Hanan Shaah
Hanan Shaah | |
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Hanan Shaah in 2025 | |
| Born | Kerala, India |
| Occupations | Vlogger, social media personality |
| Years active | 2020s–present |
| Known for | Malayalam-language vlogs and social media content |
Hanan Shaah is an Indian vlogger, singer and social media personality from Kerala. He is known for Malayalam-language content on digital platforms and for songs released independently and for films. He first came to public attention through cover songs shared online and later worked in playback singing, independent music releases, stage performances and films.[1]
Career
Shaah began creating Malayalam-language content on social media during the early 2020s. According to Malayala Manorama, he gained public attention in 2022 through his cover version of the song "Parayathe Ariyathe".[2]
His online work later included vlogs, cover songs, singles and music videos.[3]
In 2025, Shaah was announced as one of the performers at the Botim Onamamangam celebrations in the United Arab Emirates.[4]
In January 2026, Malayala Manorama reported that Shaah collaborated with playback singer Shreya Ghoshal on a song for the film Magic Mushrooms.[5]
Later that month, his independent single Shaadi Masti was reported by Malayala Manorama to have received more than two million views within two days of its release.[6]
In April 2026, Shaah made his Tamil playback singing debut with a song in the film Once More, composed by Hesham Abdul Wahab.[7]
Shaah was later cast in the Malayalam film Kattalan, directed by Paul George and starring Antony Varghese. Reports in July 2025 described the role as his acting debut.[8][9][10][11][12][13][14] In April 2026, Asianet News also listed him among the cast while reporting on the film's release promotion.[15]
In 2025, Tanzanian social media personality Kili Paul featured one of Shaah's songs in a video that was covered by Malayalam media.[16]
Kasaragod concert incident
In November 2025, a programme featuring Shaah in Kasaragod, Kerala, was halted after overcrowding led to injuries among attendees. The News Minute reported that several people were injured during the rush and that police initiated legal proceedings against the organisers.[17]
Mirchi also reported that dozens of people were injured after overcrowding at the programme.[18]
According to Madhyamam, at least sixteen people were hospitalised and cases were registered against the organisers in connection with the incident.[19]
Discography
Singles
- Shaadi Masti (2026)[20]
Film songs
- Song from Magic Mushrooms (2026), with Shreya Ghoshal[21]
- Song from Once More (2026), composed by Hesham Abdul Wahab[22]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Kattalan | Undisclosed role | Acting debut |
References
- ^ "ഹനാൻ ഷാ". Malayala Manorama (in Malayalam). Retrieved 15 June 2026.
- ^ "ഹനാൻ ഷാ". Malayala Manorama (in Malayalam). Retrieved 15 June 2026.
- ^ "'കുട്ടികൾ മുതൽ ഉമ്മമാർ വരെ മെസേജ് അയച്ച് ഫോൺ ഹാങ്ങ് ആക്കി'; പിറന്നാൾ കുറിപ്പുമായി ഹനാൻ ഷാ". Malayala Manorama (in Malayalam). 13 September 2025. Retrieved 15 June 2026.
- ^ "UAE gears up for star-studded Botim Onamamangam 2025 on September 7". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 15 June 2026.
- ^ "ശ്രേയ ഘോഷാലിനൊപ്പം ഹനാൻ ഷാ, 'മാജിക് മഷ്റൂംസി'ലെ ഗാനമെത്തി". Malayala Manorama (in Malayalam). 13 January 2026. Retrieved 15 June 2026.
- ^ "രണ്ട് ദിവസത്തിനുള്ളിൽ രണ്ട് ദശലക്ഷത്തിലധികം കാഴ്ചക്കാർ; ഹിറ്റായി ഹനാൻ ഷായുടെ 'ഷാദി മസ്തി'". Malayala Manorama (in Malayalam). 30 January 2026. Retrieved 15 June 2026.
