Bio/Wiki
| Full name | Kesava Iyengar Parasaran |
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| Other name | Parasaran Kesava Iyengar |
| Names earned | Pitamaha of the India Bar |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 168 cm (5’ 6”) |
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| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Grey (semi-bald) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| BA | Economics |
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| LLB | Madras Law College |
Personal Life
| Date of Birth | 09/10/1927 |
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| Age (as of 2023) | 96 Years |
| Birthplace | Srirangam, Madras State, British India (now Tamil Nadu, India) |
| Zodiac sign | Libra |
| Nationality | British Indian (1927-1947), Indian (1947-present) |
| Hometown | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Pancha-Dravida Brahmin |
| Address | House number 8, Eighth Street, Dr. Radhakrishnan Road, Mylapore, Chennai – 600004, Tamil Nadu, India |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Widower | ||||||||||||||
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| Marriage Date | 11/07/1949 | ||||||||||||||
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Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| K. Parasaran is renowned for handling religious cases in the court of law. | |
| He held prestigious legal roles in the government such as Advocate General of Tamil Nadu, Solicitor General of India, and Attorney General of India. | |
| He memorized verses from the Ramayana before completing seventh grade. | |
| In 1950, he commenced his legal practice at the Madras High Court. | |
| K. Parasaran declined to represent the Indian government in the court case regarding the demolition of The Indian Express building. | |
| He actively engaged in various interstate water dispute cases, including the Cauvery River water conflict. | |
| K. Parasaran is a relative of South Indian actor Kamal Haasan. | |
| From 2012 to 2018, he served as a member of the Rajya Sabha. | |
| He was appointed as the leader of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra trust. | |
| Throughout his career, K. Parasaran has been honored with multiple awards and accolades. |
