K.Shivaram, Kannada actor and former IAS officer, passes away at 71

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Bengaluru, Feb 29, 2024: Renowned bureaucrat-turned-actor K.Shivaram passed away on Thursday, at the age of 71. K Shivram was not keeping well from past few days and was undergoing treatment at HCG Hospital.

 

The actor was on ventilator in the ICU and was reported critical on Wednesday. The news comes as a shock for his fans and the Kannada film fraternity.

K. Shivaram emerged as a significant personality within both the cinematic and governmental realms, becoming the first Kannadiga to pass the IAS examination using Kannada as his medium. His tenures in the civil service were marked by roles in diverse regions such as Vijayapura, Bengaluru, Mysuru, Koppala, and Davangere.

Making his debut in the Kannada cinema with ‘Ba Nalle Madhuchandrake,’ Shivaram quickly made a name for himself through performances in movies like ‘Vasanta Kavya,’ and by portraying a villain in “Sangliana 3.”

Following his retirement in 2013, K. Shivaram extended his versatile career into the realm of politics, initially allying himself with the Congress party. In 2014, he made a bid for a Lok Sabha seat from the Vijayapura constituency, although he did not win. Later, he transitioned his political loyalty to the BJP. Throughout his political journey, he has been recognized for championing the rights of the Dalit community.