Isari R. Velan was an Indian actor, politician and former Member of the Legislative Assembly of Tamil Nadu. His daughter Azaghu Tamil Selvi is a doctor who is also an Educationist. His son Ishari K. Ganesh is an educationist who acted in few films and also produced and distributed films. Velan's grandson Varun is also an actor who acted in films like Thalaivaa, Vanamagan and Bogan.