Profile of Shaan
Shaan
They say when there is music within your heart, it has to be heard. So was the case with Shantanu Mukherjee, aka Shaan, who tried dabbling with other vocations before coming back to what he loved and did best - singing. Getting to where he stands now, was of course, no easy task. That probably explains his easy, unassuming disposition.
Shaan did have a fairly illustrious musical background. His father was composer Manas Mukherjee, who has scored music for films such as Shaayad and Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyon Aata Hai. As a child, Shaan started out by singing ad jingles, and then gradually gave it up. However, soon returned to it, and started doing odd music assignments, such as singing remixes and cover versions, apart from ad jingles.
Though Q-Funk was Shaan's first release in 1995, the album that fetched him more recognition was his second release, Roop Inka Mastana, a remixed version of R D Burman's hits. It was made possible by remix guru Biddu, who rechristened him Shaan. The album featured artistes besides Shaan, and included older sister, Sagarika. In 1996, the sibling duo came out with Naujawan, their first big release. The album managed to generate a lukewarm response.
Shaan made his solo debut with the album, Loveology in 1996 - a commonplace pop album that did not do his career much good. This time round, he was written off by critics, who thought he was just another of the talentless multitude.
But lady luck at last decided to smile down upon Shaan in 2000, and the singer delivered Tanha Dil, an exceptionally promising album, featuring some soulful ballads, as well as catchy tunes. The album finally established him as a serious singer of considerable worth.
Shaan's foray into film music was with the film Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi in which he sang two numbers, Musu musu and Woh pehli baar. He is now back with Raju Chacha, where he croons Tune mujhe pehchana nahin for Ajay Devgan.
The singer has gone one step further in 2001, by dominating the credits of Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai... Music director Aadesh Shrivastava has entrusted him with the responsibility of carrying the score on his shoulders, and he has done so admirably. Shaan's vocals sit pretty on five tracks, making it his best bet yet.
The young singer remains a self-taught musician, who has received no formal training. Singing apart, Shaan even composes and pens the lyrics of some of his songs. Not the one to be steadfast in an ever-changing industry, Shaan claims that he is open to all kinds of assignments, be it singing ad jingles, doing playback for films, or giving live performances.
But making his own albums, he says, is what he truly finds fulfilling. But naturally.
They say when there is music within your heart, it has to be heard. So was the case with Shantanu Mukherjee, aka Shaan, who tried dabbling with other vocations before coming back to what he loved and did best - singing. Getting to where he stands now, was of course, no easy task. That probably explains his easy, unassuming disposition.
Shaan did have a fairly illustrious musical background. His father was composer Manas Mukherjee, who has scored music for films such as Shaayad and Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyon Aata Hai. As a child, Shaan started out by singing ad jingles, and then gradually gave it up. However, soon returned to it, and started doing odd music assignments, such as singing remixes and cover versions, apart from ad jingles.
Though Q-Funk was Shaan's first release in 1995, the album that fetched him more recognition was his second release, Roop Inka Mastana, a remixed version of R D Burman's hits. It was made possible by remix guru Biddu, who rechristened him Shaan. The album featured artistes besides Shaan, and included older sister, Sagarika. In 1996, the sibling duo came out with Naujawan, their first big release. The album managed to generate a lukewarm response.
Shaan made his solo debut with the album, Loveology in 1996 - a commonplace pop album that did not do his career much good. This time round, he was written off by critics, who thought he was just another of the talentless multitude.
But lady luck at last decided to smile down upon Shaan in 2000, and the singer delivered Tanha Dil, an exceptionally promising album, featuring some soulful ballads, as well as catchy tunes. The album finally established him as a serious singer of considerable worth.
Shaan's foray into film music was with the film Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi in which he sang two numbers, Musu musu and Woh pehli baar. He is now back with Raju Chacha, where he croons Tune mujhe pehchana nahin for Ajay Devgan.
The singer has gone one step further in 2001, by dominating the credits of Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai... Music director Aadesh Shrivastava has entrusted him with the responsibility of carrying the score on his shoulders, and he has done so admirably. Shaan's vocals sit pretty on five tracks, making it his best bet yet.
The young singer remains a self-taught musician, who has received no formal training. Singing apart, Shaan even composes and pens the lyrics of some of his songs. Not the one to be steadfast in an ever-changing industry, Shaan claims that he is open to all kinds of assignments, be it singing ad jingles, doing playback for films, or giving live performances.
But making his own albums, he says, is what he truly finds fulfilling. But naturally.
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