rahe" from ''[[Dil Chahta Hai]]''
|{{nom}}
|----- bgcolor="#bfd7ff"
|colspan=5 align=center |'''[[IIFA Best Male Playback Award|IIFA]]'''
|-
|2010
|Best Male Playback Award
|Best Male Playback Award
|"Behti Hawa Sa Tha Wo" from ''[[3 Idiots]]''
|"Chand Sifarish" from ''[[Fanaa (2006 film)|Fanaa]]''
|{{won}}
|{{won}}
|-
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|{{won}}
|{{won}}
|-
|-
|2010
|2007
|Best Male Playback Award
|Best Male Playback Award
|"Chand Sifarish" from ''[[Fanaa]]''
|"Behti Hawa Sa Tha Woh" from ''[[3 Idiots]]''
|{{won}}
|{{won}}
|-style="background:#bfd7ff;"
| colspan="4" style="text-align:center;"|'''[[GiMA Award for Best Male Playback Singer|GIMA]]'''
|-
|-
|2010
|Best Male Playback Singer Award
|"Behti Hawa Sa Tha Woh" from ''[[3 Idiots]]''
|{{won}}
|-style="background:#bfd7ff;"
| colspan="4" style="text-align:center;"|'''Annual Central European Bollywood Awards'''
|-
|2008
|Best Song Award
|"Dastaan-E-Om Shanti Om" from ''[[Om Shanti Om]]''
|{{won}}
|-style="background:#bfd7ff;"
| colspan="4" style="text-align:center;"|'''[[Indian Television Academy Awards]]'''
|-
|2018
|Best Title Music Song Award
|"Tu Kahe Toh" from ''[[Haasil (Indian TV series)|Haasil]]''
|{{won}}
|-style="background:#bfd7ff;"
| colspan="4" style="text-align:center;"|'''[[Producers Guild Film Awards]]'''
|-
|2006
|Best Male Playback Singer Award
|"Main Aisa Kyon Hoon" from ''[[Lakshya (2004 film)|Lakshya]]''
|{{nominated}}
|-
|2008
|Best Male Playback Singer Award
|"Jab Se Tere Naina" from ''[[Saawariya]]''
|{{won}}
|-
|2015
|Best Male Playback Singer Award
|"[[Chaar Kadam]]" from ''[[PK (film)|PK]]''
|{{nominated}}
|}
|}
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==Filmography==
==See also==
* [[List of Indian playback singers]]
{{Main|Shaan Filmography}}

==Tours==
* In 2005 Shaan performed at IIT Bombay Annual Cultural Festival Mood Indigo
* In 2004 Shaan took a tour around India for his album ''Aksar''.
* In January 2004 Shaan performed at [[Saarang| Saarang(Cul-Fest)]] in [[IIT Madras]]
* In 2005 and 2009 Shaan performed in Durban/Johannesburg. Brought down by "Shasim Entertainment Enterprises" [[South Africa]]
* In June 2006, Shaan took a North American tour, singing for fans all over the [[United States]], [[Canada]], and the [[Caribbean]].
* In November 2006 he took a tour with fellow singer [[Sunidhi Chauhan]] to the [[Netherlands]], [[Singapore]], [[Fiji]] and [[Australia]].
* In January 2003 and also on January 2007, he performed at [[Spring Fest]] in [[IIT Kharagpur]].
* In March 2007, he performed at [[RAGAM|Raagam 07]] in [[NIT Calicut]].
* In April 2007 he took a Middle East tour to [[Dubai]] and [[Oman]] with Music Director [[Jatin]] .
* In February 2008, he performed at [[Alcheringa (Indian festival)|Alcheringa]] in [[IIT Guwahati]].
* In October 2007, he performed at annual day of [[Logica]], Bangalore.
* In May 2008, he performed at an IBM Event IMPRINT 2008, Bangalore.
* In July 2009, Shaan performed at the [[North American Bengali Conference]] (NABC) in [[McEnery Convention Center]], [[San Jose, California|San Jose]], [[USA]].
* 13 August 2008 : Performed at Microsoft IDC decennial party at HICC, Hyderabad
* 16 August 2009, Shaan performed at the 'Proms 42: Indian Voices Day' at the [[Royal Albert Hall]] in [[Kensington]] - [[London]], [[United Kingdom]].
* In 2009, he went to Bangladesh for singing playback songs for the Bengali movie ''Rehmat Ali''. He held a concert at the Bangladesh China Friendship Conference Center.
* 31 January 2010, he performed at [[RIVIERA]] 2010 in [[VIT UNIVERSITY]] VELLORE.
* 14 March 2010, he performed at the mega-night of 'PAACET FEST 2010' at Nishagandhi auditorium, [[Trivandrum]]
* 23 March 2010, he performed at the grand-night of 'RECSTACY 2010' - The annual cult fest of [[NIT DURGAPUR]] - one of the most reputed technical college of the country
* 24 July 2010, he performed at the Annual cultural program "Rock on 2" in Teerthanker Mahaveer University (TMU), Moradabad (U.P.).
*10 October 2010,performance at Bangalore


