Quick facts
| Born | 30 September 1972 |
| Birthplace | Bombay (now Mumbai), Maharashtra, India |
| Real name | Shantanu Mukherjee |
| Profession | Playback singer, composer, actor, television presenter |
| Known for | Dil Chahta Hai, Lagaan, Saathiya, 3 Idiots |
Early career
He recorded his first song as a child in 1977. His debut album, It’s Time To Dance, was released in 1987. In 1996 he released Naujawan with his sister Sagarika, which was a commercial hit, and in 1997 he released Love-Ology, his first independent solo album.
Film playback career
He made his playback debut in the 1999 film Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi. His well-known songs include Woh Ladki Hai Kahan from Dil Chahta Hai (2001), Ghanan Ghanan from Lagaan (2001), O Humdum Suniyo Re from Saathiya (2002), and Kuch To Hua Hai from Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003).
Later songs include Chaand Sifarish from Fanaa (2006), Deewangi Deewangi from Om Shanti Om (2007), Jab Se Tere Naina from Saawariya (2007) and Behti Hawa Sa Tha Woh from 3 Idiots (2009).
Acting and television
He made his acting debut in the 2001 film Daman: A Victim of Marital Violence, in a lead role. He presented Sa Re Ga Ma Pa on Zee TV from 2000 to 2006 and has judged several singing shows, including The Voice India from 2015 to 2017, and Super Singer in Bengali.
- Emerged as the defining voice of Bollywood romance in the early 2000s, delivering timeless hits for blockbuster films like Dil Chahta Hai, Lagaan, and 3 Idiots.
- Secured multiple prestigious accolades, including multiple Filmfare, IIFA, and Zee Cine Awards for Best Male Playback Singer, alongside a successful television hosting career.
- Continues to shape the next generation of musical talent as a prominent judge on hit reality singing competitions like The Voice India and Super Singer.
Awards and honours
He won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer in 2007 for Chaand Sifarish and in 2008 for Jab Se Tere Naina. He won IIFA Awards for Best Male Playback Singer in 2007, 2008 and 2010, and Zee Cine Awards for Best Playback Singer (Male) in 2004, 2007 and 2008.
Net worth
Not publicly estimated.
