Tamil is a classical language. Its impact on culture, literature, and identity by Dr. George Hart.

About Dr. Hart:
• Professor George Luzerne Hart, III, Professor Emeritus of Tamil language at the University of California, Berkeley.
• His work focuses on classical Tamil literature and on identifying the relationships between Tamil and Sanskrit literature.
• In 2015, the Government of India awarded him the title of Padma Shri.
• Prof. Hart received his PhD in Sanskrit from Harvard University in 1971.
• He has also studied Latin, Greek, and several modern European and Indian languages.
• He founded the Tamil Department at the University of Berkeley.
• Hart is best known for translating several Tamil epics into English and for his argument that Tamil is a classical language, a status that the Government of India formally accorded on 18 September 2004.
• He is married to Kausalya Hart, who is also a professor and Tamil textbook author.
• For more details, check into: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George.

Interviewer, Dr. Soma IIlangovan:
• Graduated from Tanjore Medical College in 1971.
• Moved to Chicago after completing his medical education.
• Completed post-graduate medical education.
• Continued to serve in Chicago in the field of medicine.
• Also, actively worked for the upliftment of the Tamil language and literature.
• Took leadership roles in:
• Chicago Tamil Sangam
• Federation of Tamil Sangams of North America.
• Introduced many eminent Tamil scholars to the community, including Dr. George Hart.
He currently lives in North Carolina, serving human rights globally alongside his wife, Dr. Saroja Ilangovan.

Coordinated and Filmed by Dr. Jay J. Gopal:
• ⁠Education - Graduate of Madras Medical College.
• ⁠Professional Experience: Served as Chief of Pediatrics and Director of Neonatology in Baltimore, Maryland.
• ⁠Founding Contributions: Founded the American Tamil Medical Association and served as its first President.
• Current Status: Currently retired and residing in Florida, dedicating time to public service.