Bollywood’s legendary singer Shaan celebrates his birthday on September 30. Born as Shantanu Mukherji, he is one of India’s beloved playback singers. With a career of over two decades, Shaan has lent his soulful vocals to a wide range of Bollywood hits, from romantic ballads to energetic dance tracks like "Chand Sifarish" from Fanaa, the soulful "Tanha Dil" from his solo album, the heartfelt "Jab Se Tere Naina" from Saawariya, the peppy "Kuch Toh Hua Hai" from Kal Ho Naa Ho, and the melodious "Behti Hawa Sa Tha Woh" from 3 Idiots. On this special day, his younger son and singer Maahi reveals what makes the singer a cool dad. 

Shaan would get embarrassed when his songs were played at parties

Maahi realised at the tender of 9 that he wanted to be a singer, however, it was only when he became a teenager, that he understood the gravitas of the craft. Growing up in a melodious household, he shares, “A son takes a lot of inspiration from his father. He was never like, `Mere ghar mein sirf mera gaana chalega’. He (Shaan) would get embarrassed when we played his songs at parties. I`ve sung with him on stage. But otherwise, I was just learning from him. The entire point is to not be an accessory to him. You’re not supposed to just be a sidekick. I still have good memories of Dad and me on stage.”