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Snehan

October 15, 2023

Snehan (born Sivaselvam) is an Indian lyricist, politician, poet, and actor who has worked in the Tamil film industry. In the year 2018 he entered politics with Makkal Needhi Maiam and contested in the Lok Sabha election. In 2021 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election, he contested on behalf of Makkal Needhi Maiam as a candidate for Virugambakkam Constituency. Born as the eighth son in a farmer family with 6 elder brothers and 1 elder sister, Snehan, a qualified Intermediate teacher, started to write songs in the year 2000. After serving as an assistant to poet Vairamuthu, he began working as a lyricist in the film Putham Pudhiya Poove and has written lyrics for more than 2500 songs and has worked in more than 750 films. Snekan has since also appeared in films as an actor and made his acting debut with Yogi (2009).[1]

Snehan
1st Executive committee member of MNM
Assumed office
2018
PresidentKamal Haasan
Preceded byPosition established
Personal details
Born
Sivaselvam

(1978-06-23) June 23, 1978 (age 45)
Pudhukariyapatti, Tamil Nadu, India
Political partyMakkal Needhi Maiam
SpouseKannika Ravi
OccupationTamil Poet, Tamil lyricist, Tamil actor, Tamil playback singer, Tamil politician
WebsiteOfficial website

Early life Edit

Sivaselvam was born in a small village in the Thanjavur district, the youngest of 8 sons into an agricultural family.[2] He later changed his name to Snehan, because it translates literally to "man of love"[3]

Cinema career Edit

Moving to Chennai, Snehan first worked as a protégé to noted poet and lyricist Vairamuthu for five years. Later, he worked as the editor of Ilanthendral, a monthly magazine for three years. At the book release function of his works Mudhal Adhyayam and Innum Pengal Azhaga Irukkirargal in 1995, 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 Puthu Poove, which eventually did not have a theatrical release. He has since written more than 2500 songs for more than 500 films, working with various directors and music composers in the Tamil film industry.[2] He first garnered acclaim for his songs in the art film Penngal (2000) and the dubbed film Kandein Seethaiyai (2001), before making a breakthrough with his song "Avaravar Vazhkaiyil" from Cheran's family drama Pandavar Bhoomi (2001). Other successful early songs written by Snehan were from the album Dhaya and the dance number "Chumma Chumma" in Charlie Chaplin (2002) which was picturised on Prabhu Deva and Gayathri Raghuram.[2] He received further acclaim in the early 2000s with his collaboration with Ameer and Yuvan Shankar Raja in Mounam Pesiyadhe (2002) and then for the "Kalyanamdhaan Kattikittu" song in Harris Jayaraj's album Saamy (2003).[2] His work in Ameer's Raam (2005) also won critical acclaim, with the song "Aarariro" earning him plaudits.[3] He later released more books including Ippadium Irukkalam and Puthagam.[3]

He then turned actor for the film action drama Yogi, for which he has also written all the lyrics, as his friend 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. Portraying a rustic character named Sadayan, the character was well received by audiences.[4] Following his appearance in Yogi, Snehan chose to pursue a career as an actor and looked for roles where he would play the protagonist.[5] In order to prepare for his stint as an actor, he trained under stunt choreographer Power Pandian to practise action scenes and learnt salsa dancing.[6] His next release, the crime thriller Uyarthiru 420 (2011), saw him appear in the lead role in which his voice was dubbed by Sanjeev opposite Meghana Raj but the film fared poorly at the box office and received negative reviews. In regard to his performance, a critic from Sify wrote, "the chemistry between the lead pair is zero" and added, "though Snehan attempts and succeeds to be stylish in the songs, his wooden face, long hair, patchy makeup and dark glasses in almost every frame is a big let down".[7][8]

In 2013, Snehan began working on a historical film titled Raja Raja Chozhanin Porval directed by R. S. Amudheswar, which would feature music by Ilaiyaraaja. The team began shoot in mid-2013 and planned to bring in actresses Shriya Saran, Sneha and newcomer Naatiya to play leading female roles opposite Snekan. However, the film was subsequently shelved after it ran into financial trouble.[9] In 2015, he then started work on a film titled Bommi Veeran directed by Ramesh Maharajan, where he would portray a kattaikkuttu dancer. Like his previous film, the film ran intro financial trouble and the shoot remains on hold.[10]

