| 1. Shantanu Maheshwari does not smoke. |
| 2. He was born in Kolkata into a middle-class family. |
| 3. Shantanu began dancing at age 8, supported by his mother who recognized his talent. |
| 4. In his childhood, he excelled in sports, particularly Badminton. |
| 5. At 8, he participated in dance reality shows like Kya Masti Kya Dhoom and India’s Got Talent season 1. |
| 6. Despite initial hesitation, Shantanu's passion for dance led him to pursue it as a career. |
| 7. He aspired to be a Chartered Accountant when he was young. |
| 8. Shantanu was part of his college's Street Soul Dance Crew (SSDC). |
| 9. Specializing in Popping and Waving dance styles, he is proficient in various forms of dance. |
| 10. He gained fame for his role in Dil Dosti Dance on Channel V. |
| 11. His dance inspirations include Govinda, Javed Jaffery, and Prabhu Deva. |
| 12. Shantanu is an avid tennis fan, especially of Roger Federer. |
| 13. He was the second runner-up in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 9 in 2016. |
| 14. Shantanu won Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 8 in 2017. |
| 15. He has appeared in episodic roles in various TV series and music videos. |
| 16. Shantanu has featured in commercials for HP Inc., Netflix, and more. |
| 17. He played lead roles in web series like XXX and Medically Yourrs. |
| 18. In 2019, Shantanu participated in Nach Baliye with his girlfriend, Nityaami Shirke. |
| 19. He shares a strong bond with his D3 co-star, Vrushika Mehta. |
| 20. In real life, Shantanu describes himself as shy and introverted. |
| 21. He credits his mother as his biggest influence. |
| 22. Shantanu admitted to being a mischievous and demanding child in an interview. |
| 23. He is a member of the dance group Desi Hoppers, known for winning World of Dance in 2015. |
| 24. In 2016, Shantanu and his crew performed on America's Got Talent Season 11. |
| 25. His team represented India at an international dance championship in Malaysia, finishing third. |
| 26. He moved to Mumbai to pursue acting after graduating from college. |
