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Shaan Rahman
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Background information
Born (1979-12-30) 30 December 1979 (age 45)
Thalassery, Kerala
Occupation(s)
  • Music composer
  • producer
  • programmer
  • singer
Years active 2006–present
Musical career
Genres
Instruments Keyboard, piano, vocals
Labels
  • Think Music
  • Muzik247
  • Satyam Audios
  • Manorama Music

Shaan Rahman (born 30 December 1979) is a famous Indian music composer and singer. He is best known for creating music in Malayalam films. Shaan started his movie music career in 2009 with the film Ee Pattanathil Bhootham. He got this chance after his 2008 music album, "Coffee at MG Road", became very popular. He made this album with his friend, singer and director Vineeth Sreenivasan.

Vineeth later asked Shaan to compose music for his first film as a director, Malarvaadi Arts Club (2010). Since then, Shaan and Vineeth have worked together on many movies.

Shaan became very popular with films like Thattathin Marayathu (2012), Oru Vadakkan Selfie (2015), and Jacobinte Swargarajyam (2016). His song Jimikki Kammal from the film Velipadinte Pusthakam (2017) became a huge hit across India. Many people made their own versions of the song and shared them online.

His third film as a music director was Thattathin Marayathu (2012). The music from this film was loved by many. Another famous composer, M. Jayachandran, even said that "Muthuchippi Poloru" was his favorite song that year. In 2014, Shaan also started composing music for Telugu films with Saheba Subramanyam. This film was a remake of Thattathin Marayathu.

About Shaan Rahman's Life

Shaan was born and grew up in Thalassery, a town in Kannur district. He now lives with his family in Kakkanad, Kochi. Shaan's father worked for a company called Union Cement Company (UCC), and his mother is a homemaker. He has a younger sister named Sherry and a brother named Shaheer. Sherry is a doctor, and Shaheer studies Visual Effects. Shaan married Zaira on October 11, 2009. They have a son named Rayaan.

Shaan Rahman Music School

In 2023, Shaan Rahman started his own music school called the Shaan Rahman Music Conservatory. It is located in Kochi, Kerala. This school helps train and support new musical talent. The conservatory offers different music programs. These include courses in Hindustani vocal, Carnatic vocal, Western vocal, Guitar, and Piano.

Music Albums by Shaan

Shaan Rahman has released several music albums:

  • Desi Noise Revolution (2006)
  • Malayalee (2007)
  • Coffee at MG Road (2008)

Shaan Rahman on TV

Shaan Rahman has also been a judge on various TV music shows:

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

Shaan Rahman's Music Work

Shaan Rahman has composed music for many films. He has also sung songs for himself and other music directors.

As a Music Composer

Here are some of the films Shaan Rahman has composed music for:

Year Title Director Language Notes
2009 Ee Pattanathil Bhootham Johny Antony Malayalam His first film as a composer
2010 Malarvaadi Arts Club Vineeth Sreenivasan Malayalam
2011 The Metro Bipin Prabhakar Malayalam
2012 Thattathin Marayathu Vineeth Sreenivasan Malayalam Won Best Music Director SIIMA 2013
2013 Nam Duniya Nam Style Preetham Gubbi Kannada His first Kannada film
Kutteem Kolum Guinness Pakru Malayalam
Hotel California Aji John Malayalam
Thira Vineeth Sreenivasan Malayalam
2014 Om Shanti Oshana Jude Anthany Joseph Malayalam
Praise The Lord Shibu Gangadharan Malayalam
Saheba Subramanyam Sasikiran Narayana Telugu His first Telugu film.

