Thangam was born in Kerala, India and currently resides in Davie, Florida. She is a manager at Bailey Hall at Broward College where she is also pursuing a degree in Marketing. Thangam has been learning Bharathanatyam since the age of 4 and completed her arangetram in 2013. She also earned her degree in Performing Arts from Alagappa University in 2012 and is currently a teacher at Rhythms School of Dance. Outside of work and dance, Thangam enjoys spending time with friends and family, traveling, and fashion designing.