K. Shivram
Shivaramu Kempaiah (born 6 April 1953) better known by name K. Shivram,[1][2] is an Indian actor, politician and former bureaucrat.
K. Shivram | |
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| President of Chalavadi Mahasabha | |
| In office 2011–2016 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | H.P. Kumar |
| Officer of Indian Administrative Service | |
| In office 1986–2013 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Shivaramu Kempaiah 6 April 1953 Uragahalli, Bangalore Rural district, Mysore State, India (now in Ramanagara district, Karnataka) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party (since 4 years, 90 days) |
| Other political affiliations |
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| Spouse(s) | Vani Shivram |
| Children | 3 Daughters |
| Parents |
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| Relatives | Pradeep (Son in law) |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Actor, Politician & Former Bureaucrat |
| Website | Official Website |
Early life and education
K. Shivram was born on 6 April 1953. at Uragalli, Ramanagara District. His father was a talented drama master late. S. Kempaiah and mother 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 (India) as Police Reporter. While in service, he continued his studies and got 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. During 1985, he cleared K.A.S. exam and was selected as Deputy superintendent of Police. In the year 1986, he secured 1st rank among the Scheduled Caste community in Karnataka Administrative Service exam and got selected as Assistant commissioner of police (India). While he was undergoing training at Karnataka Police Academy, he cleared civil services exam (UPSC) and was selected for I.A.S. which was his childhood dream. He also holds the Distinction of being the 1st person in India to clear IAS Exam in the Kannada Language.[3][2]
Political career
In 2013, K. Shivram joined Indian National Congress after retirement from Bangalore Regional Commissioner.
In 2014, he was a Janata Dal (Secular) member and contested in Bijapur Lok Sabha constituency and lost the election against Ramesh Jigajinagi.
In 2014, again he rejoined the Indian National Congress in support to get Deputy Chief Minister post to any Dalit leader which led to "a controversy of supporting Dr G. Parameshwar".[4][5][6]
On 14 October 2014, he joined Bharatiya Janata Party after failing to recognise a Dalit in a higher place in Indian National Congress politics.[7]
Personal life
K. Shivram is married to Vani and has three daughters.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Baa Nalle Madhuchandrake | Vivek |
| 1996 | Vasantha Kavya | Vasanth |
| 1997 | Sangliyana Part–3 | |
| 1999 | Prathibhatane | as a Writer |
| 1999 | Khalanayaka | |
| 2001 | Yarige Beda Duddu | |
| 2003 | Game For Love | |
| 2006 | Naaga | |
| 2007 | O Prema Devathe | |
| 2017 | Tiger | Shivram Nayak |
References
- ADR. "K Shivram(JD(S)):Constituency- BIJAPUR(KARNATAKA) - Affidavit Information of Candidate:". myneta.info. Retrieved 19 November 2017.
- "ABOUT ME – K Shivram". kshivram.com. Retrieved 20 November 2017.
- Mera Neta (17 April 2014), K. Shivram, JD(S) || Bijapur, Karnataka, retrieved 19 November 2017
- Suvarna News | ಸುವರ್ಣ ನ್ಯೂಸ್ (1 March 2015), K Shivaram _ TARGET (ಟಾರ್ಗೆಟ್ ) Straight Questions | Part1, retrieved 22 November 2017
- Suvarna News | ಸುವರ್ಣ ನ್ಯೂಸ್ (1 March 2015), K Shivaram _ TARGET (ಟಾರ್ಗೆಟ್ ) Straight Questions | Part2, retrieved 22 November 2017
- Suvarna News | ಸುವರ್ಣ ನ್ಯೂಸ್ (1 March 2015), K Shivaram _ TARGET (ಟಾರ್ಗೆಟ್ ) Straight Questions | Part3, retrieved 22 November 2017
- 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.