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Gnani Sankaran | |
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| Born | N. Vembusamy Sankaran 4 January 1954 Chengalpattu, Madras State (now Tamil Nadu), India |
| Died | 15 January 2018 (aged 64) Chennai, India |
| Occupation | Journalist, writer |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Subject | Society, culture, politics |
| Spouse | Padmavathi |
| Children | Manush Nandan |
N. Vembusamy Sankaran (4 January 1954 – 15 January 2018),[1] known popularly as Gnani, was an Indian journalist and writer in Tamil language. He wrote articles under the pseudonyms Vamban, Cynic and Nandan, and is known for frank and uncompromising views on politics and culture, which he has expressed in the media for 30 years. He functioned in multiple roles in newspapers, magazines, plays and films.[2] His son Manush Nandan works as a cinematographer in Tamil cinema.[3]
- ^ "Political commentator and theatre personality Gnani Sankaran is no more". Mumbai Mirror. 15 January 2018. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
- ^ Santhanam, Kausalya (20 June 2008). "Communication is the key". The Hindu. Chennai, India. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
- ^ "Journalist Gnani passes away". The Hindu. 15 January 2018. Retrieved 15 January 2018.