Shantanu Moitra is an Indian score composer, musician and pianist who has composed songs for the Hindi film industry, and is most known for his scores in the films Parineeta, Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi, Lage Raho Munnabhai and 3 Idiots, and private albums, Mann ke Manjeere and Ab ke Saawan sung by Shubha Mudgal.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
| Name: | Shantanu Moitra |
| Profession: | Singer, score composer |
| Age (As of 2023) | 55 Years of 2023 |
| Wife: | Sarada Moitra |
| Nationality: | Indian |
PERSONAL INFORMATION
| Name | Shantanu Moitra |
| Birth Name | N/A |
| Nick Name | Shantanu |
| Height | 5 Feet 5 Inch |
| Body Measurement | Chest: 33″ Waist: 30″ Biceps: 12″ |
| Weight | 54 Kg |
| Eye Color | Hazel Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Date of Birth | 22 January 1968 |
| Age (As of 2023) | 55 Years of 2023 |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Present Address | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Hometown | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Signature | Not Available |
EDUCATION
| School | Springdales School, Pusa Road |
| College | Deshbandhu College, Kalkaji, Delhi University |
| Educational Status | Degree in Economics |
FAVORITE
| Food | Rice, Chicken, Doi, |
| Actor/Actress | Actors: Amitabh Bachchan Actresses: – |
| Musicians | – |
| Singers | – |
| Song Writer | – |
| Song | – |
| Book | – |
| Hobbies | Listening Son, Reading, Traveling |
| Films | Bollywood: – Hollywood: – |
| Colour | Black, White |
| Holiday Destinations | – |
| Likes | Cricket |
FAMILY
Father
Name Unknown
Mother
Name Unknown
Brother
N/A
Sister
N/A
Wife
Sarada Moitra
Child
Son:-Shubham Moitra
Daughter:-N/A
RELATIONSHIPS
| Affairs | Unknown |
CAREER
| Debut | Singing: Pyaar Ki Dhun (2002) Playback: 3 Idiots- [“Behti Hawa Sa Tha Woh”] |
| Career beginnings | He was the leader and singer of a band, and in 1982, the band hosted the school’s first rock show. |
| Singing Journey | He was the leader and singer of a band, and in 1982, the band hosted the school’s first rock show. |
| Career Turning Point | Moitra moved to Mumbai in 2002, when he started working for Sudhir Mishra’s Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi, his first signed film. |
| Musical style | PoP, Hip Hop, Rock, Folk, Classical, Jazz, Rhythm, and R&B |
| Instruments | Piano, guitar, bass, leads, keyboard, vocals |
| Awards | Awards, Honours, Achievements: 2005: Filmfare RD Burman Award for New Music Talent 2006: Filmfare Awards 2013: National Film Awards, Mirchi Music Awards |
| Honours | * He was also a judge for two seasons of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Bangla(Zee Bangla), a regional spinoff of the show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa. * Judge Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Zee Bangla (2022) |
CAREER STATISTICS
Singing Roles
| YEAR | FILM | ROLES/LANGUAGE |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Pyaar Ki Dhun, Leela | Singer |
| 2005 | Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi, Parineeta, Yahaan, 7½ Phere, Kal: Yesterday and Tomorrow | Singer |
| 2006 | Lage Raho Munna Bhai | Singer |
| 2007 | Khoya Khoya Chand, Eklavya: The Royal Guard, Laaga Chunari Mein Daag | Singer |
| 2008 | Welcome to Sajjanpur | – |
| 2009 | Antaheen, Phir Kabhi, 3 Idiots | – |
| 2010 | Well Done Abba, Raajneeti | One song, “Ishq Barse” |
| 2012 | Coke Studio 2, Chakravyuh, Krishna Aur Kans, Shoebite, Paanch Adhyay, Aparajita Tumi | Season 2 Episode 7 |
| 2013 | Inkaar, Madras Cafe, A Little Lost, Afterglow, Naa Bangaaru Talli | – |
| 2014 | Buno Haansh, Bobby Jasoos, PK | – |
| 2016 | Wazir, Pink, Gulzar in conversation with Tagore | Hindi music album |
| 2018 | October | – |
| 2020 | Gulabo Sitabo | One song, “Kanjoos” |
| 2021 | Kaadan, Sardar Udham | Trilingual film (Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu)Trilingual film (Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu) |
| 2022 | Sherdil, Lost | All Songs |
As a playback singer
| Year | Film | Song | Composer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 3 Idiots | “Behti Hawa Sa Tha Woh” | Shantanu Moitra |
| 2013 | Inkaar | “Maula Tu Malik Hai” | Shantanu Moitra |
INCOME
| Salary | Rs. 10 lakhs/film (Approx) |
| Total Income | $5 million (Approx) |