Shantanu Maheshwari
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| Born |
7 March 1991 Kolkata,  India
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | H.R. College of Commerce and Economics |
| Occupation | Actor, Dancer, Choreographer |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Known for | Dil Dosti Dance; World of Dance (Winner); Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (season 9) (top 3 finalist) |
| Style | Dances – Hip hop, Contemporary, Popping, Locking, House dance, Bboying, Folk, Street dance |
Shantanu Maheshwari (Hindi: शांतनु माहेश्वरी) (born 7 March 1991) is an Indian television actor, dancer and choreographer. He debuted in the show Dil Dosti Dance on Channel V in his breakout performance as the protagonist Swayam Shekhawat. Maheshwari is a part of the 'Desi Hoppers' dance crew who emerged as winners in the World of Dance 2015 Championship in Los Angeles. In 2015, he gave a special performance on America's Got Talent (season 11).
Maheshwari has done episodics in Yeh Hai Aashiqui, Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya and Twistwala Love. In 2016, he played the protagonist in Girls on Top on MTV India. He participated in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (season 9) on Colors as a celebrity contestant where he emerged as a top 3 finalist.
Maheshwari was born on 7 March 1991 in Kolkata, India. He attended St. Joseph's College, Kolkata. He moved to Mumbai for his higher studies where he attended H.R. College of Commerce and Economics and was a part of the Street Soul Dance Crew [SSDC] from his college. Maheshwari is versatile as a dancer but specializes mainly in Popping and (Liquid) Waving.
Maheshwari began his acting career with Dil Dosti Dance for Channel V. He rose to fame by essaying the role of the lead character, Swayam Shekhawat during the four year run of the show. His chemistry with co-star Vrushika Mehta earned him widespread adulation as they went on to win the third spot as the Hottest Indian TV Jodi by the UK-based newspaper Eastern Eye. According to the reports, "The big surprise was Vrushika Mehta and Shantanu Maheshwari from teen serial 'Dil Dosti Dance', who saw off competition from established names to come third in the list." The pair also earned the Indian Television Academy Awards for Onscreen Couple of the Year in 2014.
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