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 |
| Spouse | Arthi |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent(s) | Isari Velan and Pushpa Velan |
| Relatives | Varun (Nephew)[1] |
| Occupation | Chancellor/Chairman of Vels University |
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.[2] 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).[3]
Ganesh is also the founder and chairman of Vels Film International, which produces films in Tamil cinema.[4]
Personal life
[edit]Ganesh was born to politician Isari Velan and Pushpa Velan.[5]
He's known for his involvement in various educational and social initiatives, including his role as Chancellor of Vels University.
Filmography
[edit]As producer
[edit]| 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 | [6] |
| Sumo | ||
| Genie † | ||
| 2026 | Mookuthi Amman 2 † | |
| TBA | Dayangaram † |
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Chutney Sambar | Disney+Hotstar series |
As actor
[edit]| 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 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Isari Velan's grandson in Victor's debut film". The Times of India. 16 January 2017. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Ishari K. Ganesh".
- ^ "MEET OUR CHAIRMAN".
- ^ "Producer Ishari Ganesh's mother passes away - Tamil News". IndiaGlitz.com. 14 July 2022. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
- ^ "Jiiva's next with Pa Vijay titled 'Aghathiyaa'". The Times of India. 7 October 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 25 December 2024.
External links
[edit]- 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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