V. D. Swami

V. D. Swami
Born
Venkatarma Doraiswami

1910 (1910)
Died1993 (aged 82–83)
NationalityIndian
Occupation(s)Industrialist
Philanthropist
SpouseVasantha Swami
ChildrenArvind Swamy
RelativesAdhira Swamy (grandchild)
Rudra Swamy (grandchild)

V. D. Swami (born Venkatarma Doraiswami; 1910 – 1993) was an Indian industrialist and philanthropist who was one of the founders of the eye hospital Sankara Nethralaya in Chennai.[1][2] He is the father of Tamil actor Arvind Swamy.

  1. ^ "V. D. Swami's contributions to noble causes recalled". The Hindu. 25 December 2010.
  2. ^ "Sankara Nethralaya dedicates auditorium". The New Indian Express.