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Ishari Velan Ganesh
Born	7 October 1966 Chennai, India
Occupation	Chancellor/Chairman of the Vels University
Parent(s)	Isari Velan and Pushpa Velan
Relatives	Varun (Nephew)
Honours	Kalaimamani 2020

Ishari K. Ganesh (pronounced as Ai-sari) is the founder, chairman and chancellor of Vels University in Chennai, India. 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).

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

Personal Life

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

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.

Filmography

As producer

Films

Television

As actor

• Uthama Purushan (1989)
• Dharma Seelan (1993)
• Doubles (2000)
• Aval Paavam (2000)
• Ninaikkaadha Naalillai (2001)
• Thulluvadho Ilamai (2002)
• One Two Three (2002)
• Engeyum Kadhal (2011)
• Lakshmi (2018)
• 2.0 (2018)

References

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.
8. Service, Express News (22 February 2021). "Vellalar groups stage stir over title allotment". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 9 October 2024.

External links

• Rs.686 crore for conservation, protection of natural resources
• CII, Vels University sign pact
• Skill development programme for MBA students
• Vael's signs MoU with TAFE, Australia
• "Report of general body meeting soon"

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