Shivaramu Kempaiah (6 April 1953 – 29 February 2024), better known by the name K. Shivram,[1][2] was an Indian actor, politician, and bureaucrat.

K. Shivram
President of Chalavadi Mahasabha
In office
2011–2016
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byH.P. Kumar
Officer of Indian Administrative Service
In office
1986–2013
Personal details
BornShivaramu Kempaiah
(1953-04-06)6 April 1953
Died29 February 2024(2024-02-29) (aged 70)
Bangalore, India
PartyBharatiya Janata Party
(2016–2024)
Other party
SpouseVani Shivram
Parents
  • S. Kempaiah
  • Chikka Boramma
RelativesPradeep Bogadi (Son in law)
OccupationActor, politician and bureaucrat
WebsiteOfficial Website

Early life and education

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K. Shivramu was born on 6 April 1953 at Uragalli, Bangalore south District. His father was a talented drama master, the late S. Kempaiah, and his mother was Chikkaboramma. Having completed his primary schooling in his village, he moved to Bangalore and studied high school at Malleshwaram Government School. During 1972, right after his high schooling, he completed his typing and shorthand course both in English and Kannada and got into a government job. In May 1973, he joined the Crime Investigation Department as a police reporter. While in service, he continued his studies and got a Bachelor of Arts degree from V. V. Puram Evening College of Arts & Commerce. He got a Master of Arts (History) degree through correspondence from the open university of Mysore in the year 1982. In 1985, he cleared the K.A.S. exam and was selected as Deputy superintendent of Police. In the year 1986, he secured first rank among the Scheduled Caste community in the Karnataka Administrative Service exam and got selected as Assistant commissioner of police. While he was undergoing training at Karnataka Police Academy, he cleared the civil services exam (UPSC) and was selected for the I.A.S. which had been his childhood dream. He also held the distinction of being the first person in India to clear the IAS Exam in the Kannada Language.[3][2]

Political career

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In 2013, K. Shivramu joined the Indian National Congress after retirement from his position as Bangalore Regional Commissioner.[citation needed]

In 2014, he was a Janata Dal (Secular) member and contested Bijapur Lok Sabha constituency and lost the election against Ramesh Jigajinagi.[citation needed]

In 2014, he again rejoined the Indian National Congress in support of getting the Deputy Chief Minister's post for any Dalit leader, which led to "a controversy of supporting Dr G. Parameshwar".[4][5][6]

On 14 October 2016, he joined the Bharatiya Janata Party after failing to recognise a Dalit in a higher place in Indian National Congress politics.[7]

Health issues and death

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Shivram was battling multiple health issues and was undergoing treatment. He died of a heart attack on 29 February 2024, at the age of 70.

Filmography

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YearFilmRoleRef.
1993Baa Nalle MadhuchandrakeVivek
1996Vasantha KavyaVasanth
1997Sangliyana Part–3
1999PrathibhataneAs Writer
1999Khalanayaka
2001Yarige Beda Duddu
2003Game For LoveSurya
2006NaagaNagaraja[8]
2007O Prema Devathe
2017TigerShivram Nayak

References

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  1. ADR. "K Shivram(JD(S)):Constituency- BIJAPUR(KARNATAKA) – Affidavit Information of Candidate". myneta.info. Retrieved 19 November 2017.
  2. 1 2 "ABOUT ME – K Shivram". kshivram.com. Archived from the original on 18 January 2019. Retrieved 20 November 2017.
  3. Mera Neta (17 April 2014), K. Shivram, JD(S) || Bijapur, Karnataka, retrieved 19 November 2017
  4. Suvarna News | ಸುವರ್ಣ ನ್ಯೂಸ್ (1 March 2015), K Shivaram _ TARGET (ಟಾರ್ಗೆಟ್ ) Straight Questions | Part1, retrieved 22 November 2017
  5. Suvarna News | ಸುವರ್ಣ ನ್ಯೂಸ್ (1 March 2015), K Shivaram _ TARGET (ಟಾರ್ಗೆಟ್ ) Straight Questions | Part2, retrieved 22 November 2017
  6. Suvarna News | ಸುವರ್ಣ ನ್ಯೂಸ್ (1 March 2015), K Shivaram _ TARGET (ಟಾರ್ಗೆಟ್ ) Straight Questions | Part3, retrieved 22 November 2017
  7. Poovanna, Sharan (13 October 2016). "Ex-IAS officer K. Shivaram to join BJP on Friday". livemint.com/Politics/F47JzO8G9fuyex3SuTrt7M/ExIAS-officer-K-Shivaram-to-join-BJP-on-Friday.html. Retrieved 22 November 2017.
  8. Deepak, S. N. "Naga". Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 18 May 2006. Retrieved 25 March 2026.