K. Shivaram (1953-2024) was an Indian actor, politician and former bureaucrat. He is associated with the Bharatiya Janata Party and works mainly in Kannada films. He died of a heart attack on February 29, 2024, in Bangalore, India.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′4″
Hair color: black
Eye color: brown
family and caste
K. Shivaram belongs to the Scheduled Caste community.
Parents and siblings
His father S. Kempaiah was a master of drama. His mother’s name is Chikka Boramma.
wife and children
His wife Vani Shivram is a homemaker. The couple has a daughter named Incharaa Shivaram, who is a psychotherapist.
K. Shivaram and his wife
Photos of K. Shivaram’s daughter and son-in-law
other relatives
His son-in-law Pradeep Bogadi is a Kannada actor.
K. Shivaram and his son-in-law
Profession
K. Shivaram started his career in May 1973 with the Karnataka Crime Investigation Department as a police reporter. At the same time, he also continued his higher education.
bureaucracy
In 1985, he passed the Karnataka Administrative Service (KAS) examination and became the Deputy Inspector General of Police.
Young K. Shivaram
In 1986, he became Assistant Commissioner of Police after passing the Karnataka Administrative Service Examination for the second time and ranking first among candidates from the scheduled caste category.
In 1985, young K. Shivaram
While undergoing training at the Karnataka Police Academy, he passed the Civil Service (UPSC) examination.
K. Shivaram when he was an IAS officer
main post
- 1988: Assistant Commissioner Yadgir
- 1989: Commissioner and Assistant Commissioner, Bijapur Municipality
- 1990: Deputy Commissioner, Bangalore City Corporation
- 1993: Commissioner, Mysuru City Corporation
- 1997: Special Officer, Koppal District
- 2000: Deputy Commissioner of Davangere District
- 2002: Director of Social Welfare
- 2006: Commissioner, Mass Education, Bangalore
- 2009: Food Commissioner, Bengaluru
- 2010: Managing Director, Mysore Sales International Ltd.
- 2011: Principal Secretary, Animal Husbandry
- 2013: District Commissioner, Bengaluru
Movie
In 1993, he made his acting debut in the Kannada film “Baa Nalle Madhuchandrake”, directed by Nagathihalli Chandrashekar.
K. Shivaram (with beard) on the poster of the movie “Baa Nalle Madhuchandrake”
He has also appeared in several other films, including Vasantha Kavya in 1996, Sangliyana Part 3 in 1997, Prathibhatane and Khalanayaka in 1999 and Yarige Beda Duddu in 2001.
K. Shivaram on the poster of the movie Vasantha Kavya (1996)
He subsequently appeared in several Kannada films such as Game For Love in 2003, Naaga in 2006 and O Prema Devathe in 2007. He was last seen in the 2017 Kannada film Tiger, playing the role of Shivram Nayak.
Movie Tiger (Kannada) (2017) poster
politics
In 2013, he joined the Indian National Congress (INC) as a member after retiring as Bangalore District Commissioner. However, in 2014, K. Shivaram left the INC and joined the Janata Dal (Secular) as its member. He contested the Legislative Assembly elections from Bijapur constituency but lost to the BJP candidate Ramesh Jigaji Naji.
K. Shivaram during his tenure as a member of Janata Dal (Secular)
In the same year, he returned to the Indian National Congress and supported the appointment of Dalit leader Dr Parameshwar as deputy chief minister of Karnataka. However, this support caused controversy during the Legislative Assembly elections.
K. Shivaram at a political rally in 2014
On October 14, 2016, K. Shivaram joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after expressing dissatisfaction over the recognition of Dalits in higher positions in Indian National Congress politics.
K. Shivaram joins Rajnath Singh at BJP political rally
He was subsequently appointed as a member of the Karnataka State Executive Council.
other
In 2011, K. Shivaram founded the Chalavadi Mahasabha Charitable Trust in Karnataka and serves as its President. He is the founder and chairman of Karnataka Dalita Maha Sabha. He served as the general secretary of the Karnataka Harijan Sevak Sangh.
assets/property
movable property
- Deposits in Banks and Financial Institutions: Rs. 1,38,439
- LIC or other insurance policy: Rs. 17,50,000
real estate
- Non-agricultural land: Rs. 1,00,00,000
- Residential Building: Rs. 1,10,00,000
notes: The movable and immovable property estimates given are based on 2014. This excludes assets owned by his wife and dependents (minors).
net worth
K. Shivaram’s net worth for FY 2013-2014 is estimated to be Rs. 2.32 Lakhs. It does not include the net worth of his wife and dependents (minors).
die
K. Shivaram died of a heart attack in Bangalore, India, on February 29, 2024, at the age of 70.
Facts/Trivia
- In his free time, K. Shivaram enjoys reading, traveling to distant places and horseback riding.
K. Shivaram while riding a horse
- He became the first person in India to clear the Kannada IAS exam after qualifying UPSC.
K. Shivaram during his tenure as an IAS officer
Categories: Biography
Source: HIS Education