Updated On: 20 June, 2024 07:49 PM IST | Mumbai | Oshin Fernandes
This World Music Day, Maahi speaks exclusively to mid-day.com about taking Shaan’s legacy forward, comparisons, pressure to sustain in showbiz, and more.

Shaan
Bollywood’s iconic singer Shaan’s son Maahi is all grown up! And while he shares an uncanny resemblance with his father, this 19-year-old is not your ordinary star kid. He comes bearing an equally melodious voice that has the power to mesmerise. With two of his tracks ‘Sorry’ and ‘Jaadugari’ already finding a spot in everyone’s hearts, a performance at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, and a passion for music like no other, Maahi may seem to have it all, but what sets him apart is the fact that he acknowledges his privilege. This World Music Day, Maahi speaks exclusively to mid-day.com about taking Shaan’s legacy forward, comparisons, pressure to sustain in showbiz, and more.
Maahi realised at the tender of 9 that he wanted to be a singer, however, it was only when he became a teenager, that he understood the gravitas of the craft. On growing up in a melodious household, he shares, “A son takes a lot of inspiration from his father. He was never like, `Mere ghar mein sirf mera gaana chalega’. He (Shaan) would get embarrassed when we played his songs at parties. I`ve sung with him on stage. But otherwise, I was just learning from him. The entire point is to not be an accessory to him. You’re not supposed to just be a sidekick. I still have good memories of Dad and me on stage.”