“I Was the Weakest Link to Music in My Family”: Shaan Makes a Candid Revelation on Komal Nahta’s Game Changers: The Music Series

Komal Nahta, one of India’s most respected trade analysts, is back with a fresh season of his podcast Game Changers: The Music Series. This edition shines a spotlight on celebrated singers, composers, and music maestros as they share their creative journeys, inspirations, and the untold stories behind the music that has shaped generations. The latest episode featured Shaan.

Known for his soulful voice, incredible versatility, and timeless hits that defined an era of Indian music, Shaan remains one of the country’s most cherished playback singers. In this candid chat, he delves deep into his early years, revealing an unexpected perspective on his musical legacy. “I was the weakest link to music in my family,” revealed Shaan. Elaborating on his journey, he shared, “My father was a composer and a very good singer. My grandfather, mother and sister were also good singers, so I honestly felt I was the weakest link when it came to music in my family. Growing up, I had the rebel in me. I wanted to do journalism and advertising, so my mind was diverted towards those interests. Singing came naturally to me; I didn’t train for it. People feel it’s genetic, but I feel it’s conditioning. I used to get opportunities, living in Mumbai and having singer-parents, but I rejected them. Then, I finally gave in. My mom was a chorus singer, and my father had a lot of colleagues in the music industry. They got to know that we could sing, and that’s how we got the opportunity to sing in jingles at a very young age.”

With Game Changers Season: The Music Series, Komal Nahta is redefining the landscape of Indian cinema conversations. Tune in to the YouTube channel for Game Changer: The Music Series!