Shaan Rahman


Shaan Rahman 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. Later on, Shaan has frequently collaborated with Vineeth in his films.
He has gained popularity with films such as Thattathin Marayathu, Ormayundo Ee Mukham, Aadu,''Oru Vadakkan Selfie, Adi Kapyare Kootamani, Vettah, Jacobinte Swargarajyam, Annmariya Kalippilaanu, and the song Jimikki Kammal from the film Velipadinte Pusthakam gained nationwide acceptance with so many alternative versions of it being released online.
Shaan's third film as a music director was
Thattathin Marayathu, directed by Vineeth Sreenivasan. Its music was positively received by the public and composer M. Jayachandran went on to state that "Muthuchippi Poloru" was his favourite song of the year. In 2014, he made his Telugu debut with Saheba Subramanyam which is the remake of Thattathin Marayathu''.

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 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.

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.

Albums

Desi Noise Revolution Malayalee
  • ''Coffee at MG Road''

Discography

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.
Selected list
YearFilmSongsMusic directorLanguageNotes
2011Urumi"Vadakku Vadakku -Friendship Remix"Deepak DevMalayalamDuet with Guru Kiran
2011Teja Bhai & Family"Pranaya Nilaa, Pranaya Nilaa "Deepak DevMalayalam
2012Idiots"Chick Chick"Nandhu KarthaMalayalamCo-sung with Jassie Gift and Bijibal
2012Padmasree Bharat Dr. Saroj Kumar"Iniyoru Chalanam"Deepak DevMalayalamCo-sung with Vineeth Sreenivasan
2013Philips and the Monkey Pen"It's Just Another Day"Rahul SubrahmanianMalayalam
2015Aadu"Kodikayarana Pooramaayi"HimselfMalayalamCo-sung with Anwar Sadath
2017Aadu 2"Aadeda Aattam Nee"HimselfMalayalam
2019Love Action Drama"Ponvilakkaayi"HimselfMalayalam
2019Love Action Drama"Varavaayi"HimselfMalayalam
2022Varalaru Mukkiyam"Mallu Girl"HimselfTamilCo-sung with Athira A. Nair; lyrics by Madhan Karky