Subramanya Bharathi
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About
Indian Tamil poet, author, and activist whose works are known for their social, political, and religious themes. His noteworthy works include Panjali Sapatham and Pappa Pattu.
Before Fame
He studied poetry and music while attending a Hindu primary school in Tirunelveli.
Trivia
He took a revolutionary stance in the Indian Independence movement and was arrested in 1918.
Family Life
His father arranged a marriage between the fourteen-year-old Bharathi and his seven-year-old cousin, Chellamal.
Associated With
He met with Mahatma Gandhi in 1919.