- ^ "കോഴിക്കോട് ബീച്ചും മിഠായിത്തെരുവും; തരംഗമായി ഹനാൻ ഷായുടെ ആദ്യ തമിഴ് ഗാനം". Malayala Manorama (in Malayalam). 4 April 2026. Retrieved 15 June 2026.
- ^ "'Chirapunji' singer Hanan Shaah to make acting debut in Antony Varghese's Kattalan". Cinema Express. 6 July 2025. Retrieved 15 June 2026.
- ^ "Viral musician Hanan Shaah joins 'Kaattalan' movie cast". Onmanorama. 7 July 2025. Retrieved 15 June 2026.
- ^ "'കാട്ടാള'ന്റെ വേട്ടയ്ക്ക് ഇനി ഹനാനും; സോഷ്യൽമീഡിയ താരം അഭിനയരംഗത്തേക്ക്". Malayala Manorama (in Malayalam). 7 July 2025. Retrieved 15 June 2026.
- ^ "Kattalan embraces Chirapunji vibe; Welcomes viral sensation Hanan Shah". Mathrubhumi. 6 July 2025. Retrieved 15 June 2026.
- ^ "Hanan Shah acting debut in Kattalan; movie poster released". Mathrubhumi (in Malayalam). 6 July 2025. Retrieved 15 June 2026.
- ^ "'ചിറാപുഞ്ചി' വൈബ് ഇനി സിനിമയിലും; 'കാട്ടാളനിലേക്ക്' സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയയിലെ വൈറൽ താരം ഹനാൻ ഷാ". News18 Malayalam (in Malayalam). 7 July 2025. Retrieved 15 June 2026.
- ^ "'Kattalan': Viral singer Hanan Shah joins Antony Varghese-starrer - 'Ready to win hearts'". The Times of India. 7 July 2025. Retrieved 15 June 2026.
- ^ "തോക്കുമേന്തി കലിപ്പ് ലുക്കിൽ ഹനാൻ ഷായും ഹിപ്സ്റ്ററും, തിയേറ്ററുകളിൽ ആക്ഷൻ വിരുന്നൊരുക്കാൻ പെപ്പെയോടൊപ്പം ഇവരും;'കാട്ടാളൻ' ഒരുങ്ങുന്നു". Asianet News (in Malayalam). 12 April 2026. Retrieved 15 June 2026.
- ^ "മലയാളികളുടെ ഉണ്ണിയേട്ടൻ കേരളത്തിലേക്ക്; വൈറലായി ഹനാൻ ഷായുടെ ഗാനവും". Malayala Manorama (in Malayalam). 14 May 2025. Retrieved 15 June 2026.
- ^ "Heavy rush at Hanan Shah concert triggers chaos, injuries in Kasargod". The News Minute. Retrieved 15 June 2026.
- ^ "Overcrowding at Hanan Shah's show leaves dozens injured". Mirchi. Retrieved 15 June 2026.
- ^ "Overcrowding at Hanan Shaah concert sends 16 to hospital; organisers booked". Madhyamam (in Malayalam). Retrieved 15 June 2026.
- ^ "രണ്ട് ദിവസത്തിനുള്ളിൽ രണ്ട് ദശലക്ഷത്തിലധികം കാഴ്ചക്കാർ; ഹിറ്റായി ഹനാൻ ഷായുടെ 'ഷാദി മസ്തി'". Malayala Manorama (in Malayalam). 30 January 2026. Retrieved 15 June 2026.
- ^ "ശ്രേയ ഘോഷാലിനൊപ്പം ഹനാൻ ഷാ, 'മാജിക് മഷ്റൂംസി'ലെ ഗാനമെത്തി". Malayala Manorama (in Malayalam). 13 January 2026. Retrieved 15 June 2026.
- ^ "കോഴിക്കോട് ബീച്ചും മിഠായിത്തെരുവും; തരംഗമായി ഹനാൻ ഷായുടെ ആദ്യ തമിഴ് ഗാനം". Malayala Manorama (in Malayalam). 4 April 2026. Retrieved 15 June 2026.