C. S. Seshadri was an influential Indian mathematician known for his contributions to algebraic geometry and representation theory. He was born on June 8, 1932, in Karnataka, India, and made significant advancements in the field, particularly through his work on moduli spaces and geometric invariant theory. Seshadri held prestigious academic positions, including a professorship at Chennai Mathematical Institute. He was also a founding member of the Indian Academy of Sciences and received numerous awards for his research, including the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology. His work continues to inspire mathematicians worldwide.