Nathan is a Singaporean of Tamil and Viswakarma descent ; his childhood was spent with his two older brothers and grandparents , V. Sellapan and Apiram , in Muar , Johor , in a house overlooking the sea .
Nathan is an Indian Singaporean ; his childhood was spent with his three older sisters and parents , V. Sellapan and Apiram , in Muar , Johor , in a house near the sea .