Shantanu Maheshwari – Full Biography
Basic Information
- Full Name: Shantanu Maheshwari
- Nickname: Shannu
- Profession: Actor, Dancer, Choreographer, Host
- Date of Birth: 7 March 1991
- Age (as of 2025): 34 years
- Birthplace: Kolkata, West Bengal, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces
- Religion: Hinduism
Career Overview
Shantanu Maheshwari first gained fame with his breakthrough role as Swayam Shekhawat in the popular TV show Dil Dosti Dance (D3) on Channel V, where his acting and dancing skills made him a youth icon.
He later appeared in several reality shows and web series, becoming one of the most versatile performers on Indian television.
Notable TV Shows
- Dil Dosti Dance (2011–2015) – as Swayam Shekhawat
- Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya – episodic appearance
- MTV Girls on Top – as Sahir Bhasin
- Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 9 – Contestant
- Khatron Ke Khiladi 8 – Winner (2017)
Films
- Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022) – as Afsaan (opposite Alia Bhatt)
- Campus Beats (2023–2024) – web series on Amazon miniTV
Web Series / Digital
- Medically Yours (ALTBalaji)
- Tooth Pari: When Love Bites (Netflix, 2023)
Dancing Career
Shantanu is a trained dancer and a member of the dance crew Desi Hoppers, which won the World of Dance Championship (2015) in Los Angeles.
He has also represented India internationally on dance platforms and served as a judge on shows like India’s Best Dancer.
Awards & Achievements
- Winner of Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 8
- World of Dance Championship 2015 – Winner with Desi Hoppers
- Multiple Indian Television Awards for D3
- Best Debut Male nomination for Gangubai Kathiawadi
Personal Life
- Hometown: Kolkata, West Bengal
- Education: St. Joseph’s College, Kolkata; H.R. College of Commerce & Economics, Mumbai
- Relationship Status: Not officially confirmed (rumored link-ups with co-star Vrushika Mehta in the past)
- Hobbies: Dancing, Traveling, Music, Reading
Social Media
- Instagram: @shantanu.maheshwari
- Followers: 2.5M+ (as of 2025)
