Shaan Rahman (born 30 December 1979) is an Indian composer and singer, best known for his compositions in the Malayalam cinema. Shaan made his debut as a music director in the 2009 film Ee Pattanathil Bhootham directed by Johny Antony. He got the chance to work in the film after the wide acceptance and popularity of his 2008 music album "Coffee at MG Road" which he did along with his friend, singer, and director Vineeth Sreenivasan.
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Born | (1979-12-30) 30 December 1979 (age 42)[1] Ras Al-Khaimah, UAE |
Origin | Thalassery, Kerala, India |
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Years active | 2006–present |
Spouse(s) | Zaira (m. 2009) |
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Instrument(s) | Keyboard, piano, vocals |
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Vineeth invited him to work in his directorial debut film Malarvaadi Arts Club (2010). Later on, Shaan has frequently collaborated with Vineeth in his films.
He gained popularity with the films such as Thattathin Marayathu (2012), Ormayundo Ee Mukham (2014), Aadu (2015),Oru Vadakkan Selfie (2015), Adi Kapyare Kootamani (2015), Vettah (2016), Jacobinte Swargarajyam (2016), Annmariya Kalippilaanu (2016), and the song Jimikki Kammal from the film Velipadinte Pusthakam (2017) gained nationwide acceptance with so many alternative versions of it being released online.[2]
Shaan's third film as music director was Thattathin Marayathu (2012), directed by Vineeth Sreenivasan. It's music was positively received by the public[3][4][5] and composer M. Jayachandran went on to state that "Muthuchippi Poloru" was his favourite song of the year.[2] In 2014, he made his Telugu debut with Saheba Subramanyam which is the remake of Thattathin Marayathu.[6]
Shaan's father works for Union Cement Company (UCC) while his mother remains a housewife. He has a younger sister Sherry and a brother Shaheer. Sherry is a doctor by profession and is married to Dr. Khalid. Shaheer is studying B.A. Visual Effects at ICAT. Shaan married Zaira on 11 October 2009. They have a son Rayan. Shaan was born and brought up in Thalassery, Kannur district. He lives with his family at Kakkanad, Kochi.[7]
Year | Show | Channel | Notes |
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2013–2017 | Pathinalam Ravu - Season 1 to 5 | MediaOne TV | Judge |
2018 | Super 4 | Mazhavil Manorama | Judge |
2019–2020 | Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Keralam | Zee Keralam | Judge |
2020 | Super 4 season 2 | Mazhavil Manorama | Celebrity Judge |
2021-Present | Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Lil Champs | Zee Keralam | Judge |
2021 | Mrs. Hitler | Zee Keralam | Title song composer |
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Shaan Rahmaan is also a singer and has sung songs composed by himself and for music director Deepak Dev in films like Urumi, Teja Bhai & Family etc.[8]
Selected list
Year | Film | Songs | Music Director | Language | Notes |
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2011 | Urumi | "Vadakku Vadakku -Friendship Remix" | Deepak Dev | Malayalam | Duet with Guru Kiran |
Teja Bhai & Family | "Pranaya Nilaa, Pranaya Nilaa (Remix)" | ||||
2012 | Idiots | "Chick Chick" | Nandhu Kartha | Co-sung with Jassie Gift and Bijibal | |
Padmasree Bharat Dr. Saroj Kumar | "Iniyoru Chalanam" | Deepak Dev | Co-sung with Vineeth Sreenivasan | ||
2013 | Philips and the Monkey Pen | "It's Just Another Day" | Rahul Subrahmanian | ||
2015 | Aadu | "Kodikayarana Pooramaayi" | Himself | Co-sung with Anwar Sadath | |
2017 | Aadu 2 | "Aadeda Aattam Nee" | |||
2019 | Love Action Drama | "Ponvilakkaayi" | |||
"Varavaayi" | |||||
Year | Award | Song/Film | Notes |
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2012 | SIIMA for Best Music Director | Thattathin Marayathu | |
2015 | SIIMA for Most Streamed Song of the Year | "Kattu Mooliyo" from Ohm Shanthi Oshaana | |
2017 | SIIMA for Best Music Director | Velipadinte Pusthakam |
Shaan Rahman at IMDb