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
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Latest revision as of 12:33, 25 November 2024

This article is about Indian playback singer. Not to be confused with Shan (disambiguation).
"Shantanu Mukherjee" redirects here. For other uses, see Shaan (disambiguation).

Shaan
Shaan at Music Mania in 2013
Born
Shantanu Mukherjee

(1972-09-30) 30 September 1972 (age 52)[1]
Bombay, Maharashtra, India[2]
Occupations
Years active1995–present
Spouse
Radhika Mukherjee
​
(m. 2000)​
Children2
FatherManas Mukherjee
RelativesSagarika (sister)
AwardsSee below
Musical career
GenresFilmi, Pop, Rock, Classical
LabelsUniversal Music, Times Music, Sony Music, Zee Music, T-Series, Tips, Saregama, Venus, YRF Music, OSA, Magnasound, EMI Virgin Records

Shantanu Mukherjee (born 30 September 1972), professionally known as Shaan, is an Indian playback singer, composer, actor and television host. He record songs primarily in Hindi, Bengali, Kannada and Telugu language. Known as the "Golden Voice of India",[3] Shaan is considered among the greatest playback singers of India.[4] He is also noted for his songs in the romantic genre, mainly during the 2000s.[5] Shaan is a recipient of two Filmfare Awards and three International Indian Film Academy Awards.[3]

His most popular songs include — "Musu Musu Haasi Deu" from Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi (1999), "Woh Ladki Hai Kahan" and "Koi Kahe Kehta Rahe" from Dil Chahta Hai (2001), "Ghanan Ghanan" from Lagaan (2001), "Mere Samnewali Khidki Mein" from Dil Vil Pyar Vyar (2002), "O Humdum Suniyo Re" from Saathiya (2002), "Jaadu Hai Nasha Hai" from Jism (2003), "Kuch To Hua Hai" from Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003), "O Jaana" from Tere Naam (2003), "Ladki Kyun" from Hum Tum (2004), "Main Aisa Kyun Hoon" from Lakshya (2004), "Dus Bahane" from Dus (2005), "My Dil Goes Mmmm" from Salaam Namaste (2005), "Main Hoon Don" from Don - The Chase Begins Again (2006), "Chaand Sifarish" from Fanaa (2006), "Rock And Roll Soniye" and "Where's The Party Tonight" from Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006), "Let's Rock Soniye" from Bhool Bhulaiya (2007), "Aao Milo Chale" from Jab We Met (2007), "You're My Love" from Partner (2007), "Deewangi Deewangi" from Om Shanti Om (2007), "Jab Se Tere Naina" from Saawariya (2007), "Hey Shona" from Ta Ra Rum Pum (2007) and "Behti Hawa Sa Tha Woh" from 3 Idiots (2009).

