C. Sankaran Nair was a prominent Indian lawyer, judge, and political leader during the British colonial era and a key but often underappreciated figure in India's independence movement. He was born on 11 July 1857 and passed away in 1934 in Malabar, Kerala. His father was a Tehsildar in the British government. C Sankaran Nair started his career as a lawyer in the Madras High Court in 1880. C Sankaran Nair served as the Advocate General and Acting Attorney of the Government by 1908. C. Sankaran Nair, also known as Sir Chettur Sankaran Nair, He was passed away in 1934.
If you're hearing his name in connection with Akshay Kumar's rumored film Kesari Chapter 2, it’s because of his powerful role in challenging British rule from within the legal system. This film is based on the biography of a patriot who dragged the British government to court after the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. He even returned the title of knight.
Who Was C. Sankaran Nair?
- Full Name: Chettur Sankaran Nair
- Born: July 11, 1857, in Malabar (now part of Kerala)
- Died: April 22, 1934
- Profession: Lawyer, Judge, Politician
Key Roles:
- Member of the Viceroy’s Executive Council (1915–1919)
- President of the Indian National Congress in 1897
- Later a Madras High Court judge
Why Is He Called a Real Hero? He challenged the British rule after the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre?
C. Sankaran Nair is remembered for his bold resignation from the Viceroy’s Executive Council in 1919- a direct protest against the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in Amritsar, where hundreds of innocent Indians were killed by British troops. His resignation was a rare act of courage and principle at a time when most Indian leaders were still trying to work within the British system.
He didn't stop there. He even wrote a book criticizing the British government's actions and held the Lieutenant Governor of Punjab responsible for the massacre. This led to a famous legal battle in London where he fought for justice and to bring the truth about the massacre to light.
While the movie "Kesari" (2019) was about the Battle of Saragarhi, "Kesari Chapter 2" seems to be focusing on C. Sankaran Nair's courageous fight for justice after the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. So, while he might not have been directly involved in the events of the first "Kesari," his story is one of immense bravery and standing up for what is right, making him a true hero in India's struggle for independence. He used his legal knowledge and strong will to challenge the powerful British Empire.
