Shri M.V.Duraiswamy
(AD 1909 - AD 1979)
Freedom Fighter-Congress Leader-Social Worker
President-Bombay Dadar-Kurla District Congress
President- Dharavi Social Service and Welfare Society
President- Bombay Tanners Association
President- Bombay Tanneries Workers Union
Chairman- Dharavi Co-op. Housing Society Ltd
Member- Bombay Pradesh Congress Committee
Vice President- Bombay Tamilian Association
President- Dharavi Tamilian Association
Shri.M V Duraiswamy, famously known as M.V.D, was the King maker of Dharavi,Mumbai for nearly 4 decades. His Charisma was bigger than Dharavi itself, as his maneuvering brilliance made him the Greatest son of Dharavi. He is often Credited as the "Architect of Modern Dharavi". He was the "GOD FATHER" for Tamils in and around Dharavi, during the Mid-decades of previous Century. Even though he is remembered well for his outstanding service to the Tamil society in Mumbai, his service to all the other sections of society and humanity in general, could not be ignored either. Being a biggest patron of Social justice, he helped anyone and everyone in distress irrespective of their Caste, Creed, Religion, Sex, Ethnicity, and endeavored to uplift their lifestyles.
