Arun Pandian is an Indian film actor, director, producer and politician. He began his career as an actor with the critically acclaimed film Oomai Vizhigal (1986). After retiring from acting, he took the post of chief producer for the London-based Ayngaran International, a film production, and distribution company, however, he later started his own production and distribution company A&P Groups.
Profile
- Name: Arun Pandian
- Other name: Arun Pandyan
- Born: July 13, 1958
- Star Sign: Cancer
- Birth Place: Batticaloa, Sri Lanka
- Height: 183 cm
- Education:
- Profession: Film Actor, Director, Politician,
- Citizenship: India
- Language: Hindi
Politics
Arun Pandian became a Member of Legislative Assembly in 2011 after contesting in the Tamil Nadu legislative assembly election as a Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam candidate for the constituency of Peravurani. He is alleged as one of the politicians in Tamil Nadu supporting the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam.
Family & Education
Arun Pandian is the son of retired Lt.Col. D.P. Chellaiah and resides in Chennai. He has three daughters, named Kavitha Pandian, Kirana Pandian, and Keerthi Pandian. He holds a Bachelors in economics from Madras University.
- Spouse: Vijaya Pandian
- Children: Kavitha Pandian, Keerthi Pandian, Kirana Pandian
- Parents: D.P. Chellaiah, Lt.Col. D.P. Chellaiah