Shaan (singer)

Infobox Musical artist
Name = Shaan O


Img_capt = Shaan performing live at Mood Indigo 2005
Landscape = Yes
Background = solo_singer
Birth_name = Shantanu Mukherjee
Alias =
Born = Birth date and age|1972|9|30 flagicon|India Khandwa
Died =
Instrument = Vocalist / Bass Player
Genre = Indipop
Occupation = Singer
Years_active = 1995–present
Label = Don't Label him
URL =

Shaan (born Shantanu Mukherjee ( _bn. শান্তনু মুখার্জি) on September 30, 1972), is an Indian singer. He was a host for the popular show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa from 2000-2006 and also for Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs.

Personal life

Shaan was born into a Bengali family on 30th September 1972. He is the son of the late music director Manas Mukherjee and brother of singer Sagarika. [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.] He is married to Radhika and has two sons, Soham and Shubh. He is the grandson of Jahar Mukherjee. He is also brother of the film actress Rani Mukherjee.

Career

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 15 years of age, Shaan sang a singular line in the song, "Kitni Hai Pyari Pyari Dosti Hamari'.

His career began in 1995 with his first release, the remix album called "Q-funk". 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, Mel C and Samira Said. For both the albums "Tanha Dil" and "Aksar", Shaan displayed his great talents by singing, composing and writing the lyrics of his songs. He plans to release an album remaking his father's compositions with his sister.

Apart from his albums, Shaan has sung playback vocals for various Bollywood films, including "Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi", Bas Itna Sa Khwab Hai , "Lakshya", "Dil Chahta Hai", "Kal Ho Na Ho", "Hum Tum", "Dhoom", "Dus", "Salaam Namaste", "Fight Club", "Don - The Chase Begins Again", "Fanaa", "Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna", and "Om Shanti Om". He hosted the television show, "Sa Re Ga Ma Pa" on Zee TV, 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 20 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.

He also appeared as the guest in the first episode of the new show "" which aired on 9 February, 2007 on Star One.

Shaan is now the host of another very popular 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, returned to host the next season of SVOI.

Popular songs by Shaan include his first hit, "Musu Musu", as well as "Tanha Dil" and "Bhool Ja" from his albums and the very popular songs "Chand Sifarish" from the movie Fanaa and 'Jab se tere naina'from the movie Saawariya. Recently he released a song with MLTR namely "Take me to your heart", which is on his latest album entitled "Tishnagi".

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".

Shaan is also a very popular choice 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 Spring Fest of IIT Kharagpur, Mood Indigo of IIT Bombay ,Raagam of NIT Calicut and in Alcheringa of IIT Guwahati. Recently he performed live in an IBM event "Imprint 2008, Bangalore" for IBM GBS GD exclusively.

His song "Chand Sifarish" from the movie "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.

Shaan has also been a judge on many talent hunt shows. [ [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.]

Awards

Tours

* In 2004 Shaan took a tour around India for his album "Aksar".
* In January 2004 Shaan performed at Saarang(Cult_Fest) in IIT Madras
* 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 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 in IIT Guwahati.
* In May 2008, he performed at an IBM Event IMPRINT 2008, Bangalore.
* 13th August 2008 : Performed at Microsoft IDC decennial party at HICC, Hyderabad

Discography

*"Tishnagi"
*"Love Story"
*"Love-o-logy"
*"Tanha Dil"
*"Aksar"
*"Q-Funk"

Films

References

He also sang Small Town Girl from Bachna Ae Haseeno.

External links

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