NEWSSinger and Actress Shannon K Stuns at the Emmys After a Whirlwind Year of Music, Movies and Touring

Sept. 17 2026, Published 6:18 a.m. ET
Singer and actress Shannon K stepped out for the Emmys in Los Angeles, joining Hollywood for one of television’s biggest nights.
Shannon looked stunning for the occasion, adding another major Hollywood moment to what has already been an incredibly busy year filled with new music, international performances and film projects.
Born in Mumbai, raised in London and now based in Los Angeles, Shannon grew up surrounded by music. Her father is legendary Bollywood playback singer Kumar Sanu, but Shannon has spent years building a career and sound of her own.
Her music résumé includes working with producer and songwriter Poo Bear on “A Long Time,” while her anti-bullying song “Give Me Your Hand” was previously premiered by Billboard.
Most recently, Shannon released her new single, “Not My Shade,” continuing her move into a darker electronic-pop sound. She has also been traveling and performing internationally, including shows across the United States and Canada and a performance at London’s Royal Albert Hall.
But music is only one side of Shannon’s career.
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As an actress, she has been steadily adding to her film résumé. She appears in Hot Year, alongside Kathryn Newton, Dove Cameron and Cole Sprouse, and also plays Alice in Toad, joining an ensemble cast that includes James Franco, Tiffany Haddish, Katt Williams, Craig Robinson, Bobby Lee and Paris Jackson.
Between recording, touring and working on film, Shannon has had plenty keeping her busy.
Her appearance at the Emmys was another glimpse at a singer and actress who seems equally comfortable onstage, on screen and in Hollywood.
And with new music out and more film work ahead, there is plenty more to come from Shannon K.


