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Gnani Sankaran is an Indian journalist and writer. He is best known for his work in Tamil journalism and literature. He is the founder and editor of the Tamil magazine, Nakkheeran. He has written several books, including the novel, The Story of a Village. Gnani Sankaran was born on 4 January 1954 in Chengalpattu, India. He completed his schooling from the Government Higher Secondary School in Chengalpattu. He then went on to pursue a degree in journalism from the Madras Christian College. Gnani Sankaran began his career as a journalist in the early 1980s. He worked as a reporter for the Tamil daily, Dinamani. He then went on to become the editor of the Tamil magazine, Nakkheeran. He has also written several books, including the novel, The Story of a Village. Gnani Sankaran is married and has two children. He currently resides in Chennai, India. As of 2021, he is 64 years old and has an estimated net worth of $1 million.

Popular As N. Vembusamy Sankaran
Occupation Journalist, writer
Age 64 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 4 January, 1954
Birthday 4 January
Birthplace Chengalpattu, Madras State (now Tamil Nadu), India
Date of death January 15, 2018,
Died Place Chennai, India
Nationality India

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Who Is Gnani Sankaran's Wife?

His wife is Padmavathi

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Children Manush Nandan

Gnani Sankaran Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Gnani Sankaran worth at the age of 64 years old? Gnani Sankaran’s income source is mostly from being a successful Journalist. He is from India. We have estimated Gnani Sankaran's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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2018

On 15 January 2018, Gnani died suddenly at 12.30 am at his home in KK Nagar, Chennai at the age of 64. It is said that he had been suffering from kidney ailments for a few years and had been undergoing regular dialysis. His sudden demise has shocked journalists, writers and activists in Tamil Nadu. Tributes have been pouring in online from readers and colleagues. His body was donated to Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital-Medical College.

2008

Gnani was the editor of a Tamil magazine Dheemtharikida, which was first published in printed form and then in electronic form. Now his official website www.gnani.net launched on 2 October 2008 contains "o pakkangal" which he is currently writing on Kalki, updated everyweek. It also contains some of old dheemtharikida articles and the others he wrote on the year 2010 as well as info about all his areas of activities - theatre, video, print etc.

1954

N. Vembusamy Sankaran (4 January 1954 – 15 January 2018), 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. His son Manush Nandan works as a cinematographer in Tamil cinema.

Gnani was born to Jayalakshmi and N. Vembusamy on 4 January 1954 in Chengalpattu, a town in India's erstwhile Madras State (now Tamil Nadu), where he was also schooled. His father worked as a journalist with an English daily. As a student Gnani showed interest in oratory, writing and acting. He was a part of first Rail Passenger's Association. He graduated from the Madras Christian College.