Shantanu Maheshwari is an Indian actor, choreographer, host, and dancer in the Hindi Entertainment industry. He was born on 7th March 1991 in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. He also got recognised for his role as Swayam Shekhawat in the television show Dil Dosti Dance (2011). Apart from that, Shantanu joined the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 9 (2016) and placed in the 2nd runner-up position. He also participated in another reality show, Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 8 (2017), and won it. Recently, the actor has been seen in the web series Campus Beats Returns (2026).
Personal Details
| Real Name | Shantanu Maheshwari |
| Name in Hindi | शांतनु माहेश्वरी |
| Profession (s) | Actor, Dancer, Choreographer, Host |
| Years Active | 2001 – Present |
| Date of Birth | 7th March, 1991 |
| Birthplace | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Age | 35 Years (As of 2026) |
| Hometown | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Current Address | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Hobbies | Dancing, Playing Cricket, Tennis, and Badminton |
Educational Qualification
| Qualification | Not Known |
| School | The Park English School, Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| High School | The Park English School, Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| College | St. Joseph’s College, Kolkata, West Bengal, India H.R. College of Commerce and Economics |
| Extra Qualification | Not Known |
Family Details
| Father’s Name | Not Known |
| Mother’s Name | Not Known |
| Sibling (s) | 1 Brother |
Wife/Girlfriend/Marital Status
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Girlfriend/Wife Name | Nityaami Shirke |
| Marriage Date | |
| Kids |
Physical Appearance & More
| Height (feet) | 5 Feet 7 Inches |
| Weight (Kilograms)((Approx) | 60kg |
| Body Measurements (approx.) | Chest: 38 Inches Waist: 30 Inches Biceps: 13 Inches |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Black |
Career
Shantanu began his career in the reality show Kya Masti Kya Dhoom in 2001. After that, he appeared in several reality shows, films, TV shows, music videos, and web series, including:
Reality Shows
Shantanu is a very good dancer and choreographer and specializes in Liquid Waving and Popping. He participated in the Dance reality show Dance Bangla Dance in 2008. In 2016, he took part in the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 9 and finished in 2nd runner-up. In the next year, he participated and won Colors TV’s reality show Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 8. After that, Shantanu performed in the cross-national reality show Asian Battleground – Malaysia (2017) and got 4th place. Later, he joined a number of reality shows like Boogie Woogie (2002), Box Cricket League 1 (2014), Box Cricket League 2 (2016), World of Dance 2 (2018), and Nach Baliye 9 (2019).
Shantanu worked as a host in a few reality shows such as MTV Love on the Run (2017), DID Li’l Masters 4 (2018), India’s Best Dramebaaz (2018), etc.
Shantanu appeared as a guest in a few reality shows like Nach Baliye 5 (2013), Bindass Naach (2015), Day Day Up (2016), America’s Got Talent 11 (2016), Bigg Boss 10 (2016), World of Dance (2017), Iconic India (2018), Yeh Teri Galiyan (2019), Kitchen Champion 5 (2019), Khatra Khatra Khatra (2019), MTV Ace Of Space 2 (2019), and Jabong Hoop Wars (2019).
TV Shows
Shantanu made his acting debut with the TV show Dil Dosti Dance in 2011. After that, he acted in the television show Yeh Hai Aashiqui (2014). Later, he worked in a few television shows such as Twistwala Love (2015), Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya (2015), Girls on Top (2016), MTV Big F 2 (2017), etc.
| TV Serials & Reality Shows | |
| Debut | Kya Masti Kya Dhoom (2001) Reality Show Dil Dosti Dance (2011) (Acting Debut) |
| Best TV Serials & Reality Shows | Dil Dosti Dance (2011) Yeh Hai Aashiqui (2014) Twistwala Love (2015) Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya (2015) Girls on Top (2016) MTV Big F 2 (2017) |
| Latest TV Show | |
| Reality Show | Boogie Woogie (2002) Dance Bangla Dance (2008) Box Cricket League 1 (2014) Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 9 (2016) Box Cricket League 2 (2016) Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 8 (2017) Asian Battleground – Malaysia (2017) MTV Love on the Run (2017) DID Li’l Masters 4 (2018) India’s Best Dramebaaz (2018) World of Dance 2 (2018) Nach Baliye 9 (2019). |
| Upcoming TV serials & Reality Shows | Not Known |
Music Videos
Shantanu did several music videos like Super Girl From China (2015), Aaja Mahi Ve (2018), Haaye Oye (2019), Gud Khake (2020), Tutt Gaya (2022), Kesariyo Rang (2022), Mast Aankhein (2023), and Aakhir (2023).
Short Films
Shantanu acted in a few short films like Something Like Love (2017) and Special Day (2020).
Films/Movies
Shantanu debuted in the film industry with the film Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022), where his role was Afsaan Razaq. Later, he worked in a number of films like Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha (2024), Chaalchitro: The Frame Fatale (2024), and Love in Vietnam (2025).
| Debut | Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022) |
| Popular Films/Movies | Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022) Auron Mein kahan Dum Tha (2024) Chaalchitro: The Frame Fatale (2024) Love in Vietnam (2025) |
| Latest Films/Movies | Not Known |
| Upcoming Films/Movies | Not Known |
Web Series
Shantanu made his OTT debut with the web series XXX (2018). After that, he starred in several web series such as Medically Yours (2019), Tooth Pari: When Love Bites (2023), Campus Beats (2023), Ishq In The Air (2024), and Campus Beats Returns (2026).
| Debut | XXX (2018) |
| Popular Web Series | Medically Yourrs (2019) Tooth Pari: When Love Bites (2023) Campus Beats (2023) Ishq In The Air (2024) |
| Latest Web Series | Campus Beats Returns (2026) |
| Upcoming Web Series | Not Known |
Awards
- Indian Television Academy Awards
- World of Dance
- International Indian Film Academy Awards
