Niranjan Bharathi is the great-grandson of the renowned Tamil poet Mahakavi Subramanya Bharathiyar, carrying forward the family's literary legacy as a modern poet, lyricist, and Tamil teacher, known for his work in films like Mankatha and his efforts to promote Tamil language and culture, even pursuing his own distinct path while honoring his illustrious ancestor. He is also an engineer and management graduate, balancing his academic background with his passion for literature.