Nalini Chidambaram Age, Caste, Husband, Family, Biography & More StarsUnfolded

ProfessionAdvocateFamous ForBeing the wife of P. ChidambaramPhysical Stats & MoreHeight (approx.)in centimeters- 165 cm
in meters- 1.65 m
in feet inches- 5’ 5”Weight (approx.)in kilograms- 65 kg
in pounds- 143 lbsEye ColourBlackHair ColourBlackPersonal LifeDate of BirthYear 1946Age (as in 2019)73 YearsBirthplaceChennai, Tamil NaduNationalityIndianHometownChennai, Tamil NaduSchool• Vidyodaya School, Chennai
• Stella Maris College, ChennaiCollege/University• The University of Madras, Chennai
• Madras Law College (now Dr Ambedkar Government Law College), ChennaiEducational Qualification(s)• B.Sc in Mathematics from the University of Madras, Chennai
• Bachelor of Laws from the Madras Law College, ChennaiReligionHinduismCasteKongu Vellalar (Vellalar Community)Food HabitVegetarianAddress16, Pycrofts Garden Road, Chennai, Tamil NaduControversies• In July 1992, she allegedly invested in the shares of a company which was involved in the share market scam. Reportedly, she knew about the scam, and instead of reporting it, she invested money in it. When this information came to light, it turned into a major controversy, and her husband, P. Chidambaram, had to resign from his post of Minister of State for Commerce.

• In 2005, she was appointed as a senior legal counsel to the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT). Several political leaders raised objections on her appointment in the parliament as it fell directly under P. Chidambaram's ministry. The opposition demanded her resignation from the post.

• On 21 September 2014, her name appeared in the "Sharda Chit Fund Scam" for a payment of 1.40 Crores INR as legal fees to her by the Sharda Group. The CBI stated that it was examining the transaction. Although, Nalini stated that it was just her legal fees.

• On 11 May 2018, the Income Tax Department filed a charge-sheet (under the Black Money Act) against Nalini Chidambaram; accusing her of not disclosing her overseas assets, such as her property in the UK worth 5.37 Crores INR.

• On 11 January 2019, the CBI filed a charge sheet against her, and she was summoned by the ED for her involvement in the "Sharda Chit Fund Scam". Allegedly, she accepted a bribe of 1.40 Crores INR from the Sharda Group of Companies. Reportedly, she entered into a conspiracy with Sudipta Sen (Proprietor of the Sharda Group) and others with the intention of cheating and misappropriation of funds.

Relationships & MoreMarital StatusMarriedAffairs/BoyfriendsP. ChidambaramMarriage Date11 December 1968FamilyHusband/SpouseP. Chidambaram

Nalini Chidambaram with her husband P. Chidambaram

ChildrenSon- Karti Chidambaram

Nalini Chidambaram with her son Karti Chidambaram

Daughter- NoneParentsFather- P.S. Kailasam (a former Supreme Court Judge)
Mother- Soundara Kailasam (Tamil Poet and Orator)

Nalini Chidambaram's parents P.S. Kailasam and Soundara Kailasam

SiblingsBrother- Sadayavel Kailasam (Orthopaedic Surgeon)

Nalini Chidambaram's brother Sadayavel Kailasam

Sister(s)- 2
• Vimala Ramalingam (Elder; Paediatrician)
• Padmini Sivasubramanian (Younger; Agriculturist)Style QuotientCar CollectionToyota Innova (2012 Model)Assets/Properties (as in 2016)Cash: 1.24 Lacs INR
Bank Deposits: 85 Lacs INR
Jewellery: 1437 gms Gold worth 39.17 Lacs INR, 52 kgs Silver worth 20.46 Lacs INR, and Diamonds of 76.61 carats worth 22.98 Lacs INR
Agricultural Land: worth 2 Crores INR in Karnataka
Agricultural Land: worth 14 Lacs INR in Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu
Agricultural Land: worth 21.45 Lacs INR in Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu
Commercial Building: worth 45 Lacs INR in Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu
Residential Building: worth 4.04 Crores INR in Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu
Residential Building: worth 16.05 Crores INR in Jor Bagh, New Delhi

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