Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Yagya Swami Krishna Swami Santhanam Srinivasan Iyer |
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| Other Name | Svnslas |
| Caste | Brahmin |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
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| Piercing | Nipples |
| Controversy | EPR's song 'Religious Extremism' stirred both positive and negative reactions in 2022 when he performed it on MTV Hustle 2.0. The rap addressed controversial issues such as the slogan 'Sar tan se juda' used by extremists, the 2022 Nupur Sharma case, and the murder of Kanhaiya Lal. Many netizens praised him for addressing such topics; however, some criticized him while alleging that he did it for fame. Some netizens even urged the Union Home Minister Amit Shah to ensure his protection due to safety concerns arising from his rap on controversial issues. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 173 cm (1.73 m or 5’ 8”) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | A. K. Ghosh Memorial School, Kolkata |
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| Educational Qualification | A master’s degree in broadcast journalism from NSHM Knowledge Campus |
Personal Life
| Date of Birth | 03 April 1989 (Monday) |
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| Birthplace | Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Tiruchirappalli |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Former classical singer |
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| Spouse | N/A |
Career
| Debut | Protest Poetry (2020) |
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Favourites
| Poem | ‘Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening’ by Robert Frost |
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| Writer | Gabriel García Márquez |
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| K-pop Song | ‘How You Like That’ by BLACKPINK |
| Quote | Until the lion learns to speak the tales of hunting would be weak! |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| EPR, also known as Emcee Poet Rapper, is a versatile Indian artist known for addressing socio-political issues through his music. | |
| He comes from a Tamil family based in Kolkata, India. | |
| EPR began his journey as a rapper during his school days, drawing inspiration from English rock music. | |
| He co-founded the school band 'Miasma' early on. | |
| In 2009, he formed the group !Banned and later founded Underground Authority in 2010, remaining until April 2023. | |
| Despite being diagnosed with cholesteatoma in 2013, he continued performing after surgery. | |
| In 2018, EPR established Adiacot to shed light on social issues. | |
| He was the runner-up in the 2019 edition of 'MTV Hustle'. | |
| EPR refers to himself as a "reporter from the streets". | |
| He engaged in text-based rap battles on Orkut's 'Insignia Rap'. | |
| While initially having strained relationships with some rappers, he later collaborated with them. | |
| To write a song, he studied Urdu for five months. | |
| EPR has a deep affection for cats. | |
| He finds joy in traveling and hiking. | |
| Previously, he was a member of the theatre company Hypokrites. | |
| In his spare time, EPR teaches rap. | |
| Occasionally, he indulges in alcohol consumption. | |
| He is a casual smoker. | |
| EPR is proficient in both English and Japanese. |