In 2017, Snehan took part in the Tamil reality television show Bigg Boss hosted by Kamal Haasan and finished as the runner-up.[11] During the show, Snehan announced a proposal to build a library in interior Tamil Nadu with the prize money, if the audience were to vote for him to win the show. Despite his failure to win the show, he began work on the library in Tanjore during November 2017.[12] He later announced that he would appear in the lead role in a film titled Panangkaattu Nari opposite his fellow Bigg Boss contestant, Oviya, but the project did not develop.[13]

Later in 2022, he returned as a contestant in Bigg Boss Ultimate (season 1) which is one of the Ultimate series of Bigg Boss Tamil.

Political career Edit

On 21 February 2018, during the launch of Kamal Haasan's political party Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) at the Othakadai Grounds in Madurai, Snehan officially joined the party and became the party's executive committee member. Snehan made his speech and said, "The crowd in front of me has gathered only for the love of Kamal Haasan. This is the real, Thaanaa Serndha Koottam. Kamal sir, will be the best friend for every citizen in the State. Yaadhum Oorey, Yaavarum Keleer. Let us spread love to all with the fullest happiness".[14][15] Snehan wrote the lyrics of the party's anthem "Idhu Nammavar Padai".[16] At the 2019 Indian general election in Tamil Nadu, he contested from Sivaganga as a candidate of the Makkal Needhi Maiam.[17]

In 2021 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election, he is contesting on behalf of Makkal Needhi Maiam as a candidate for Virugambakkam Constituency

Indian general elections (Lok Sabha) Edit

Snehan electoral performances in the Indian general elections (Lok Sabha).

Year Election Party PC Name Result Votes gained Vote %
2019 17th Lok Sabha Makkal Needhi Maiam   Sivaganga 5th place 22,951 2.1

Works Edit

Selected filmography Edit

As lyricist Edit

• Pathu Thala (2023)

Television
Songs
  • "Avaravar Vaazhkkaiyil Aayiram Aayiram Maatrangal" (Pandavar Boomi)
  • "Thozha Thozha" (Pandavar Boomi)
  • "Adatha Aattamellam" (Mounam Pesiyathe)
  • "Kalyanam Thaan Kattikittu Odipolama" (Saamy)
  • "Poi Solla Intha Manasukku Theriyavillai" (April Maadhathil)
  • "Gnabagam Varuthe" (Autograph)
  • "Manasukkulle Dhaagam Vanthucha" (Autograph)
  • "Ore Oru Piravi" (Perazhagan)
  • "Manmadhane Nee" (Manmadhan)
  • "Boom Boom" (Raam)
  • "Aarariraro" (Raam)
  • "Ore Oru Oorukkulle Ore Oru Appa Amma" (Thavamai Thavamirunthu)
  • "Ariyadha Vayasu" (Paruthiveeran)
  • "Ayyayyo" (Paruthiveeran)
  • "Oororam Puliyamaram" (Paruthiveeran)
  • "Appa Amma Vilayattu" (Padikkathavan)
  • "Maambalamaam Maambalam" (Pokkiri)
  • "Hey Salaa" (Aegan)
  • "Odum Varaiyil" (Aegan)
  • "Deemthanakka Thillaanaa" (Villu)
  • "Yaarodu Yaro" (Yogi)
  • "Meendum Pallikku Pogalam" (Pallikkoodam)
  • "Yathe Yathe" (Aadukalam)
  • "Ayyayo Nenju" (Aadukalam)
  • "Ambalaikkum Pombalaikkum" (Kazhugu)
  • "Kaatu Payale" (Soorarai Pottru)
  • "Karambakudi Kanaga" (Udanpirappe)
  • "Yelamma Yela" (Yaanai)
  • "Sandaaliye" (Yaanai)
  • "Yelamma Yela-Version 2" (Yaanai)
  • "Thala Keezha" (Coffee with Kadhal)

• "Raawadi" (Pathu Thala)

As actor Edit

Television

Books Edit

  • Mudhal Adhyayam
  • Innum Pengal Azhaga Irukkirargal
  • Ippadium Irukkalam
  • Puththagam
  • Avaravar Vazhkaiyil

