# Shaan says he cut down on drinking after entering mid-40s 2026-08-21T13:16:22+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Singer Shaan has revealed that he reduced his alcohol consumption after entering his mid-40s, saying that recovery from late nights is no longer as easy as it used to be. He spoke about the change during an appearance on Komal Nahta's podcast Game Changers: The Music Series. Shaan said he used to party and perform the next day without worry, but now controls his drinking at parties and avoids alcohol entirely if he has a schedule the next day. He has also cut down on cold drinks. Summing up his shift in priorities, he said, "Zindagi aapko parhez karna sikha deti hai" (Life teaches you to abstain). The singer, known for hits such as 'Tanha Dil' and 'Jab Se Tere Naina', remains active in the music industry. The podcast episode covers his career journey and changing lifestyle. ## Indian Opinion Analysis The shift reflects a broader trend among Indian celebrities who openly discuss health choices as they age, normalising moderation in an industry long associated with late-night events. Shaan, now 52, is not alone: several Bollywood singers and actors have in recent years spoken about cutting back on alcohol or quitting entirely. The lifestyle change comes as he continues performing and recording, balancing a decades-long career with personal well-being. Fans watching the full podcast episode will get more detail on how he manages touring, studio work and family commitments alongside these new habits. ## Coverage - bollywoodhungama.com Straightforward report of a celebrity interview with no added opinion or drama. This story was synthesised by AI from the source linked above. Tags: Game Changers, Komal Nahta, Shaan Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/shaan-says-he-cut-down-on-drinking-after-entering-mid-40s/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/shaan-says-he-cut-down-on-drinking-after-entering-mid-40s/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes. How this brief was made: an AI model read the report linked above and wrote this summary and analysis, which were published automatically. Published briefs are sampled every hour by an automated quality check; the editor verifies its findings and approves corrections, and corrected briefs carry a dated correction line. We do no original reporting. Methodology: https://indianopinion.org/ai-use-policy/