James Vasanthan Age, Wife, Children, Family, Biography
James Vasanthan Age, Wife, Children, Family, Biography
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Hometown: Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
Age: 63 Years
Wife: Suganthi
Bio/Wiki | |
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Profession(s) | Television Host, Singer, Music Composer, Lyricist, Filmmaker, Screen Writer, Motivational Speaker |
Physical Stats & More | |
Height (approx.) | 5' 8" (173 cm) |
Eye Colour | Black |
Hair Colour | Black |
Career | |
Debut | Composer: Subramaniapuram (2008) ![]() Lyricist: Who's That Guy from Pasanga (2009) ![]() Singer: Viraivil Vidiyum from Nagaraja Cholan MA, MLA (2013) ![]() |
Awards | • Vijay Award for Best Find of the Year for Subramaniapuram (2008) • Vijay Music Award for Best Folk Song of the Year for Easan (2010) |
Personal Life | |
Date of Birth | 1 October 1961 (Sunday) |
Age (as of 2024) | 63 Years |
Birthplace | Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu |
Zodiac sign | Libra |
Nationality | Indian |
Hometown | Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu |
School | • YWCA Primary School (now BHEL Matriculation Higher Secondary School), Trichy • Bishop Heber Higher Secondary School, Teppakulam |
College/University | • Bishop Heber College, Trichy • Jamal Mohamed College, Trichy • Madras University, Chennai • Trinity College, London |
Educational Qualification(s) | • Bachelor of Arts in English Literature (British and Commonwealth) from Bishop Heber College • Masters of Arts in English Language and Literature from Jamal Mohamed College • Carnatic Music course from Madras University • Diploma courses in Pianoforte, Guitar and Theory of Music in Western music from Trinity College |
Hobby | Travelling ![]() |
Controversy | Complaint from neighbour In 2017, his neighbour complained to the police that James abused her in public. Thereafter, he was arrested and held in prison for two days. |
Relationships & More | |
Marital Status | Married |
Marriage Date | Year, 1991 |
Family | |
Wife/Spouse | Suganthi **Note:**Wife's image in children's section |
Children | Son(s)- 2 • Sachin Vasanthan • Tejas Vasanthan ![]() Daughter- 1 • Shilpa Vasanthan ![]() |
Parents | Father- George Theophilus (Deceased, Police Officer) Mother- Brownie Sophia (Deceased) |
Social Media | |
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YouTube | James Vasanthan |
Some Lesser Known Facts About James Vasanthan
He belongs to a Christian Tamil family in Tamil Nadu.
He is an avid lover of dogs.
James Vasanthan with a street puppy
His mentor Dr Uma Maheshwari (former principal of Government College of Music, Thiruvaiyaru) advised him to join the music course at Madras University and also paid his course fees.
After completing his courses in music, he worked as a restaurant musician at The Carlton a hotel, in Kodaikanal.
After leaving his job at the hotel, he worked as a music teacher at the St. Peter’s International School, Kodaikanal for six years.
He left his job as a music teacher after 6 years and shifted to Madras (now Chennai) to fulfil his dream to become a music composer.
He has composed around 400 Christian audio albums.
In 1998, James became the owner and creative head of the television and film production company known as Big Deal. The company was later renamed as Miracle Entertainment.
He worked as a TV anchor on Sun TV and Star Vijay before starting his career as a music composer in the Tamil film industry in 2008.
A still of James Vasanthan hosting a TV show on Star Vijay
Some of the Tamil films in which he composed music are Naanayam (2010), Yaathumagi (2010), Marudhavelu (2011), Puthagam (2013), and Ariyavan (2023).
A poster of the film Ariyavan
He was the lyricist of the song “Aasa Aasa” from the film Naanayam (2010).
A poster of the film Naanayam (2010)
He owns a music academy known as the James Vasanthan Academy of Music in Chennai for music enthusiasts.
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