Early life and family

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Shaan with his wife Radhika

Shaan was born on 30 September 1972 in Bombay (now Mumbai) in a Bengali family.[1][2][6] His grandfather was Jahar Mukherjee, a well known lyricist, his late father Manas Mukherjee, was a music director and his sister Sagarika is a singer as well.[7] He grew up in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Shaan is married to Radhika Mukherjee, with whom he has two sons.[8][9]

Career

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Early years in musical career

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Shaan began his career singing jingles for advertisements. Along with jingles, began to sing remixes and cover versions.[10]

Shaan and his sister signed up with Magnasound recording company and recorded a few successful albums, including the hit album Naujawan followed by Q-Funk.[11][12] Later, Shaan launched Love-Ology after this. In 2000, he sang a superhit song "Tanha Dil Tanha Safar" from his album Tanha Dil.[13]

In 2002, he won the MTV Asia Award for Favorite Artist India for best solo album for his album Tanha Dil. One year later, Shaan launched his album Aksar, which was successful and contained songs featuring international stars such as Blue, Melanie C and Samira Said. For both the albums Tanha Dil and Aksar, all the songs were sung by Shaan, composed by Ram Sampath and written by both Shaan and Ram Sampath.[14]

He released Tomar Aakash in 2004, a Bengali album, along with his sister and featuring his father's unreleased songs.[15] In 2006, he released a song with MLTR, "Take me to your heart". The song appears on his album Tishnagi, which is produced by Ranjit Barot and engineered by Ashish Manchanda.[16]

Career in playback singing

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Shaan made his playback singing debut in 1999 in the movie Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi where he sung two songs in the film. The song "Musu Musu Hasi" instantly struck a chord among the viewers and was very relatable to the youth.[17][18]

In 2023, Shan performed at a musical concert in Boston, organised by the Jay-Ho! The concert highlighted how music can bring people together, creating a joyful and entertaining atmosphere. It also demonstrated the strong affection and loyalty that Boston residents have for Shaan and his music.[19]

He has recently recorded a playback for an upcoming Bengali feature film Network which is composed by Dabbu.[20]

In 2023, Shaan recorded a romantic song composed by Pritam for Shah Rukh Khan in Dunki.

Work as host and judge

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Shaan hosted the television show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa on Zee TV between the years 2000–2006.[10]

Shaan has been a judge on many talent shows.[21] Shaan is a team captain, judge and mentor on STAR Plus's Music Ka Maha Muqqabla for the team Shaan's Strikers.[22] Shaan appeared as a judge in Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs 2014–2015[6] and The Voice India Kids 2016.[7] In 2015 and 2016, Shaan was the winning coach in each of the first two seasons of The Voice. He appeared as a judge in Bengali reality show 'Super Singer Season 2' (2020) and 'Super Singer Season 4' (2023).

Discography

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Main article: List of songs recorded by Shaan

Filmography

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Films

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Along with singing, Shaan has acted in the movie Daman: A Victim of Marital Violence, also starring Raveena Tandon. His songs have appeared in the movies, Zameen and Hungama.

Year Film Role Language
2000 Tarkieb Special appearance in the song "Dil Mera Tarse" Hindi
2001 Daman: A Victim of Marital Violence Kaushik Nath Hindi
Asoka Special appearance in the song "O Re Kaanchi" Hindi
2003 Hungama Special appearance in the song "Chain Aapko Mila" Hindi
Zameen As himself Hindi
2006 The Bong Connection Special appearance in the song "Majhi Re" Bengali
2007 Loins of Punjab Presents As himself English
2008 Hari Puttar: A Comedy of Terrors As Himself Hindi
2014 Balwinder Singh Famous Ho Gaya[23] Balwinder Singh Hindi
Teen Patti As himself Bengali
2017 Secret Superstar Cameo Hindi
2018 Helicopter Eela Cameo Hindi
2023 Music School Albert Hindi, Telugu, Tamil

