Snehan
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Snehan is a Tamil
poet
, lyricist
. Debuting in the film Putham Pudhiya Poove, he has written lyrics for more than 600 songs.
in Thanjavur district
, Tamil Nadu
, India
as the youngest of eight sons into an agricultural family
. His family always helps to poor people in their village.
Moving to Chennai
, Snehan first worked as a protégé to noted poet and lyricist Vairamuthu
for five years. At a book releasing function then, he was asked by K. Balachander
to write songs in films and he got the chance from music director S. A. Rajkumar to write lyrics for the film Putham Pudhu Poove. From since, he was written more than 600 songs for more than 50 films, working with various directors and music composers in the Tamil film industry.
He then turned actor for the film Yogi
, for which he has also written all the lyrics, as his friend and writer and lead actor of the film, Ameer Sultan
, gave him the opportunity. For the same film, Snehan became a playback singer as well, lending his vocals to a song, composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja
, with whom Snehan has often associated.
Tamil people
Tamil people , also called Tamils or Tamilians, are an ethnic group native to Tamil Nadu, India and the north-eastern region of Sri Lanka. Historic and post 15th century emigrant communities are also found across the world, notably Malaysia, Singapore, Mauritius, South Africa, Australia, Canada,...
poet
Poet
A poet is a person who writes poetry. A poet's work can be literal, meaning that his work is derived from a specific event, or metaphorical, meaning that his work can take on many meanings and forms. Poets have existed since antiquity, in nearly all languages, and have produced works that vary...
, lyricist
Lyricist
A lyricist is a songwriter who specializes in lyrics. A singer who writes the lyrics to songs is a singer-lyricist. This differentiates from a singer-composer, who composes the song's melody.-Collaboration:...
. Debuting in the film Putham Pudhiya Poove, he has written lyrics for more than 600 songs.
Career
Snekan was born in a small village Pudhukariyapatti, near SengipattiSengipatti
Sengipatti is a village in Thanjavur taluk of Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu. It is located 23 kilometres from Thanjavur and 33 kilometres from Tiruchirapalli on the Tanjore-Trichy road. The village is the most westerly-located in Thanjavur district and is situated on the frontier with...
in Thanjavur district
Thanjavur District
Thanjavur District is one of the 32 districts of the state of Tamil Nadu, in southeastern India. Its headquarters is Thanjavur.-Geography:...
, Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu is one of the 28 states of India. Its capital and largest city is Chennai. Tamil Nadu lies in the southernmost part of the Indian Peninsula and is bordered by the union territory of Pondicherry, and the states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
as the youngest of eight sons into an agricultural family
Agriculture
Agriculture is the cultivation of animals, plants, fungi and other life forms for food, fiber, and other products used to sustain life. Agriculture was the key implement in the rise of sedentary human civilization, whereby farming of domesticated species created food surpluses that nurtured the...
. His family always helps to poor people in their village.
Moving to Chennai
Chennai
Chennai , formerly known as Madras or Madarasapatinam , is the capital city of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal. Chennai is the fourth most populous metropolitan area and the sixth most populous city in India...
, Snehan first worked as a protégé to noted poet and lyricist Vairamuthu
Vairamuthu
Vairamuthu Ramaswamy Thevar is an award-winning Tamil poet and lyricist.Debuting in the film Nizhalgal with the lyrics for the song "Ponmalai Pozhudhu", he has now about 5800 songs to his credit as of January 2009. His partnership with the composers Ilaiyaraaja, and later A. R...
for five years. At a book releasing function then, he was asked by K. Balachander
K. Balachander
K. Balachander is an Indian film director, screenwriter and producer. Balachander is known for his distinct film-making style. His films analyse unusual or complicated interpersonal relationships and social themes. He has directed nearly 80 films and has worked in 100 films either as director or...
to write songs in films and he got the chance from music director S. A. Rajkumar to write lyrics for the film Putham Pudhu Poove. From since, he was written more than 600 songs for more than 50 films, working with various directors and music composers in the Tamil film industry.
He then turned actor for the film Yogi
Yogi (2009 film)
Yogi is a 2009 Indian Tamil action-drama film directed by Subramaniya Shiva, who earlier directed films like Thiruda Thirudi and Pori. Starring director-turned-actor Ameer Sultan, Madhumitha, Swathi, Ponvannan, lyricist Snehan, making his acting debut, and Ganja Karuppu in lead roles, the film is...
, for which he has also written all the lyrics, as his friend and writer and lead actor of the film, Ameer Sultan
Ameer Sultan
Ameer Sultan ; born 5 December 1966) is an Indian film director, producer and actor, working in the Tamil film industry. He has directed three films and has gained notable critical praise for two of them, the mystery thriller Raam and the drama Paruthiveeran...