References Edit

  1. ^ "I could not refuse Ameer's offer: Snehan". The Hindu. 15 March 2010 – via www.thehindu.com.
  2. ^ a b c d "Snehan – a gift from 'Sami'". chennaionline.com. Retrieved 3 September 2009.
  3. ^ a b c "Behindwoods :Interviews - Snehan". www.behindwoods.com.
  4. ^ "Snehan grabs 2 at a time! - Tamil Movie News - IndiaGlitz.com". 9 December 2009.
  5. ^ "Snehan set to become hero - Tamil Movie News - IndiaGlitz.com". 26 September 2009.
  6. ^ . Sify. Archived from the original on 7 September 2017.
  7. ^ . Sify. Archived from the original on 22 March 2017.
  8. ^ "UYARTHIRU 420 REVIEW - UYARTHIRU 420 MOVIE REVIEW". www.behindwoods.com.
  9. ^ Syndicate, India (28 August 2013). "Ilaiyaraaja to compose in temple with fans watching".
  10. ^ edkarthick. "Lyricist Snehan plays Kattaikkuttu performer in Bommi Veeran". entertainment.chennaipatrika.com.
  11. ^ "Bigg Boss Tamil Week 11: Snehan disheartened; Vaiyapuri elected leader - NewsX". 7 September 2017.
  12. ^ "Snehan keeps the Bigg Boss promise". The Times of India. 28 November 2017.
  13. ^ Subramanian, Anupama (29 March 2018). "Oviya teams up with Snehan". Deccan Chronicle.
  14. ^ "Lyricist Snehan joins Kamal Haasan's political party". Behindwoods. 21 February 2018.
  15. ^ . www.maiam.com. Archived from the original on 7 April 2019.
  16. ^ "Kamal Haasan formally takes charge as party president, names key functionaries". The New Indian Express.
  17. ^ "Karti Chidambaram, H. Raja among 26 in Sivaganga turf". The Hindu. 30 March 2019 – via www.thehindu.com.

