V. K. Sasikala is an Indian politician and a close aide of the late J. Jayalalithaa, the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. She was born on August 15, 1957, and became a prominent figure in the AIADMK party, which was founded by M. G. Ramachandran. Sasikala played a significant role in the party's operations and was involved in various political activities. In 2017, she was convicted in a corruption case and sentenced to prison, which impacted her political career. Despite her legal challenges, she remains a notable figure in Tamil Nadu politics.