Shaan Rahman

Shaan Rahman (born 30 December 1979) 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 (2010). Later on, Shaan has frequently collaborated with Vineeth in his films.

He has gained popularity with films such as Thattathin Marayathu (2012), Ormayundo Ee Mukham (2014), Aadu (2015),Oru Vadakkan Selfie (2015), Adi Kapyare Kootamani (2015), Vettah (2016), Jacobinte Swargarajyam (2016), Annmariya Kalippilaanu (2016), and the song Jimikki Kammal from the film Velipadinte Pusthakam (2017) gained nationwide acceptance with so many alternative versions of it being released online.

Shaan's third film as a music director was Thattathin Marayathu (2012), 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.

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 (UCC) while his mother remains a housewife. He has a younger sister Sherry and a brother Shaheer.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 (2006) Malayalee (2007) Coffee at MG Road (2008)

Television

Filmography Year Title Role Language Notes 2024 Varshangalkku Shesham Kamaraj Malayalam 2026 Athiradi Himself

Discography

As composer Year Title Director Language Notes 2009 Ee Pattanathil Bhootham Johny Antony Malayalam Debut film 2010 Malarvaadi Arts Club Vineeth Sreenivasan 2011 The Metro Bipin Prabhakar 2012 Thattathin Marayathu Vineeth Sreenivasan Best Music Director SIIMA 2013 2013 Nam Duniya Nam Style Preetham Gubbi Kannada Kannada debutKutteem Kolum Guinness Pakru Malayalam Hotel California Aji John Thira Vineeth Sreenivasan 2014 Om Shanti Oshana Jude Anthany Joseph Praise The Lord Shibu Gangadharan Saheba Subramanyam Sasikiran Narayana Telugu Debut Telugu film. Remake of Thattathin Marayathu Ormayundo Ee Mukham Anwar Sadiq Malayalam 2015 Aadu Oru Bheegara Jeevi Aanu Midhun Manuel Thomas Mili Rajesh Pillai Single "Manpaatha" Oru Vadakkan Selfie G. Prajith Adi Kapyare Kootamani John Varghese 2016 Vettah Rajesh Pillai Jacobinte Swargarajyam Vineeth Sreenivasan Meendum Oru Kadhal Kadhai Mithran JawaharTamilOnly score.Remake of Thattathin Marayathu Ann Maria Kalippilaanu Midhun Manuel Thomas Malayalam Kochavva Paulo Ayyappa Coelho Sidhartha Siva Oru Muthassi Gadha Jude Anthany Joseph Gemini P. K. Baaburaaj 2017 Take Off Mahesh Narayanan Along with Gopi Sundar Godha Basil Joseph Puthan Panam Ranjith Meda Meeda Abbayi G. Prajith Telugu Remake of Oru Vadakkan Selfie Velipadinte Pusthakam Lal Jose Malayalam Goodalochana Thomas K Sebastian Single "Ee Angaadi Kavalayil" Prematho Mee Karthik Rishi Raj Aana Alaralodalaral Dileep Menon Aadu 2 Midhun Manuel Thomas 2018 Rachayitha Vidya Sagar Raju My Story Roshni Dinaker Chanakya Thanthram Kannan Thamarakkulam Aravindante Athidhikal M. Mohanan Johny Johny Yes Appa G. Marthandan Njan Prakashan Sathyan Anthikad 2019 Allu Ramendran Bilahari 9 Jenuse Mohamed Only songs. Score composed by Sekhar Menon. Oru Adaar Love Omar Lulu Janamaithri John Manthrickal Sathyam Paranja Viswasikkuvo G. Prajith Sachin Santhosh Nair Love Action Drama Dhyan Sreenivasan Pranaya Meenukalude Kadal Kamal Jack & Daniel S. L. Puram Jayasurya Helen Mathukkutty 2021 Sara's Jude Anthany Joseph Amazon Prime movie Minnal Murali Basil Joseph 4 songs only. Score composed by Sushin Shyam Kunjeldho Mathukkutty Oru Thathvika Avalokanam Akhil Marar Only score. Songs by a newcomer.2022Ullasam Jeevan Jojo King Fish Anoop Menon Only score John Luther Abijith Joseph Prakashan ParakkatteShahad Nilambur Roop Nagar Ke Cheetey Vihan Suryavanshi Marathi Marathi debut Varalaru Mukkiyam Santhosh Rajan Tamil Aanandam ParamanandamShafiMalayalamShefeekkinte SanthoshamAnup Pandalam 2023 Ennalum Ente Aliya Bash Mohammed Along with William Francis Oh My Darling Alfred D Samuel Pranaya Vilasam Nikhil Muraly Neymar Sudhi Maddison Kolla Suraj Varma King of Kotha Abhilash Joshy Songs only.Score composed by Jakes Bejoy who also composes other songs. Bullet Diaries Santhosh Mandoor Kannagi Yashwanth Kishore Tamil 2024 Panchavalsara Padhathi PG Premlal Malayalam Cup Sanju V Samuel 2025 Written & Directed by God Febi George Stonefield Paathira Kurbana Vinay Jose Kapp Sanju V. Samuel Karam Vineeth Sreenivasan Bha Bha Ba Dhananjay Shankar Pattapakal Saajir Sadaf 2026 Aadu 3 Midhun Manuel Thomas

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

Year Film Songs Music director Language Notes 2011 Urumi "Vadakku Vadakku -Friendship Remix" Deepak Dev Malayalam Duet with Guru KiranTeja Bhai & Family "Pranaya Nilaa, Pranaya Nilaa (Remix)" 2012 Idiots "Chick Chick" Nandhu Kartha Co-sung with Jassie Gift and BijibalPadmasree Bharat Dr. Saroj Kumar "Iniyoru Chalanam" Deepak Dev Co-sung with Vineeth Sreenivasan 2013 Philips and the Monkey Pen "It's Just Another Day" Rahul Subrahmanian 2015 Aadu "Kodikayarana Pooramaayi"Himself Co-sung with Anwar Sadath2017 Aadu 2 "Aadeda Aattam Nee" 2019 Love Action Drama "Ponvilakkaayi" "Varavaayi" 2022 Varalaru Mukkiyam "Mallu Girl" Tamil Co-sung with Athira A. Nair; lyrics by Madhan Karky

Awards Year Award Song/Film Notes2012 SIIMA for Best Music Director Thattathin Marayathu 2015 SIIMA for Most Streamed Song of the Year "Kattu Mooliyo" from Ohm Shanthi Oshaana 2017 SIIMA for Best Music Director Velipadinte Pusthakam