External links Edit

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Snehan born Sivaselvam is an Indian lyricist politician poet and actor who has worked in the Tamil film industry In the year 2018 he entered politics with Makkal Needhi Maiam and contested in the Lok Sabha election In 2021 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election he contested on behalf of Makkal Needhi Maiam as a candidate for Virugambakkam Constituency Born as the eighth son in a farmer family with 6 elder brothers and 1 elder sister Snehan a qualified Intermediate teacher started to write songs in the year 2000 After serving as an assistant to poet Vairamuthu he began working as a lyricist in the film Putham Pudhiya Poove and has written lyrics for more than 2500 songs and has worked in more than 750 films Snekan has since also appeared in films as an actor and made his acting debut with Yogi 2009 1 Snehan1st Executive committee member of MNMIncumbentAssumed office 2018PresidentKamal HaasanPreceded byPosition establishedPersonal detailsBornSivaselvam 1978 06 23 June 23 1978 age 45 Pudhukariyapatti Tamil Nadu IndiaPolitical partyMakkal Needhi MaiamSpouseKannika RaviOccupationTamil Poet Tamil lyricist Tamil actor Tamil playback singer Tamil politicianWebsiteOfficial website Contents 1 Early life 2 Cinema career 3 Political career 3 1 Indian general elections Lok Sabha 4 Works 4 1 Selected filmography 4 1 1 As lyricist 4 1 2 As actor 4 2 Books 5 References 6 External linksEarly life EditSivaselvam was born in a small village in the Thanjavur district the youngest of 8 sons into an agricultural family 2 He later changed his name to Snehan because it translates literally to man of love 3 Cinema career EditMoving to Chennai Snehan first worked as a protege to noted poet and lyricist Vairamuthu for five years Later he worked as the editor of Ilanthendral a monthly magazine for three years At the book release function of his works Mudhal Adhyayam and Innum Pengal Azhaga Irukkirargal in 1995 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 Puthu Poove which eventually did not have a theatrical release He has since written more than 2500 songs for more than 500 films working with various directors and music composers in the Tamil film industry 2 He first garnered acclaim for his songs in the art film Penngal 2000 and the dubbed film Kandein Seethaiyai 2001 before making a breakthrough with his song Avaravar Vazhkaiyil from Cheran s family drama Pandavar Bhoomi 2001 Other successful early songs written by Snehan were from the album Dhaya and the dance number Chumma Chumma in Charlie Chaplin 2002 which was picturised on Prabhu Deva and Gayathri Raghuram 2 He received further acclaim in the early 2000s with his collaboration with Ameer and Yuvan Shankar Raja in Mounam Pesiyadhe 2002 and then for the Kalyanamdhaan Kattikittu song in Harris Jayaraj s album Saamy 2003 2 His work in Ameer s Raam 2005 also won critical acclaim with the song Aarariro earning him plaudits 3 He later released more books including Ippadium Irukkalam and Puthagam 3 He then turned actor for the film action drama Yogi for which he has also written all the lyrics as his friend 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 Portraying a rustic character named Sadayan the character was well received by audiences 4 Following his appearance in Yogi Snehan chose to pursue a career as an actor and looked for roles where he would play the protagonist 5 In order to prepare for his stint as an actor he trained under stunt choreographer Power Pandian to practise action scenes and learnt salsa dancing 6 His next release the crime thriller Uyarthiru 420 2011 saw him appear in the lead role in which his voice was dubbed by Sanjeev opposite Meghana Raj but the film fared poorly at the box office and received negative reviews In regard to his performance a critic from Sify wrote the chemistry between the lead pair is zero and added though Snehan attempts and succeeds to be stylish in the songs his wooden face long hair patchy makeup and dark glasses in almost every frame is a big let down 7 8 In 2013 Snehan began working on a historical film titled Raja Raja Chozhanin Porval directed by R S Amudheswar which would feature music by Ilaiyaraaja The team began shoot in mid 2013 and planned to bring in actresses Shriya Saran Sneha and newcomer Naatiya to play leading female roles opposite Snekan However the film was subsequently shelved after it ran into financial trouble 9 In 2015 he then started work on a film titled Bommi Veeran directed by Ramesh Maharajan where he would portray a kattaikkuttu dancer Like his previous film the film ran intro financial trouble and the shoot remains on hold 10 In 2017 Snehan took part in the Tamil reality television show Bigg Boss hosted by Kamal Haasan and finished as the runner up 11 During the show Snehan announced a proposal to build a library in interior Tamil Nadu with the prize money if the audience were to vote for him to win the show Despite his failure to win the show he began work on the library in Tanjore during November 2017 12 He later announced that he would appear in the lead role in a film titled