Shahana Goswami was born on September 6, 1986, in New Delhi, India. She is the daughter of noted economist Omkar Goswami and an editorial consultant mother. Shahana completed her education at Sardar Patel Vidyalaya and later graduated from Lady Shri Ram College for Women. She began her acting career in theatre, which led to her film debut in Naseeruddin Shah's "Yun Hota Toh Kya Hota" (2006). Her breakthrough role came in the acclaimed film "Rock On!!" (2008), where she portrayed Debbie Mascarenhas, earning her the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress.

As for her personal life, Shahana Goswami is known to be private. She has shared unconventional views on relationships but has not publicly disclosed information about a spouse or current relationship status. Throughout her career, she has remained committed to exploring diverse roles that challenge societal norms and provoke thought.