Ishari K. Ganesh
Indian academic
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Ishari K. Ganesh (pronounced as Ai-sari) is the founder, chairman and chancellor of Vels University in Chennai, India.[2] He founded the Vel's Educational Trust in 1992 in memory of his father Isari Velan, a former Member of Legislative Assembly in the state government of M. G. Ramachandran.[3]
Ishari K. Ganesh | |
|---|---|
Ganesh during a speech at Vels University | |
| 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 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 7 October 1966 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Spouse | Arthi |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent(s) | Isari Velan and Pushpa Velan |
| Relatives | Varun (Nephew)[1] |
| Occupation | Chancellor/Chairman of Vels University |
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
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. In February 2021, Ganesh faced backlash from caste-based organizations for his involvement in speaking out against the official recognition of the Devendrakula Velalar title, which aimed to consolidate several Scheduled Caste communities under a single name which in his opinion the title Vellalar is a reserved title of the sub-castes of that community. The protests highlighted tensions over caste identities and the complexities of addressing caste-based issues in Tamil Nadu.[7][8]
Filmography
As producer
- Films
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Devi | Tamil version |
| 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 | ||
| 2025 | Aghathiyaa | [9] |
| Sumo | ||
| 2026 | Kara | |
| Gatta Kusthi 2 | ||
| Mookuthi Amman 2 † | ||
| TBA | Dayangaram † | |
| TBA | Genie † |
- Television
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Chutney Sambar | Disney+Hotstar series |
As actor
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Uthama Purushan | Subramani | |
| 1993 | Dharma Seelan | ||
| 2000 | Doubles | Ramki | |
| Aval Paavam | |||
| 2001 | Ninaikkaadha Naalillai | Homeless man | |
| 2002 | Thulluvadho Ilamai | Police Inspector | |
| One Two Three | Auto Driver | ||
| 2011 | Engeyum Kadhal | Kamal's MD | Uncredited appearance in the song "Dhimu Dhimu" |
| 2018 | Lakshmi | Award presenter | Uncredited role |
| 2.0 | Jayanth Kumar |
