Biography & Overview
Shantanu Maheshwari is an Indian actor, dancer, and choreographer born into a Marwari family in Kolkata. | He completed early education at The Park English School and St. Joseph's College, Kolkata. | He graduated from H.R. College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai. | Religion: Hinduism. | Food Habit: Vegetarian. | Zodiac Sign: Pisces. | Shantanu Maheshwari is an Indian actor, dancer, choreographer, and host born into a Marwari family in Kolkata. | He completed his early education at The Park English School and St. Joseph's College, Kolkata.
Personal Information
- Full Name
- Shantanu Maheshwari
- Birthplace
- Kolkata, West Bengal, India
- Date of Birth
- July 3, 1991
- Religion
- Hinduism
- Hobbies
- Dancing, Playing Cricket, Badminton, and Tennis
Physical Statistics
- Height
- 170 cm
- Weight
- 60 kg
- Eye Color
- Black
- Hair Color
- Black
Education & Qualifications
Schools
St. Joseph’s College, Kolkata
Colleges / Universities
H.R. College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai
Family & Relationships
- Father
- Name
- Mother
- Name
- Sibling
- 1 (Name , elder) 1 (Name, elder)
Career Milestones & Awards
2011 — TV: Dil Dosti Dance (2011)
Awards & Honors
IIFA Award - Star Debut of the Year (Male) for Gangubai Kathiawadi Winner of Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 8 (2017) Second Runner-up in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 9 (2016) World of Dance Championship winner with Desi Hoppers (2015)
IIFA Award - Star Debut of the Year (Male) for Gangubai Kathiawadi Winner of Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 8 (2017) Second Runner-up in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 9 (2016) World of Dance Championship winner with Desi Hoppers (2015)
Lesser-Known Facts & Trivia
- 11. Shantanu Maheshwari does not smoke. | 2. He was born in Kolkata into a middle-class family. | 3. Shantanu began dancing at age 8, supported by his mother who recognized his talent. | 4. In his childhood, he excelled in sports, particularly Badminton. | 5. At 8, he participated in dance reality shows like Kya Masti Kya Dhoom and India’s Got Talent season 1. | 6. Despite initial hesitation, Shantanu's passion for dance led him to pursue it as a career. | 7. He aspired to be a Chartered Accountant when he was young. | 8. Shantanu was part of his college's Street Soul Dance Crew (SSDC). | 9. Specializing in Popping and Waving dance styles, he is proficient in various forms of dance. | 10. He gained fame for his role in Dil Dosti Dance on Channel V. | 11. His dance inspirations include Govinda, Javed Jaffery, and Prabhu Deva. | 12. Shantanu is an avid tennis fan, especially of Roger Federer. | 13. He was the second runner-up in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 9 in 2016. | 14. Shantanu won Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 8 in 2017. | 15. He has appeared in episodic roles in various TV series and music videos. | 16. Shantanu has featured in commercials for HP Inc., Netflix, and more. | 17. He played lead roles in web series like XXX and Medically Yourrs. | 18. In 2019, Shantanu participated in Nach Baliye with his girlfriend, Nityaami Shirke. | 19. He shares a strong bond with his D3 co-star, Vrushika Mehta. | 20. In real life, Shantanu describes himself as shy and introverted. | 21. He credits his mother as his biggest influence. | 22. Shantanu admitted to being a mischievous and demanding child in an interview. | 23. He is a member of the dance group Desi Hoppers, known for winning World of Dance in 2015. | 24. In 2016, Shantanu and his crew performed on America's Got Talent Season 11. | 25. His team represented India at an international dance championship in Malaysia, finishing third. | 26. He moved to Mumbai to pursue acting after graduating from college.
