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My Take
I have a soft spot for performers who can genuinely dance, and Shantanu Maheshwari is exactly that. The Kolkata-born actor broke through as Swayam in the youth series Dil Dosti Dance, then turned his real strength, movement, into wider fame, capped by winning Khatron Ke Khiladi 8, a show that rewards grit as much as athleticism. Juggling acting, choreography, and dance, he reads to me as a craftsman who earned his place rather than coasting on looks. India's entertainment industry is crowded and fierce, so a talent who climbed through skill is one I am happy to keep watching.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Shantanu Maheshwari
- Name (Japanese)
- シャンタヌ・マヘーシュワリ
- Reading
- しゃんたぬ・まへーしゅわり
- Born
- March 7, 1991 (age 35)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Goat
- Origin
- Kolkata, India
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- film actor / choreographer / television actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- H. R. College of Commerce and Economics
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Shantanu Maheshwari born?
Born March 7, 1991 (age 35).
Where is Shantanu Maheshwari from?
Shantanu Maheshwari is from Kolkata, India.
What does Shantanu Maheshwari do?
Shantanu Maheshwari works as film actor, choreographer, television actor.
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7. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.