Shaan Rahman
Shaan Rahman | |
|---|---|
| Background information | |
| Born | 30 December 1979[1] |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2006–present |
Spouse |
Zaira (m. 2009) |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | |
| Instruments | Keyboard, piano, vocals |
| Labels | |
Shaan Rahman (born 30 December 1979) is an Indian composer and singer, best known for his compositions in the Malayalam film industry. 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.
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 has gained popularity with 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 a music director was Thattathin Marayathu (2012), directed by Vineeth Sreenivasan. Its 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]
Early and personal life
Shaan was born and brought up in Thalassery, Kannur district. He lives with his family at Kakkanad, Kochi. Shaan's father works for the 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, Rayaan.[7]
Shaan Rahman Music Conservatory
In 2023, Shaan Rahman founded the Shaan Rahman Music Conservatory in Kochi, Kerala. The conservatory is dedicated to training and nurturing talent in the field of music. The conservatory offers various programs in music, including courses in Hindustani vocal, Carnatic vocal, Western vocal, Guitar, and Piano.[8]
Albums
- Desi Noise Revolution (2006)
- Malayalee (2007)
- Coffee at MG Road (2008)
Television
| Year | Show | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2021-2022 | Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li'l Champs | Zee Keralam | Judge |
| 2021 | Mrs. Hitler | Zee Keralam | Title song composer |
| 2023–present | Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Keralam | Zee Keralam | Judge |
| 2023 | Shyamambaram | Zee Keralam | Himself |
Discography
As composer
As Playback singer
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.[12]
Selected list
| Year | Film | Songs | Music director | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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" | |||||
| 2022 | Varalaru Mukkiyam | "Mallu Girl" | Tamil | Co-sung with Athira A. Nair; lyrics by Madhan Karky |
Awards
| Year | Award | Song/Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
References
- ^ "Gallan Exclusive: Chat with Shaan Rahman". Kochi Gallan. Archived from the original on 21 February 2014. Retrieved 8 February 2014.
- ^ a b Anima, P. (28 February 2014). "The music maker". The Hindu.
- ^ R. Nair, Anil (25 July 2012). "'Thattathin Marayathu' (Malayalam)". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 21 December 2014.
- ^ "Movie Review: Thattathin Marayathu". Sify. Archived from the original on 12 March 2013.
- ^ "Best Malayalam Songs 2012". FilmiBeat. 4 January 2013.
- ^ J. Kumar, Aswin. "Thattathin Marayathu Movie". The Times of India.
- ^ "The music maker". The Hindu. 28 February 2014. Retrieved 27 February 2022.
- ^ "Shaan Rahman Music Conservatory". (Shaan Rahman Music Conservatory).
- ^ Features, C. E. (16 April 2024). "Trailer of Siju Wilson's Panchavalsara Padhathi out". Cinema Express. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
- ^ Features, C. E. (4 September 2024). "Mathew Thomas-Basil Joseph starrer Cup confirms release". Cinema Express. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
- ^ Features, C. E. (17 April 2025). "Saiju Kurup and Sunny Wayne's Written & Directed by God gets a release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
- ^ "Shaan Rahman and his Kolaveri success story!". The Times of India. 16 August 2012. Archived from the original on 18 January 2014.
External links
Shaan Rahman at IMDb