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Dr V.P.Sidhan of Cholayil Medimix

Late Dr. V. P. Sidhan
Founder of Cholayil Group

Among many proficient visionaries at Cholayil, one name that clearly stands out is Dr. V.P. Sidhan. His vision and innovative thinking, coupled with extensive ongoing research, has resulted in many reputed Ayurvedic health care formulations.

He conceptualised the wonder bar Medimix – a natural remedy to multiple skin-related issues – during his academic pursuits. And being an astute businessman, he understood the importance and the power of communication and soon turned a simple Ayurveda product into a highly sought-after brand.

His business acumen was lauded by the Lions Club, with whom he was associated in the capacity of District Chairman for over a decade. The Rotary Club International also conferred upon him the prestigious ‘Vocational Excellence Award’ for his exceptional humanitarian work.

He has and will forever remain the driving force behind Cholayil.

Mr Pradeep Cholayil
Chairman & Managing Director, Cholayil Private Limited
Having started his career as the Head of Marketing & Finance Departments of Cholayil, Mr. Pradeep Cholayil grew to become the Managing Director under the able guidance of his father the Late Dr. V.P. Sidhan. He was instrumental in launching our flagship brand Medimix all over India and subsequently in international markets. The Medimix Ayurvedic 18-Herb Soap has now gone on to become the world’s most sold Ayurvedic soap. It was also through his zeal and efforts that the company could acquire two personal care brands ‘Cuticura’ and ‘Krishna Thulasi’ in the years 2001 and 2011 respectively.
Mr.Pradeep Cholayil of Medimix
Mrs. Jaya Devi Cholayil of Medimix Jullaaha
Mrs. Jaya Devi Cholayil
Director of Research & Development, Cholayil Private Limited
A self-taught artist & a trained designer from NIFT, Mrs. Jayadevi Cholayil is recognised for her eco-friendly fusion of handmade traditional and contemporary clothes. She founded the brand Jullaaha and her mission is to incorporate social & environmental responsibility into everyday practices. In order to achieve this, she provides stable employment to destitute women and also trains the inmates of The Banyan – a mental health NGO – in craft forms like Batik, Block Print, Kalamkaari and others. As the R&D Director at Cholayil, she has created a line of exotic handmade soaps and personal care products under the Jullaaha label which have all been very well received. She has also won many awards, with the most recent one being The Women entrepreneur of the year conferred by FICCI – FLO.

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