Shantanu Mukherjee (; born 30 September 1972), professionally known as Shaan, is an Indian playback singer, composer, actor, and television host. He records songs primarily in Hindi, Bengali, Kannada and Telugu language. Known as the "Golden Voice of India", A notable playback singer of India, he is also noted for his songs in the romantic genre, mainly during the 2000s. Shaan is a recipient of two Filmfare Awards and three International Indian Film Academy Awards.
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
Shaan was born on 30 September 1972 in Bombay in a Bengali family. His grandfather was Jahar Mukherjee, a well known lyricist, his father Manas Mukherjee, was a music director and his sister Sagarika is a singer as well. He grew up in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Shaan is married to Radhika Mukherjee, with whom he has two sons, Maahi and Soham. Both of his sons have ventured into the music industry.
Career Early years in musical career Shaan began his career singing jingles for advertisements. Along with jingles, began to sing remixes and cover versions. His first recorded song was "A Te Apple Kheye", which was released in 1977.
Shaan released his first album It's Time To Dance in 1987. Later in 1990, he first collaborated with Bally Sagoo to record the track titled "Mele Wich Aaye" and featured in Bally Sagoo's debut album Wham Bam. The following year, they recorded another track titled "Nakhro De Nakhre" that appeared in Sagoo's second album Star Crazy.
Shaan and his sister signed up with Magnasound recording company and recorded a few successful albums, including the hit album Naujawan (1996) followed by Q-Funk. Before that, he recorded his first English song "Heads Over Heels" in the album Stylebhai in 1994 and his first Hindi song "Silsile", featuring Shweta Shetty was recorded in 1995 as a part of the album Shweta - The New Album. Later in 1997, Shaan released Love-Ology after this, which was his first independent solo album. In 2000, he sang a superhit song "Tanha Dil" (transl. Lonely heart) from his second independent solo album Tanha Dil. In the same year, he also sang his first Assamese song "Hatore Aanguli" that appears on the album Mann.
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 released his third independent solo 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.
He released Tomar Aakash in 2004, a Bengali album, along with his sister and featuring his father's unreleased songs. In 2006, he released a song with MLTR, "Take me to your heart". The song appears on his fourth independent solo album Tishnagi, which is produced by Ranjit Barot and engineered by Ashish Manchanda.
Career in playback singing 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.
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.
He recorded a song for the Bengali feature film Network which is composed by Dabbu.
In 2023, Shaan recorded a romantic song composed by Pritam for Shah Rukh Khan in Dunki.
Work as host and judge Shaan first appeared the television show Channel V Music Awards as a guest host with his sister in 1996. Later, he mainly hosted the television show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa on Zee TV between the years 2002 to 2006.
Shaan has been a judge on many talent shows. Shaan is a team captain, judge and mentor on STAR Plus's Music Ka Maha Muqqabla for the team Shaan's Strikers. Shaan appeared as a judge in Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li'l Champs 2014 and The Voice India Kids 2016. 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 the second and fourth season of the Bengali reality show Super Singer.
Discography
Filmography
Films Along with singing, Shaan made his debut as an actor where he acted in the film Daman: A Victim of Marital Violence, also starring Raveena Tandon. His songs have appeared in the films, Zameen and Hungama.
