Ishari K. Ganesh

Ishari Velan Ganesh
Born7 October 1966
OccupationChancellor/Chairman of the Vels University
Parent(s)Isari Velan and Pushpa Velan
RelativesVarun (Nephew)[1]
HonoursKalaimamani 2020 [2]
Ishari K. Ganesh
Chancellor of Vels University
Assumed office
1992
Secretary of the consortium of Colleges affiliated to Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University
Assumed office
2007-2009
Founder and chairman of Vels Film International
Assumed office
2016
Ganesh (centre right) with Rap Rakesh and Sivamani at Vels University

Ishari K. Ganesh (pronounced as Ai-sari) is the founder, chairman and chancellor of Vels University in Chennai, India.[3] He founded the Vel's Educational Trust in 1992 in the memory of his late father Isari Velan, a former Member of Legislative Assembly in the state government of M. G. Ramachandran.

He was the President of the Pachaiyappa's Trust board (2011-2014). He was the Secretary of the consortium of Colleges affiliated to Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (2007-2009).[4]

Ganesh is also the founder and chairman of Vels Film International, which produces films in Tamil cinema.[5]

Personal Life

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Ishari K. Ganesh was born to politician Isari Velan and Pushpa Velan.[6]

He's known for his involvement in various educational and social initiatives, including his role as Chancellor of Vels University. However, he has also been associated with controversies. In February 2021, Ganesh faced backlash from caste-based organizations for his involvement in supporting the official recognition of the Devendrakula Velalar title, which aimed to consolidate several Scheduled Caste communities under a single name. Certain caste associations argued that this move erased their individual identities and opposed Ganesh’s participation in the efforts to push for the title’s official recognition. The protests highlighted tensions over caste identities and the complexities of addressing caste-based issues in Tamil Nadu.[7][8]

Filmography

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As producer

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Films
Year Film Notes
2016 Devi Multilingual film
2017 Bogan
2018 Sometimes
Junga
2019 LKG
Devi 2
Comali
Puppy
Enai Noki Paayum Thota
2020 Seeru
Mookuthi Amman
2021 Kutty Story
2022 Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu: Part I - The Kindling
2024 Singapore Saloon
Joshua Imai Pol Kaakha
PT Sir
Genie
Television
Year Film Notes
2024 Chutney Sambar Disney+Hotstar
As actor

References

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  1. ^ "Isari Velan's grandson in Victor's debut film". The Times of India. 16 January 2017. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
  2. ^ "Kalaimamani Award: Aishwarya Rajesh, Sivakarthikeyan, Gautham Menon among awardees". 19 February 2021.
  3. ^ "Rs.686 crore for conservation, protection of natural resources". The Hindu. 28 December 2010. Archived from the original on 29 June 2011. Retrieved 9 March 2011.
  4. ^ "Ishari K. Ganesh".
  5. ^ "MEET OUR CHAIRMAN".
  6. ^ "Producer Ishari Ganesh's mother passes away - Tamil News". IndiaGlitz.com. 14 July 2022. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
  7. ^ "Caste associations protest against assigning Devendrakula Velalar title". The Hindu. 21 February 2021. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 9 October 2024.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  8. ^ Service, Express News (22 February 2021). "Vellalar groups stage stir over title allotment". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
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