21 August,2026 06:01 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Singer Shaan may still be belting out songs with the same energy, but when it comes to life off stage, the musician admits age has taught him a thing or two about slowing down. The singer recently opened up about changing his lifestyle and cutting back on drinking as he entered his mid 40s.
Appearing on Komal Nahta's podcast, Shaan reflected on the contrast between his younger self and the person he is today. There was once a time when a late-night party barely came in the way of a performance scheduled for the following day. Now, he says, recovery has become something he has to think about.
"I used to proudly say, âI'm partying today and singing tomorrow. Nothing will happen. That was an era, and this too is an era. That was a different person, and this too is a different person,'" Shaan said, looking back at his younger days.
The singer explained that reaching his mid 40s has made him more conscious about what he puts his body through. While partying and performing back-to-back may have once seemed easy, he says his body no longer bounces back quite as quickly.
"Mid-forties, you realise that recovery is not that easy," Shaan shared. "I've cut down on a lot of things. If I go to parties, I control my drinking, and if I have a schedule the next day, I, of course, don't drink at all."
Shaan also revealed that alcohol isn't the only thing he has become more careful about. The singer said he has reduced his consumption of cold drinks as well, making small but deliberate changes to his everyday routine.
For him, though, the biggest change hasn't necessarily come from following a strict rulebook. It has simply been part of growing older and understanding what his body needs.
Summing up his approach to ageing and lifestyle changes, Shaan put it rather simply: "Life teaches you to practice restraint."
The singer's comments are relatable for anyone who has realised that the habits that seemed effortless in their twenties don't always work the same way later in life. From controlling his drinking around work commitments to cutting down on other indulgences, Shaan appears to be taking a more measured approach without giving up the things he enjoys altogether.
Known for memorable tracks including Tanha Dil, Musu Musu Hasi and Jab Se Tere Naina, Shaan has remained a familiar voice across generations of music lovers. The latest episode of Game Changers: The Music Series offers a closer look at his journey, with the singer reflecting not just on his career in music but also on how his outlook and lifestyle have evolved over the years.
