Birthday Special: Making a name and maintaining a foothold in the film world is not within everyone’s reach. Today we are telling you about that popular singer who, after facing a lot of struggle, managed to make his mark in the world of singing. Despite belonging to a singing background, his path was not easy. This singer is now about to turn 52 years old.
We are talking about singer Shaan Mukherjee, who proved his voice in the 2000s, who is going to celebrate his birthday on 30th September. Born in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh, Shaan’s real name is Shantanu Mukherjee, who belongs to a Bengali family. The actor earned a lot of fame and wealth on the basis of his voice, but there was a time when he spent his days in poverty and also did small jobs to run the house.
days spent in a small rented room
Shaan belonged to a musical background. His father Manas Mukherjee was a music director, due to which it was easy for Shaan to get his first opportunity to sing. Shaan himself had revealed this in an interview given to Aaj Tak. Shaan’s father said goodbye to the world at a very young age and after this the singer’s days of struggle began. Shaan had told in the interview that after his father’s death, he spent his days in a small rented room with his mother and sister.
Be a sales boy, sell cable points
Shaan also did many small jobs to run his household. In an old interview with Pinkvilla, Shaan had told that he had also worked as a salesman. He had said- I worked in a boutique. Actually, one of my friends who has come here, both of us used to be sales boys at that place. I’ve taught tuition, I’ve sold cable points, I’ve even written books on computers that I know nothing about.
This is Shaan’s net worth
Shaan, who once did small jobs for a few pennies, is today the owner of wealth worth crores. He neither has any shortage of name nor any problem of money. Shaan started his singing career in Bollywood with the song ‘Musu Musu Haasi Deu’ from the 1999 film ‘Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi’ and then lent his voice to many songs. Today the singer has his own luxurious bungalow worth crores and he owns many luxurious cars. According to Republic report, Shaan’s net worth is Rs 157 crore.
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