Shaan does not smoke. |
Shaan does not drink alcohol. |
He was born into a musical family with a music director father and lyricist grandfather. |
Shaan comes from a Bengali Brahmin family background. |
Before pursuing a singing career, he worked at a boutique shop. |
At 13, he tragically lost his father due to tobacco-related issues. |
His Bollywood singing debut was at age 17 in the movie Parinda (1989). |
In the '90s, he gained fame for remixing old Bollywood songs. |
His album Tandil Dil was a huge success, earning him the 2000 MTV Asia Music Award. |
Shaan has won 2 Filmfare Awards for his songs in Fanaa (2006) and Saawariya (2008). |
New York City honored him in 2011 for his anti-tobacco campaign. |
He serves as the ambassador for Salaam Bombay NGO's anti-tobacco initiative. |
Shaan has hosted various music shows like Sa Re Ga Ma Pa and Mirchi Music Awards. |
He participated in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6 in 2013. |
During a concert in Guwahati in 2018, an incident highlighted regional divide sentiments, which he addressed by emphasizing unity. |