Rajindar Sachar was born on 22 December 1923. His place of birth was Lahore (Now a part of Pakistan).

His father was Late Shri Bhim Sen Sachar Freedom Fighter in Independence Movement for India against the British. Was a Congress leader of Legislative Party in Punjab Assembly. Minister in 1946 in Govt. of Punjab.

He was the first Chief Minister of Punjab (India) immediately after the first general election held in 1952. Was Governor of Orissa and Andhra Pradesh from 1956-1961. He was also High Commissioner for India to Sri Lanka from 1965 to 1966.