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Shekar Jayaraman Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 14, 2026 • 3 min read

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Date of birth20 April 1986

Age37 (as of 2023)

BirthplaceCincinnati, Ohio, United States

ProfessionAttorney

NationalityAmerican

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyParents: Narayanan Jayaraman and Usha Jayaraman; Sister: Uma Jayaraman

Shekar Jayaraman Biography

Shekar Jayaraman is a Chicago-based attorney and founder of Jayaraman Law who gained wider recognition after appearing on Netflix’s Indian Matchmaking. Trā

Early life and background

Shekar Narayanan Jayaraman was born on April 20, 1986, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Raised in a family with roots in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, he grew up alongside his sister, Uma Jayaraman, who later became a physician. His parents are Narayanan (also referenced as Dr. Jai Jayaraman) and Usha Jayaraman.

Jayaramn’s early education took him to The Ohio State University in Columbus, where he completed a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. He continued his legal education at Loyola University Chicago School of Law, earning a Juris Doctor, and then pursued a Master of Laws in Business and Corporate Governance at the University of South Dakota.

Career

After completing his studies, Jayaraman built a legal career in Illinois. He has been active with bar and court organizations, including the State Bar of Illinois and federal district courts in the Northern Districts of Illinois and Indiana. In 2018 he launched his own practice, Jayaraman Law, a team-oriented firm based in Chicago. The firm’s practice areas include estate planning, business planning, corporate governance and compliance, real estate, and criminal defense. The office address listed for his practice is 307 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 822, Chicago, IL 60601.

Prior to founding his firm, Jayaraman had taken part in civic activity; notably in 2008 he was elected as a national delegate representing Ohio’s 2nd Congressional District at the Democratic National Convention in Denver.

Public profile

Jayaramn first reached a broader public audience through television. He made his digital debut on Netflix’s reality series Indian Matchmaking in 2020 and returned for the show's second season in 2022. On the program he participated in dates that were shown on screen, including meetings with Houston attorney Aparna Shewakramani and event planner Nadia Jagessar. Those appearances brought him increased visibility and social media attention.

Outside of work, Jayaraman’s personal interests include rock climbing and playing the violin. He maintains a vegetarian diet and is identified in public profiles as following Hinduism. He has been associated with a Tesla in accounts of his possessions.

Family and personal life

Shekar Jayaraman is unmarried. His immediate family includes his parents, Narayanan and Usha Jayaraman, and his sister Uma Jayaraman. Publicly available information lists him as a member of the Brahmin caste and notes hobbies and favorite foods and media preferences, such as a liking for dishes like matar paneer and desserts such as rasmalai and rasgulla, and films and shows including American Desi and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.

Latest updates

Following his television appearances, Jayaraman has spoken about the experience as significant and positive, expressing gratitude for the response and support he received. His firm has been active in the Chicago legal community; in 2019 Jayaraman Law was a sponsor of SABA Chicago’s 10th annual gala. He continues to practice law from his Chicago office while maintaining a public profile shaped in part by his role on Indian Matchmaking.

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Recent Work

Indian Matchmaking (Netflix)

Participant in Seasons 1 and 2; appeared on-screen during dating segments (digital debut).

2020/2022
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Career Highlights

  1. Founder of Jayaraman Law (established 2018)
  2. Appeared on Netflix’s Indian Matchmaking (2020, 2022)
  3. Served with State Bar of Illinois and federal district courts in Northern Illinois and Northern Indiana
  4. Elected national delegate to the 2008 Democratic National Convention for Ohio’s 2nd Congressional District
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