A remake of Thattathin Marayathu

Ormayundo Ee Mukham Anwar Sadiq Malayalam
2015 Aadu Oru Bheegara Jeevi Aanu Midhun Manuel Thomas Malayalam
Mili Rajesh Pillai Malayalam Composed the song "Manpaatha"
Oru Vadakkan Selfie G. Prajith Malayalam
Adi Kapyare Kootamani John Varghese Malayalam
2016 Vettah Rajesh Pillai Malayalam
Jacobinte Swargarajyam Vineeth Sreenivasan Malayalam
Meendum Oru Kadhal Kadhai Mithran Jawahar Tamil Only the background music.
A remake of Thattathin Marayathu
Ann Maria Kalippilaanu Midhun Manuel Thomas Malayalam
Kochavva Paulo Ayyappa Coelho Sidhartha Siva Malayalam
Oru Muthassi Gadha Jude Anthany Joseph Malayalam
Gemini P. K. Baaburaaj Malayalam
2017 Take Off Mahesh Narayanan Malayalam With Gopi Sundar
Godha Basil Joseph Malayalam
Puthan Panam Ranjith Malayalam
Meda Meeda Abbayi G. Prajith Telugu A remake of Oru Vadakkan Selfie
Velipadinte Pusthakam Lal Jose Malayalam
Goodalochana Thomas K Sebastian Malayalam Composed the song "Ee Angaadi Kavalayil"
Prematho Mee Karthik Rishi Raj Telugu
Aana Alaralodalaral Dileep Menon Malayalam
Aadu 2 Midhun Manuel Thomas Malayalam
2018 Rachayitha Vidya Sagar Raju Telugu
My Story Roshni Dinaker Malayalam
Chanakya Thanthram Kannan Thamarakkulam Malayalam
Aravindante Athidhikal M. Mohanan Malayalam
Johny Johny Yes Appa G. Marthandan Malayalam
Njan Prakashan Sathyan Anthikad Malayalam
2019 Allu Ramendran Bilahari Malayalam
9 Jenuse Mohamed Malayalam Only songs. Background music by Sekhar Menon.
Oru Adaar Love Omar Lulu Malayalam
Janamaithri John Manthrickal Malayalam
Sathyam Paranja Viswasikkuvo G. Prajith Malayalam
Sachin Santhosh Nair Malayalam
Love Action Drama Dhyan Sreenivasan Malayalam
Pranaya Meenukalude Kadal Kamal Malayalam
Jack & Daniel S. L. Puram Jayasurya Malayalam
Helen Mathukkutty Malayalam
2021 Sara's Jude Anthany Joseph Malayalam Amazon Prime movie
Minnal Murali Basil Joseph Malayalam 4 songs only. Background music by Sushin Shyam
Kunjeldho Mathukkutty Malayalam
Oru Thathvika Avalokanam Akhil Marar Malayalam Only background music. Songs by a new composer.
2022 Ullasam Jeevan Jojo Malayalam
King Fish Anoop Menon Malayalam Only background music
John Luther Abijith Joseph Malayalam
Prakashan Parakkatte Shahad Nilambur Malayalam
Roop Nagar Ke Cheetey Vihan Suryavanshi Marathi His first Marathi film
Varalaru Mukkiyam Santhosh Rajan Tamil
Aanandam Paramanandam Shafi Malayalam
Shefeekkinte Santhosham Anup Pandalam Malayalam
2023 Ennalum Ente Aliya Bash Mohammed Malayalam With William Francis
Oh My Darling Alfred D Samuel Malayalam
Pranaya Vilasam Nikhil Muraly Malayalam
Neymar Sudhi Maddison Malayalam
Kolla Suraj Varma Malayalam
King of Kotha Abhilash Joshy Malayalam Only songs.
Background music by Jakes Bejoy who also composed other songs.
Bullet Diaries Santhosh Mandoor Malayalam
Kannagi Yashwanth Kishore Tamil
2024 Panchavalsara Padhathi PG Premlal Malayalam
Cup Sanju V Samuel
Paathira Kurbana Not yet released Vinay Jose Malayalam Pre-production
Kapp Not yet released Sanju V Samuel Malayalam Post-production
Written & Directed by God Not yet released Febi George Stonefield Malayalam Pre-production
Bha. Bha. Ba. Not yet released Dhananjay Shankar Malayalam Filming
Pattapakal Not yet released Saajir Sadaf Malayalam Announced

As a Playback Singer

Shaan Rahman is also a talented singer. He has sung songs that he composed himself. He has also sung for other music directors like Deepak Dev in films such as Urumi and Teja Bhai & Family.

Here is a list of some songs he has sung:

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 Sung with Jassie Gift and Bijibal
Padmasree Bharat Dr. Saroj Kumar "Iniyoru Chalanam" Deepak Dev Sung with Vineeth Sreenivasan
2013 Philips and the Monkey Pen "It's Just Another Day" Rahul Subrahmanian
2015 Aadu "Kodikayarana Pooramaayi" Himself Sung with Anwar Sadath
2017 Aadu 2 "Aadeda Aattam Nee"
2019 Love Action Drama "Ponvilakkaayi"
"Varavaayi"
2022 Varalaru Mukkiyam "Mallu Girl" Tamil Sung with Athira A. Nair; lyrics by Madhan Karky

Awards Shaan Rahman Has Won

Shaan Rahman has received several awards for his music:

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

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