Television

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Year Show Language Role
2002–2005 Sa Re Ga Ma Pa[24] Hindi Host
2005–2006 Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2005[24] Hindi Host
2006 Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Ek Main Aur Ek Tu Hindi Host
2006 Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs Hindi Host
2007 Amul STAR Voice of India Hindi Host
2008 STAR Voice of India 2 Hindi Host
2009 1st Mirchi Music Awards[citation needed] Hindi Host
2009–2010 Music Ka Maha Muqqabla Hindi Superstar captain of Shaan's Strikers
2010 Ishaan: Sapno Ko Awaaz De Hindi Himself[25]
2011 3rd Mirchi Music Awards[citation needed] Hindi Host
25 March 2012 4th Mirchi Music Awards Hindi Host
2013 Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa – Season 6 Hindi Contestant[26]
2014–2015 Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs 2014–2015 Hindi Judge
2015–2017 The Voice India Hindi Coach/Judge
2016 The Voice India Kids Hindi Coach
2017 The Voice India Kids Hindi Judge/Coach
2019 Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs 2019 Hindi Judge
2020 Super Singer[27] Bengali Judge
2021 Indian Pro Music League Hindi Captain of Bengal Tigers
2022 Swayamvar – Mika Di Vohti Hindi Host
2023 Super Singer[28] Bengali Judge
2020-present Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Mein Hindi August 2024 Lead Characters Wedding Guest

Popularity and public image

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Shaan at an event in 2012

Shaan is described in the media as one of the most popular singers of Indian cinema.[29][30] Shaan is also among the highest-paid singers in India.[31] India TV placed him in its "Top 10 Bollywood Singers" of all time list.[32] A total of six songs of his were placed in BBC's "Top 40 Bollywood Soundtracks of all time" list.[33] Shaan is a member of the Board of Advisors of I.I.M.U.N., since 2021.[34]

Awards and nominations

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Shaan's song "Chand Sifarish" (from the movie Fanaa) and "Jab Se Tere Naina" (from Saawariya) won the Filmfare Best Male Playback Award and the Zee Cine Award Best Playback Singer - Male, in addition to receiving several other nominations. In 2002, he won the MTV Asia Music Award for best solo album for his album Tanha Dil.[35] Following are the list of awards and nominations in different categories.

Year Category Song Result
MTV Asia Music Awards
2002 Best Solo Album "Tanha Dil" Won[35]
Zee Cine Award
2004 Best Playback Singer – Male "Suno Na" from Jhankaar Beats Won
2007 Best Playback Singer – Male "Chand Sifarish" from Fanaa Won
2008 Best Playback Singer – Male "Jab Se Tere Naina" from Saawariya Won
Bollywood Movie Awards
2007 Best Male Playback "Chand Sifarish" from Fanaa Won
Star Screen Awards
2007 Best Male Playback "Chand Sifarish" from Fanaa Won
Filmfare
2002 Best Playback Singer – Male "Koi Kahein Kehta Raahein" from Dil Chahta Hai Nominated
2003 Best Male Playback Award "Nikamma" from Kya Dil Ne Kahan Nominated
2006 Best Male Playback Award "Dus Bahane" from Dus Nominated
2007 Best Male Playback Award "Chand Sifarish" from Fanaa Won
2008 Best Male Playback Award "Jab Se Tere Naina" from Saawariya Won
Filmfare – South
2014 Kannada cinema: Best Playback Singer – Male "Kannalle Kannittu" from Shravani Subramanya Nominated
IIFA
2007 Best Male Playback Award "Chand Sifarish" from Fanaa Won
2008 Best Male Playback Award "Jab Se Tere Naina" from Saawariya Won
2010 Best Male Playback Award "Behti Hawa Sa Tha Woh" from 3 Idiots Won
GIMA
2010 Best Male Playback Singer Award "Behti Hawa Sa Tha Woh" from 3 Idiots Won
Annual Central European Bollywood Awards
2008 Best Song Award "Dastaan-E-Om Shanti Om" from Om Shanti Om Won
Indian Television Academy Awards
2018 Best Title Music Song Award "Tu Kahe Toh" from Haasil Won
Producers Guild Film Awards
2006 Best Male Playback Singer Award "Main Aisa Kyon Hoon" from Lakshya Nominated
2008 Best Male Playback Singer Award "Jab Se Tere Naina" from Saawariya Won
2015 Best Male Playback Singer Award "Chaar Kadam" from PK Nominated

