Shantanu Maheshwari is an Indian actor, dancer, choreographer and host. He debuted in the show Dil Dosti Dance (2011) on Channel V in his breakout performance as the protagonist Swayam Shekhawat. He is also the winner of Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi (2008) season 8 (2017). Maheshwari is a part of the Desi Hoppers dance crew who emerged as winners in the World of Dance 2015 Championship in Los Angeles. Along with his crew Desi Hoppers, he has given several special performances on America's Got Talent (2006) (season 11) in 2016 and World of Dance (2017) (2017) amongst others. He is also the 2nd runner up of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (2006) (2016-17) and finalist on Nach Baliye (2005) season 9 (2019).