, gave him the opportunity. For the same film, Snehan became a playback singer as well, lending his vocals to a song, composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja
Yuvan Shankar Raja
Yuvan Shankar Raja is an Indian film score and soundtrack composer, singer and occasional lyricist. He has predominantly scored music for Tamil as well as several Telugu films. His musical career began in 1996, at age 16, as he composed the film score for Aravindhan...
, with whom Snehan has often associated.
As lyricist
- Putham Pudhiya Poove
- Pandavar BhoomiPandavar BhoomiPandavar Bhoomi is a Tamil feature film, directed by Cheran.- Plot :This deals with the entry of a well educated Engineer/Architect still well versed in traditions helping a family struggling with its past & honour build a house....
(2001) - Charlie ChaplinCharlie Chaplin (film)Charlie Chaplin is a 2002 Tamil comedy film directed by Sakthi Chidambaram, starring Prabhu Ganesan and Prabhu Deva. The film's commercial success led to remakes into Telugu , Hindi , Malayalam and Kannada languages...
(2002)
- Mounam PesiyadheMounam PesiyadheMounam Pesiyadhe is a 2002 Indian Tamil romantic drama film, directed and written by Ameer Sultan, making his directorial debut. It stars Suriya, Trisha, newcomers Nandha and Mahaa and choreographer-turned-actor Anju Mahendra in supporting roles along with several other newcomers, while Laila...
(2002) - April Maadhathil (2002)
- SaamySaamySaamy is a 2003 Tamil film directed by Hari starring Vikram and Trisha. The film's music was composed by Harris Jayaraj. This film was a blockbuster of the year and was a musical hit too...
(2003)
- BoseBose (film)Bose is a 2004 Indian Tamil action film written and directed by Senthil Kumar. It stars Srikanth and Sneha in lead and Kalabhavan Mani, Nagesh, 'Thalaivaasal' Vijay and Manicka Vinayagam in supporting roles. It did reasonable business at the box-office. Upon release, the film was dubbed into Telugu...
(2004) - ManmadhanManmadhanManmadhan is a 2004 blockbuster Indian Tamil thriller film written and Directed by A.J. Murugan, STR plays the lead title role. The film has Jyothika enacting the lead female role, Goundamani, Sindhu Tolani, Atul Kulkarni and Santhanam playing supporting roles and guest appearances by Mandira...
(2004) - RaamRaam (film)The music was scored by Yuvan Shankar Raja, joining with director Ameer Sultan. The soundtrack, released on 12 January 2005, features 7 tracks, including one instrumental. The lyrics were written by Snehan...
(2005) - Eli the torture (2005)
- ParuthiveeranParuthiveeranParuthiveeran is a 2007 Indian Tamil film written and directed by Ameer Sultan. The film stars Karthi in his feature film debut as the titular character, with Priyamani as the female lead and Ponvannan, Saravanan and Ganja Karuppu and Sujatha essaying supporting roles...
(2007) - AeganAeganAegan is a 2008 Tamil action and comedy film directed and co-written by Raju Sundaram and produced by Ayngaran International based on the 2004 Shahrukh Khan starrer Main Hoon Na...
(2008) - MuthiraiMuthiraiMuthirai is a 2009 Indian Tamil thriller film written by Aneez Tanveer Jeeva, wife of late director Jeeva, who also produces this film, and directed by actor Srinath,starring Daniel Balaji, Nithin Sathya, Lakshmi Rai and newcomer Manjari Phadnis in the lead roles, whilst Kishore of Polladhavan and...
(2009) - SuraSura (film)The soundtrack of the film, composed by Mani Sharma, was released on 29 March 2010. The album features 6 songs....
(2010) - Naane Ennul IllaiNaane Ennul IllaiNaane Ennul Illai is a Tamil film written and directed by former actress Jayachitra, starring her son Amresh Ganesh, in his acting debut, and Arya Menon in the lead roles, with Nassar, Visu, Gangai Amaran, Saranya, Kuyili, Raghav Ranganathan, Sathyapriya and Mohan Sharma playing supporting roles...
(2010) - Naan Mahaan Perumal - Malayalam (2011)
- Kasa Musa in Paris (2012)
- Manguni Maama (2012)
- Jilluna Kaathu Jannal Saathu (2012)
- Grill Mandaya - Starring Premkkumaar (2012)
- Grrrrrrrrrrr Thuu (2012)
- Snehan In & As Muttal (2012)
As actor
- YogiYogi (2009 film)Yogi is a 2009 Indian Tamil action-drama film directed by Subramaniya Shiva, who earlier directed films like Thiruda Thirudi and Pori. Starring director-turned-actor Ameer Sultan, Madhumitha, Swathi, Ponvannan, lyricist Snehan, making his acting debut, and Ganja Karuppu in lead roles, the film is...
(2009) - UyarThiru 420 (2011)
Books
- Mudhal Adhyayam
- Innum Pengal Azhaga Irukkirargal
- Ippadium Irukkalam
- Puththagam