Singer Shaan's son Maahi admits there is pressure in carrying the legacy: 'Dad always says, 'Focus on your own identity''
Playback singer Shaan’s son Maahi is in the spotlight with his new song Jaan Se Zyada. Maahi spoke candidly about the emotional pressure of coming from a musical family and how he is forging his own path with pride and his unique perspective.
A family affair: Jaan Se ZyadaMaahi’s music video is a heartfelt ballad featuring both his parents, Shaan and Radhika Mukherjee. The song, penned by Rashmi Virag, blends nostalgia with romance, and Maahi’s soulful vocals are already winning hearts.
In an interview with News18, Maahi said, “This was a song I had been eagerly waiting to bring to the audience. Getting to work with my parents made it even more meaningful and closer to my heart.”
On legacy and expectationsBeing the son of one of India’s most celebrated singers comes with its own set of expectations. Maahi admitted, “Naturally, there is a little bit of pressure, but I think a little bit of pressure is necessary as well to push me that extra bit.” He emphasised that the pressure was never imposed by his parents. “My dad always says, ‘Focus on your own identity; I’ll be here to help you along the way.’ So, in that sense, I would say the pressure is a lot less,” he said.
The privilege of a musical upbringingMaahi acknowledged the unique advantage of growing up in a home filled with music, expressing, “Leaving aside all the commercial and networking aspects, just from the singing perspective—how easy it is for me. If I’m in a studio and unable to hit a certain note, he [Shaan] is just one call away.” He added that the biggest gift is having direct access to a mentor who has “done this an incredible number of times.”
A family affair: Jaan Se ZyadaMaahi’s music video is a heartfelt ballad featuring both his parents, Shaan and Radhika Mukherjee. The song, penned by Rashmi Virag, blends nostalgia with romance, and Maahi’s soulful vocals are already winning hearts.
In an interview with News18, Maahi said, “This was a song I had been eagerly waiting to bring to the audience. Getting to work with my parents made it even more meaningful and closer to my heart.”
On legacy and expectationsBeing the son of one of India’s most celebrated singers comes with its own set of expectations. Maahi admitted, “Naturally, there is a little bit of pressure, but I think a little bit of pressure is necessary as well to push me that extra bit.” He emphasised that the pressure was never imposed by his parents. “My dad always says, ‘Focus on your own identity; I’ll be here to help you along the way.’ So, in that sense, I would say the pressure is a lot less,” he said.
The privilege of a musical upbringingMaahi acknowledged the unique advantage of growing up in a home filled with music, expressing, “Leaving aside all the commercial and networking aspects, just from the singing perspective—how easy it is for me. If I’m in a studio and unable to hit a certain note, he [Shaan] is just one call away.” He added that the biggest gift is having direct access to a mentor who has “done this an incredible number of times.”
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