See also

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References

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  2. ^ a b @singer_shaan (8 September 2016). "I have never been to Khandwa... Born and brought up in Mumbai. But My Inspiration was born in Khandwa:)" (Tweet). Retrieved 3 May 2022 – via Twitter.
  3. ^ a b "On Shaan's birthday, some of his iconic songs". India Today. 1 October 2020. Retrieved 24 September 2022. Shaan is also known as the Golden Voice of India and Magician of Melody.
  4. ^ "Shaan says he struggled to sing for Sanjay Dutt and Aamir Khan, 2 songs that changed his life". Indian Express. 1 October 2021. Retrieved 11 February 2023. Shaan's momentous three-decade-long journey makes him an icon today.
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  7. ^ a b "Friday Review Thiruvananthapuram / Interview : Attuned to the lines of destiny". The Hindu. 23 March 2007. Archived from the original on 1 October 2007. Retrieved 28 September 2012.
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  9. ^ Vajpayee, Soumya (18 June 2022). "Father's Day Special: Shaan: Both my boys found their calling in music very early". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
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  14. ^ Zaman, Rana Siddique (23 April 2010). "Sing me those days". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 3 January 2023.
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  20. ^ Bangaliana, Sholoana (February 2023). "Upcoming Bengali Film Network Announced | Sholoanabangaliana Portal".
  21. ^ Srivastava, Priyanka (22 May 2007). "'I love winning awards'". The Times of India. Retrieved 28 September 2012.
  22. ^ Nagpal, Anju (20 March 2010). "Amul Music Ka Maha Muqqabla winner is Shankar's rockstar". news-live.net. Archived from the original on 23 August 2011. Retrieved 16 July 2015.
  23. ^ "Balwinder Singh... Famous Ho Gaya". Bollywood Hungama. January 2014. Archived from the original on 29 August 2012. Retrieved 21 February 2015.
  24. ^ a b "Shaandar singer speaks his heart out". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
  25. ^ "Disney channel brings singing sensation shaan on popular tween show ishaan". Indian Television Dot Com. 22 June 2010. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
  26. ^ "I've pushed myself more in dance than music: Shaan". Hindustan Times. 24 May 2013.
  27. ^ "Super Singer welcomes new judges Abhijeet Bhattacharya, Shaan and Kaushiki Chakraborty". The Times of India. 15 July 2020. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
  28. ^ "Super Singer Season 4 to welcome Monali Thakur, Shaan and Rupam Islam as judges". The Times of India. 28 December 2022. Retrieved 3 January 2023.
  29. ^ "Chand Sifarish to Jab Se Tere Naina: Shaan's songs that dominated bollywood". Times of India. 30 September 2022. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
  30. ^ "Shaan's best 10 best tracks: From Musu Musu Hasi to Tanha Dil". Hindustan Times. 30 September 2022. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
  31. ^ "Concerts for crores!". Times of India. 23 May 2006. Archived from the original on 21 September 2023. Retrieved 10 November 2022.
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  33. ^ "100 Greatest Bollywood Song of All Time". BBC. 27 May 2014. Archived from the original on 12 November 2020. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
  34. ^ "I.I.M.U.N. || Board of Advisors". new.iimun.in. Retrieved 17 July 2021.
  35. ^ a b "I'm content with my achievements: Shaan". Hindustan Times. 29 May 2019. Retrieved 3 December 2020.
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