A video of Shaan discussing modern singers on the show Chill Sesh with Sapan Verma has gone viral on social media. In the video, Shaan, known for his hit songs since the 1990s, seems to criticize the current trend of minimalistic singing styles, which some believe might be a jab at artists like Prateek Kuhad and Anuv Jain.
What Did Shaan Say?
In the clip, Shaan mentions, “Nowadays, people prefer simple, personal, minimalist songs.” He mimics holding a guitar and humming, adding, “Everyone’s tone is such that they shouldn’t show too much interest in a song, or people might lose interest.” He goes on to express that he sings with full effort and checks his song’s popularity, noting that it’s achieved around 2 billion views. Shaan reflects on how the standards have changed, saying that if he sang the way many current artists do, he would have been rejected in the past.
Reactions Online
His comments have led to speculation about which modern singers he might be referring to. Some social media users think he could be criticizing Anuv Jain, Prateek Kuhad, or other artists like Ritviz and lifaafa. There are mixed reactions, with some agreeing that today’s singing style can seem less polished compared to the past.
About Shaan
Shaan, whose real name is Shantanu Mukherjee, is a well-known playback singer with a career spanning decades. He has sung in various languages and is famous for hits in Bollywood films like Dil Chahta Hai, Kal Ho Naa Ho, Fanaa, Taare Zameen Par, and 3 Idiots.