Shekar Narayanan Jayaraman, a prominent attorney hailing from Cincinnati, United States, has gained recognition for his appearances on Netflix’s reality television series, “Indian Matchmaking,” in both Season 1 (2020) and Season 2 (2022).
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Born on April 20, 1986, in Cincinnati, Ohio, belonging to the zodiac sign Taurus.
Shekar Jayaraman’s parents, Dr. Jai Jayaraman and Usha Sitaraman, originate from Madurai, Tamil Nadu. He has an elder sister, Uma Jayaraman, who is a physician practicing in the United States.
Regarding his personal life, Shekar Jayaraman is currently unmarried and has not been reported to be in any known relationships. He has shared his love for vegetarian food, with favorites like Matar Paneer, Rasam, Rasmalai, and Rasgulla. He has a penchant for rock climbing and playing the violin in his free time.
EDUCATION
Educationally, Shekar’s journey has been remarkable. He completed his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from The Ohio State University between 2004 and 2008. Subsequently, he pursued his legal career, earning a Doctor of Law degree from the University of South Dakota from 2011 to 2014. Further advancing his legal expertise, he obtained a Master of Laws in Business and Corporate Governance from Loyola University Chicago School of Law, Chicago, in 2014-2015.
CAREER
Professionally, Shekar Jayaraman is the founder of Jayaraman Law, a team-oriented law firm based in Chicago, Illinois. His legal practice encompasses various domains, including Estate Planning, Business Planning, Corporate Governance, Corporate Compliance, Real Estate, and Criminal Defense. Prior to establishing his law firm, he contributed his legal acumen to organizations like The State Bar of Illinois, United States District Court – Northern District of Illinois, and United States District Court – Northern District of Indiana.
In addition to his legal career, Shekar Jayaraman has been actively involved in political and social spheres. He was elected as a national delegate to represent the 2nd Congressional District of Ohio at the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colombia, demonstrating his commitment to civic engagement.
Shekar’s participation in the “Indian Matchmaking” series brought him into the spotlight. In Season 1, he went on dates with event planner Nadia Jaggessar and Houston attorney Aparna Shwekaramani. While his date with Aparna didn’t lead to a romantic connection, they maintained a friendly relationship and supported each other’s post-show endeavors. His date with Nadia seemed promising initially, but they eventually decided to part ways due to fundamental differences in their outlooks on dating and worldviews.
In 2022, Shekar Jayaraman made a return appearance in “Indian Matchmaking” Season 2. His experiences on the show and the ensuing recognition have been a transformative journey for him, with increased visibility and opportunities in the public sphere.
Apart from his professional and television endeavors, Shekar Jayaraman is known to enjoy consuming alcohol on various occasions, adding a touch of sophistication to his multifaceted life. In interviews, he has expressed gratitude for the support and kindness he has received from his audience and fans throughout his journey.