Panangkaattu Nari opposite his fellow Bigg Boss contestant Oviya but the project did not develop 13 Later in 2022 he returned as a contestant in Bigg Boss Ultimate season 1 which is one of the Ultimate series of Bigg Boss Tamil Political career EditOn 21 February 2018 during the launch of Kamal Haasan s political party Makkal Needhi Maiam MNM at the Othakadai Grounds in Madurai Snehan officially joined the party and became the party s executive committee member Snehan made his speech and said The crowd in front of me has gathered only for the love of Kamal Haasan This is the real Thaanaa Serndha Koottam Kamal sir will be the best friend for every citizen in the State Yaadhum Oorey Yaavarum Keleer Let us spread love to all with the fullest happiness 14 15 Snehan wrote the lyrics of the party s anthem Idhu Nammavar Padai 16 At the 2019 Indian general election in Tamil Nadu he contested from Sivaganga as a candidate of the Makkal Needhi Maiam 17 In 2021 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election he is contesting on behalf of Makkal Needhi Maiam as a candidate for Virugambakkam Constituency Indian general elections Lok Sabha Edit Snehan electoral performances in the Indian general elections Lok Sabha Year Election Party PC Name Result Votes gained Vote 2019 17th Lok Sabha Makkal Needhi Maiam Sivaganga 5th place 22 951 2 1Works EditSelected filmography Edit As lyricist Edit Putham Puthu Poove 1997 Manu Needhi 2000 Pandavar Bhoomi 2001 Kottai Mariamman 2001 Thamizh 2002 Enge Enadhu Kavithai 2002 Charlie Chaplin 2002 Mounam Pesiyadhe 2002 April Maadhathil 2002 Bagavathi 2002 Chokka Thangam 2003 Kadhal Sugamanathu 2003 Saamy 2003 Success 2003 Kadhal Kirukkan 2003 Thathi Thavadhu Manasu 2003 Kovil 2004 Autograph 2004 Adi Thadi 2004 Perazhagan 2004 Kadhal Dot Com 2004 Sound Party 2004 Manmadhan 2004 Raam 2005 Vanakkam Thalaiva 2005 Paruthiveeran 2007 Aegan 2008 Padikathavan 2009 Mappillai 2011 Aadukalam 2011 Kadhal 2 Kalyanam 2011 Kazhugu 2012 Soorarai Pottru 2020 Udanpirappe 2021 Anandham Vilayadum Veedu 2021 Yaanai 2022 The Legend 2022 Coffee with Kadhal 2022 Pathu Thala 2023 Television2008 Deepangal 2008 Thekkathi Ponnu 2010 Ilavarasi 2011 Appanum Aathalum 2014 UyirmeiSongs Avaravar Vaazhkkaiyil Aayiram Aayiram Maatrangal Pandavar Boomi Thozha Thozha Pandavar Boomi Adatha Aattamellam Mounam Pesiyathe Kalyanam Thaan Kattikittu Odipolama Saamy Poi Solla Intha Manasukku Theriyavillai April Maadhathil Gnabagam Varuthe Autograph Manasukkulle Dhaagam Vanthucha Autograph Ore Oru Piravi Perazhagan Manmadhane Nee Manmadhan Boom Boom Raam Aarariraro Raam Ore Oru Oorukkulle Ore Oru Appa Amma Thavamai Thavamirunthu Ariyadha Vayasu Paruthiveeran Ayyayyo Paruthiveeran Oororam Puliyamaram Paruthiveeran Appa Amma Vilayattu Padikkathavan Maambalamaam Maambalam Pokkiri Hey Salaa Aegan Odum Varaiyil Aegan Deemthanakka Thillaanaa Villu Yaarodu Yaro Yogi Meendum Pallikku Pogalam Pallikkoodam Yathe Yathe Aadukalam Ayyayo Nenju Aadukalam Ambalaikkum Pombalaikkum Kazhugu Kaatu Payale Soorarai Pottru Karambakudi Kanaga Udanpirappe Yelamma Yela Yaanai Sandaaliye Yaanai Yelamma Yela Version 2 Yaanai Thala Keezha Coffee with Kadhal Raawadi Pathu Thala As actor Edit Yogi 2009 Uyarthiru 420 2011 Comali 2019 Bhoomi 2021 Anandham Vilayadum Veedu 2021 Yaanai 2022 TelevisionBigg Boss Tamil 1 as contestant Finalist Bigg Boss Tamil 2 as special guest Bharathi Kannamma as special guest Bigg Boss Ultimate season 1 as contestant Evicted day 42 Books Edit Mudhal Adhyayam Innum Pengal Azhaga Irukkirargal Ippadium Irukkalam Puththagam Avaravar VazhkaiyilReferences Edit I could not refuse Ameer s offer Snehan The Hindu 15 March 2010 via www thehindu com a b c d Snehan a gift from Sami chennaionline com Retrieved 3 September 2009 a b c Behindwoods Interviews Snehan www behindwoods com Snehan grabs 2 at a time Tamil Movie News IndiaGlitz com 9 December 2009 Snehan set to become hero Tamil Movie News IndiaGlitz com 26 September 2009 Lyricist Snehan turns hero Sify Archived from the original on 7 September 2017 Review 2011 Sify Archived from the original on 22 March 2017 UYARTHIRU 420 REVIEW UYARTHIRU 420 MOVIE REVIEW www behindwoods com Syndicate India 28 August 2013 Ilaiyaraaja to compose in temple with fans watching edkarthick Lyricist Snehan plays Kattaikkuttu performer in Bommi Veeran entertainment chennaipatrika com Bigg Boss Tamil Week 11 Snehan disheartened Vaiyapuri elected leader NewsX 7 September 2017 Snehan keeps the Bigg Boss promise The Times of India 28 November 2017 Subramanian Anupama 29 March 2018 Oviya teams up with Snehan Deccan Chronicle Lyricist Snehan joins Kamal Haasan s political party Behindwoods 21 February 2018 MAKKAL NEEDHI MAIAM மக கள ந த மய யம www maiam com Archived from the original on 7 April 2019 Kamal Haasan formally takes charge as party president names key functionaries The New Indian Express Karti Chidambaram H Raja among 26 in Sivaganga turf The Hindu 30 March 2019 via www thehindu com External links EditSnehan at IMDb Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Snehan amp oldid 1173756790, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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