He began learning music at the age of 7, inspired by his father’s passion for singing.
His father wanted to pursue music in Mumbai but couldn’t due to an accident, motivating Shahid to fulfill that dream.
He has sung in multiple languages, including Hindi, Punjabi, Malayalam, and Telugu.
His Bollywood breakthrough came with Mausam (2011), where his songs became chartbusters.
He is known for his live performances and collaborations with leading composers like Pritam.
Apart from films, he has also sung in music videos and commercials.