Vimala Rangachar
Indian art scholar
Vimala Rangachar (1929 – 25 February 2025) was an Indian educationist who was associated with the fine arts and performing arts conservation movement of Karnataka. She was one of the founding members of the Mysore Education Society and was a recipient of the Karnataka government's Rajyotsava Award for her contributions to the fields of education, arts and culture.
Early life
Vimala Rangachar was born in 1929 to Ammanni Ammal and SK Ramanuja Iyengar. The family had roots in Bangalore's Malleshwaram neighborhood with her grandfather Venkataranga Iyengar being one of the founders of Malleswaram in the late 19th century. She developed an early interest in the arts and education.
At the age of 16, she married Dr. Rangachar, a doctor and army veteran who had served in Italy during World War II. Despite the early marriage, she pursued higher education, completing her graduate degrees in English and Psychology.
Career
Rangachar was one of the founders of the Mysore Education Society (MES) in 1956. She led the society's build out of educational institutions, including schools and colleges, eventually chairing the organization for many years. At the time of her death in 2025, she remained an active member of its management committee.
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