Kalanithi Maran

Business Executive

Birthday July 24, 1964

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace Chennai, India

Age 59 years old

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About

Indian media baron known for owning television channels, newspapers, radio stations, a cricket team and a movie production house.

Before Fame

He worked for his family's publishing business before launching Sun TV Network in 1993.

Trivia

In 2006, Sun TV Network was listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange, and he became a billionaire. 

Family Life

His father is the former Union Minister of India, Murasoli Maran. His wife is named Kaveri. He has a daughter named Kaviya Maran.

Associated With

He earned his MBA at the University of Scranton. The college's fictional alumni included The Office characters Ryan Howard and Jim Halpert, played by BJ Novak and John Krasinski.