Gopala Iyengar was a respected lawyer in Paramakudi, Tamil Nadu. He played a pivotal role in the life of D. Srinivasan, Kamal Haasan's father, by supporting his education after the early demise of Srinivasan's own father. Gopala Iyengar later became Srinivasan's mentor and father-in-law, as Srinivasan married his daughter, Rajalakshmi.
Lesser Known Facts
Gopala Iyengar mentored D. Srinivasan in his legal career.
He became Srinivasan's father-in-law by marrying his daughter Rajalakshmi to him.
Srinivasan began his legal career as a junior under Gopala Iyengar.