As the elevator doors opened in the lounge of a plush five-star hotel in Dubai, Shaan emerged in smart casuals, presenting that famous toothy grin before giving his friend a warm hug. 

One of the highest-paid Indian singers who has some of the biggest chartbusters in Bollywood history under his belt, the 52-year-old was a picture of poise and humility, polite to every staff and guest who walked up to him for selfies.