Former Bureaucrat Turned Actor, K. Shivaram, Passes Away at 70 in Bengaluru
On Thursday, February 29, K. Shivaram, known for his transition from bureaucrat to actor, passed away at the age of 70 in Bengaluru. Shivaram had been undergoing treatment for multiple health issues at a private hospital for an extended period. He was survived by his wife and daughter.
Shivaram made history in 1986 by clearing the UPSC exam in Kannada, becoming the first individual in India to accomplish this feat. Born into a poor Dalit family to theatre coach S. Kempaiah and Chikkaboramma, Shivaram developed a passion for acting during his early years.
His cinematic journey began in 1993 with his debut in Baa Nalle Madhuchandrake, directed by Nagathihalli Chandrashekar, based on the director’s novel of the same name. The film, featuring songs by Hamsalekha, garnered attention as a sleeper hit. Despite this success, Shivaram struggled to establish himself in subsequent films, with his last appearance in Tiger (2017), which starred Pradeep, also his son-in-law.
In addition to his acting career, Shivaram was actively involved in politics, spending seven years with the BJP and serving on the party’s state executive committee. Before his political engagement, he held the position of Bangalore Regional Commissioner until his retirement in 2013.
For More Articles Click Here.