Former politician and Kannada actor K Shivaram passed away at the age of 70
Kannada actor and politician K Shivaram
Kannada actor and politician K Shivaram passed away at the age of 70 in Bengaluru on Thursday. He was well-known for his performances in movies like Baa Nalle Madhuchandrake (1993) and Tiger (2017). K Shivaram had been facing various health problems and was undergoing treatment in a private hospital in the city for the past few days. The final ceremonies for K Shivaram will take place on Friday, March 1.
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K Shivaram was born into a less fortunate family, and his father was the theater coach S. Kempaiah. He began his acting career with Nagathihalli Chandrashekar's adaptation of the novel "Baa Nalle Madhuchandrake," where he played a significant role. The romantic thriller unexpectedly became a hit, but despite this success, K Shivaram struggled to establish himself as a prominent actor in Kannada cinema. His only other noteworthy performance was as Shivram Nayak in Nanda Kishore's action film "Tiger," where his brother-in-law Pradeep played the lead role of Ashok Nayak. The movie also featured the late veteran actor Om Puri in a crucial role.
Netizens took to 'X' to share their condolences:
'Baa Nalle Madhuchandrake', actor #KShivaram, passed away today after battling critical health conditions. A former IAS officer and active politician, he made history as the first person in India to clear the IAS Exam in Kannada.
— Bhargavi (@IamHCB) February 29, 2024
May his soul find peace, and may his family find… pic.twitter.com/hXhKuUwotx
I spoke to Mr K Shivaram in Kanteerava Studio in 2017
— Chetan Kumar Ahimsa / ಚೇತನ್ ಅಹಿಂಸಾ (@ChetanAhimsa) February 29, 2024
He had then made statements about how Modi was benefiting Dalits, & I questioned him as to basis for his claims
In spite of my opposition, he listened calmly, smiled, patted me on the back & wished me luck
He will be missed pic.twitter.com/TMfRV8S29E
Deeply mourn the demise of IAS (Rtd) officer and actor K.Shivaram. Om Shanti pic.twitter.com/9vfrp4nus7
— Vishweshwar Bhat (@VishweshwarBhat) February 29, 2024
It is a tragic day for everybody in our state & country today.
— N M Ramappa (@NM_Ramappa) February 29, 2024
My solemn condolences and prayers go to the family of Shri. K. Shivaram, a jewel of Karnataka, renowned for his roles in bureaucracy, acting, and politics.
His career in bureaucracy saw him excel, becoming the… pic.twitter.com/hGKTvUeOpi
Kannada actor and former civil servant K. Shivaram no morehttps://t.co/acBu4zy8Dn pic.twitter.com/SnCttQHAYQ
— kunal saini (@kunalsaini81275) February 29, 2024
In addition to his acting career, K Shivaram gained recognition for being the first person to successfully clear the UPSC exam in Kannada in 1986, as reported by The Hindu. After serving as a civil servant for several years until his retirement in 2013, he ventured into politics. K Shivaram initially joined the Indian National Congress, later shifted to the Janata Dal (Secular), and eventually settled within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), where he remained active for seven years.
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