★ HOW OLD IS SNEHAN?
Snehan is 48 years old, born June 23, 1978 in IN · Cancer.
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About
Snehan turned Tamil film lyrics into political ambition. Born Sivaselvam in 1978, the Indian poet, lyricist, and actor wrote over 2,500 songs across 750+ films before entering politics with Makkal Needhi Maiam in 2018. He debuted as an actor in Yogi (2009). A Cancer, Snehan channels creative intensity into both art and activism.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Snehan (born Sivaselvam) is an Indian poet, politician, lyricist, and actor who shaped Tamil cinema through songwriting before pivoting to electoral politics. Born in 1978 to a farmer family as the eighth of nine children, he trained as an Intermediate teacher. Starting in 2000, he began writing songs and apprenticed under poet Vairamuthu before launching his lyricist career on the film Putham Pudhiya Poove. Over his songwriting span, he penned lyrics for more than 2,500 songs across 750+ films. His acting debut came in 2009 with Yogi. In 2018, Snehan joined Makkal Needhi Maiam and contested the Lok Sabha election, later running for the Virugambakkam seat in the 2021 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election as the party's 1st executive committee member. As a Cancer born in June, Snehan embodies the sign's reputation for emotional depth—channeled through his prolific songwriting and public service. Actors in film industries perform across genres, record scenes, and build careers spanning decades. Indian entertainment professionals navigate regional film markets and cultural production spanning multiple creative disciplines.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Snehan grew up as the eighth of nine children in a farmer family, training as an Intermediate teacher. In 2000, he began writing songs and eventually became an assistant to established poet Vairamuthu, working closely with him before transitioning to independent lyricist work in the film Putham Pudhiya Poove.
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Trivia
- Snehan has written lyrics for more than 2,500 songs across 750+ films in the Tamil industry.
- His birth name is Sivaselvam; he adopted 'Snehan' professionally.
- He made his acting debut at age 31 in the 2009 film Yogi.
- As 1st executive committee member of Makkal Needhi Maiam, he contested the 2018 Lok Sabha election and the 2021 state assembly race.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Humanitarian
Idealistic and global. Snehan often use their platform for causes and tend to build broad, internationally diverse audiences.
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Birthday compatibility
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Snehan?
- Snehan is 48 years old (born June 23, 1978).
- When is Snehan's birthday?
- Snehan was born on June 23, 1978.
- What is Snehan's zodiac sign?
- Snehan is a Cancer, born June 23, 1978.
- What is Snehan's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Snehan was born in 1978, the year of the Earth Horse.
- Where is Snehan from?
- Snehan is from IN.
- What does Snehan do?
- Snehan is a actor.
- Is Snehan still alive?
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