K. Shivram

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

K. Shivramu IAS
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
Born
Shivaramu Kempaiah

(1953-04-06)6 April 1953
Uragahalli, Bangalore Rural district, Mysore State, India (now in Ramanagara district, Karnataka)
Died29 February 2024(2024-02-29) (aged 70)
Bangalore, India
Political partyBharatiya Janata Party
(2016–2024)
Other political
affiliations
SpouseVani Shivram
Parents
  • S. Kempaiah
  • Chikka Boramma
RelativesPradeep Bogadi (Son in law)
Alma mater
OccupationActor, politician and bureaucrat
WebsiteOfficial Website

Early life and education

K. Shivramu was born on 6 April 1953 at Uragalli, Ramanagara 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

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

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

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

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.[8]

Filmography
YearFilmRole
1993Baa Nalle MadhuchandrakeVivek
1996Vasantha KavyaVasanth
1997Sangliyana Part–3
1999Prathibhataneas a Writer
1999Khalanayaka
2001Yarige Beda Duddu
2003Game For Love
2006Naaga
2007O Prema Devathe
2017TigerShivram Nayak

References
  1. ADR. "K Shivram(JD(S)):Constituency- BIJAPUR(KARNATAKA) – Affidavit Information of Candidate". myneta.info. Retrieved 19 November 2017.
  2. "ABOUT ME – K Shivram". kshivram.com. 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. Former IAS Officer, Sandalwood Actor K Shivaram No More
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