Year Title Role Language2000TarkiebSpecial appearance in the song "Dil Mera Tarse"Hindi2001Daman: A Victim of Marital Violence Kaushik NathHindiAsokaSpecial appearance in the song "O Re Kaanchi"Hindi2003HungamaSpecial appearance in the song "Chain Aapko Mila"HindiZameen As himselfHindi2006The Bong ConnectionSpecial appearance in the song "Majhi Re"Bengali2007Loins of Punjab Presents As himselfEnglish2008Hari Puttar: A Comedy of Terrors As HimselfHindi2014Balwinder Singh Famous Ho Gaya Balwinder SinghHindi Teen Patti As himself Bengali2017 Secret Superstar Cameo Hindi 2018Helicopter EelaCameoHindi2023Music SchoolAlbertHindi, Telugu, Tamil
Television Year Title Language Role Notes1996TarangHindiSpecial Guest His first on-screen television appearancesChannel V Music AwardsEnglish, Mandarin Chinese, HindiGuest hostHis second on-screen television appearances1997MTV 1 2 3Hindi Special GuestHis third on-screen television appearance occurred during a mini-interview with then MTV VJ Raageshwari.2002–2005Sa Re Ga Ma Pa HindiHost2005–2006Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2005 HindiHost2006Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Ek Main Aur Ek Tu HindiHostSa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs HindiHost2007Amul STAR Voice of India HindiHost2008STAR Voice of India 2 HindiHost20091st Mirchi Music AwardsHindiHost2009–2010Music Ka Maha Muqqabla HindiSuperstar captain of Shaan's Strikers2010Ishaan: Sapno Ko Awaaz DeHindiHimself20113rd Mirchi Music AwardsHindiHost20124th Mirchi Music Awards HindiHost2013Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa – Season 6 HindiContestant2014F.I.R.HindiHimself2014–2015Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li'l Champs 2014–2015 HindiJudge 2015–2017The Voice India Hindi Coach/Judge 2016The Voice India KidsHindiCoach2017The Voice India KidsHindiJudge/Coach2018ARRived (A R Rahman Youtube Show)HindiJudge2019 Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li'l Champs 2019HindiJudge2020Super SingerBengaliJudge2021Indian Pro Music LeagueHindiCaptain of Bengal Tigers2022Swayamvar – Mika Di VohtiHindiHost2023Super SingerBengaliJudge2024Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar MeinHindiGuest in Rajat and Savi's wedding 2025India's Got TalentHindiJudge2026Indian IdolHindiSpecial Judge AppearanceBrownHindiNitin GoswamiSpecial appearance Mini-web seriesPrag Cine Awards 2026Hindi, AssamesePerformer
Popularity and public image
Shaan is described in the media as one of the most popular singers of Indian cinema. Shaan is also among the highest-paid singers in India. India TV placed him in its "Top 10 Bollywood Singers" of all time list. A total of six songs of his were placed in BBC's "Top 40 Bollywood Soundtracks of all time" list. Shaan is a member of the Board of Advisors of I.I.M.U.N., since 2021.
Awards and nominations 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. Before this, in 1996, he nominated the MTV Video Music Awards for the best international viewer choice in his song "Roop Tera Mastana". In the same year, he also nominated Channel V Music Awards for the best Indian pop music video in his song "Aisa Hota Hai". In 2002, he won the MTV Asia Music Award for best solo album for his album Tanha Dil. In 2026, Lokmat Sur Jyotsna National Music Award was honoured Icon Award for his versatile and contribution to the Indian music Industry Following are the list of awards and nominations in different categories.
YearCategorySongResultChannel V Music Awards1996Best Indian Pop Music Video"Aisa Hota Hai" from Naujawan1997Best Debut Indian Pop Album"Love-Ology"MTV Video Music Awards1996Best International Viewers Choice Award"Roop Tera Mastana" from Roop Inka MastanaMTV Asia Music Awards2002Best Solo Album"Tanha Dil"Zee Cine Award2004Best Playback Singer – Male"Suno Na" from Jhankaar Beats2007Best Playback Singer – Male"Chand Sifarish" from Fanaa2008Best Playback Singer – Male"Jab Se Tere Naina" from SaawariyaBollywood Movie Awards2007Best Male Playback"Chand Sifarish" from FanaaStar Screen Awards2007Best Male Playback"Chand Sifarish" from FanaaFilmfare2002Best Playback Singer – Male"Koi Kahein Kehta Raahein" from Dil Chahta Hai2003Best Male Playback Award"Nikamma" from Kya Dil Ne Kahan2006Best Male Playback Award"Dus Bahane" from Dus2007Best Male Playback Award"Chand Sifarish" from Fanaa2008Best Male Playback Award"Jab Se Tere Naina" from SaawariyaFilmfare – South2014Kannada cinema: Best Playback Singer – Male"Kannalle Kannittu" from Shravani SubramanyaIIFA2007Best Male Playback Award"Chand Sifarish" from Fanaa2008Best Male Playback Award"Jab Se Tere Naina" from Saawariya2010Best Male Playback Award"Behti Hawa Sa Tha Woh" from 3 IdiotsGIMA2010Best Male Playback Singer Award"Behti Hawa Sa Tha Woh" from 3 IdiotsAnnual Central European Bollywood Awards2008Best Song Award"Dastaan-E-Om Shanti Om" from Om Shanti OmIndian Television Academy Awards2018Best Title Music Song Award"Tu Kahe Toh" from HaasilProducers Guild Film Awards2006Best Male Playback Singer Award"Main Aisa Kyon Hoon" from Lakshya2008Best Male Playback Singer Award"Jab Se Tere Naina" from Saawariya2015Best Male Playback Singer Award"Chaar Kadam" from PKSur Jyotsna National Music Awards2026Best Icon Award
See also List of Indian playback singers
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