The mother of the 49th vice president of the United States, Shyamala Gopalan Har’is’ was born on December 7, 1938. As Shyamala was born on December 7, She belongs to the zodiac sign Sagittarius, and they are known for their precise & intelligent nature, which Shyamala was.

She Was Born in Madras, Madras Province, British India, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India today. Shyamala was an Indian girl with big dreams at an early age which she fulfilled by going to the United States Of America (USA)

How Much Was Shyamala Gopalan’s Networth?

From an early age, the intelligent girl Shyamala wanted to be a successful woman, leading her to America, also known as the land of opportunities. Shyamala had an estimated networth of $1 Million in 2009, as per the reports.

As Shyamala Had chosen to contribute to her life in the medical field, She completed her Ph.D. in nutrition and endocrinology. Shyamala covered much of her wealth from her career as a doctor or research scientist.

According to Forbes, her Daughter Kamala Harris currently has a guestimated networth of  $5 Million, and her second Daughter Maya Harris has an estimated networth of  $1.5 Million.

Early Life Of Shyamala Harris

Shyamala’s father, P. V. GShyamala’ss an Indian civil servant and a member of the Central Secretariat Service. Shyamala’s parents were said Shyamala’s-minded when it came to raising their children, which also led to unconventional lives.

As Shyamala was always interested in Carnatic Musical Style, she won a National Championship competition in her teenage days. As time passed, Shyamala chose to study Home Science at Lady Irwin College, earning her a BSc Degree.

Shyamala Gopalan And Her Husband Donald Harris Smiling For Beautiful Picture
Source: Shyamala Gopalan And Her Husband Donald Harris Smiling For Beautiful Picture.
Source: The Mercury News

As Shyamala was selected for the Master’s program at the University of CalifornMaster’seley, her parents used their retirement savings for her tuition.

Shyamala’s parents had no access to a telephoShyamala’shey had to communicate through Aerogram.

Happiest Moment Of Shyamalan Gopalan Harris

Maybe the intelligent and talented Shyamala had a lot of exciting and happy moments, but she reported in an interview that her Daughter Kamala Harris made her the happiest.

Shyamala In Her Early Days With Her Daughter Kamala Harris
Shyamala In Her Early Days With Her Daughter Kamala Harris.
Source: Politico

Though Shyamala waKamala’sesent at her Daughter Kamala’s triumphant moment of being the first African-American Vice president Of the United States Of America, she is happily watching her Daughter succeed from heaven.

But, Shaymala was present when her Daughter Kamala became the first woman District Attorney in San Francisco’s history. Shyamala was very happy and delightedFrancisco’s Daughter in that position.

Even after being from a different continent, Shyamala’s Daughter proved that anyone could do anything, Shyamala’s proudest moment for Shyamala.

Kamala Harris – Daughter Of Shyamala Harris

Kamala Harris was the first African-American Vice president Of the United States Of America, which is a historical moment as well.

Shyamala's Daughter Kamala Harris Standing On Right With 46th U.S. President Joe Biden On Her Left
Shyamala’s Daughter Kamala Harris Standing On Right With 46th U.S. President Joe Biden On Her Left.
Source: Forbes

Shyamala gave birth to Kamala Harris on October 20, 1964, in Oakland, California. Despite being from a different country, Shyamala’s Daughter Kamala proved to the world that anyone from anywhere can do anything.

49th Vice President Of U.S Kamala Harris (left) And 46th President (left) Joe Biden In
 The White House
49th Vice President Of U.S Kamala Harris (left) And 46th President (left) Joe Biden In
The White House.
Source: USNews.com

Shyamala’s Daughter Kamala was married to Douglas Emhoff on AugusShyamala’s, also known as the second gentleman of the United States.

Wedding Picture Of Shyamala Gopalan's Daughter Kamala Harris.
Wedding Picture Of Shyamala Gopalan’s Daughter Kamala Harris.
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Kamala HarGopalan’sin an interview that her mother, Shyamala Gopalan Harris, was her greatest inspiration and a reason for her most significant achievements.

Kamala Harris Praising Her Mother Shyamala

The Daughter of Shyamala Harris, Kamala Always mentioned her mother for her success or achievements. On March 1, 2020, Kamala wrote:

Kamala Harris Posting A old Picture Of Shyamala And Kamala. Ka”ala Mentions Her Mother For Her Best Achievements Today And Expresses I.T. Through Her Facebook Post.
Source: Facebook Post


My mother, Shyamala Gopalan Harris, was a force of nature and the greatest source of inspirationThere’slife. ShI’daught my sister Maya and me the Women of hard work a”d to believe in our power to right what is wrong. There’s no one I’d rather honor on this first day of Women’s History Month.

On her, Facebook posted a youngI.T.icture of Shyamala looking at infant Kamala Harris.

Research Of Shyamala Gopalan Harris

The Talented Sagittarius girl Shyamala contributed her whole life to science and social work. Shyamala completed her Bachelors In Science from Lady Irwin College located in India. Then, she completed her Master’s and Ph.D. from the University of California, BeMaster’sU.S.A.


As Shyamala started her research paper, she began gaining ground knowledge about breast cancer hormones. Her deep research on this topic changed the science research community on how hormones pertain to breast cancer.


In 2009 she said, “The world of women affected by breast cancer changed for the better because of Harris’s presence in it,” Which is most certainly true.

Is ShyamHarris’sis On Social Media?

The innovative genius Shyamala is not on any social media platforms; it can be for many reasons. The social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter developed adequately around 2008 -2010.

Shyamala left the world in 2009, which is why she’s not on social media, as she was already 70 years old. The following reason is his busy schedule with teaching, family time, and social work.

Shyamala Gopalan’s Demise

On February 11, 2009, Shyamala Died of colon cancer in Oakland, Gopalan’sa, United States. Her Daughter Kamala Harris Carried Her Ashes to Chennai (Indian Ocean) following Hindu rituals.

Before her death, Shyamala had requested donations to Breast Cancer Action Corporation in the U.S., and after her demise, it was fulfilled.

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