Do you know K. Shivaram became the first person in India to pass the IAS Exam in the Kannada Language?
He cleared the UPSC exams in Kannada, becoming the first Indian to earn the IAS in that language.
K. Shivaram Age, Death, Wife, Children, Family, Biography & More
K. Shivaram Age, Death, Wife, Children, Family, Biography & More
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Hometown: Ramanagara, Karnataka
Age: 70 Years
Wife: Vani Shivram
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Shivaramu Kempaiah |
| Profession(s) | Actor, Politician, Former Bureaucrat |
| Known for | His roles in the Kannada films 'Baa Nalle Madhuchandrake' (1993) and 'Tiger' (2017) |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters**- 162 cm** in meters**- 1.62 m** in feet & inches**- 5’ 4”** |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| IAS | |
| Major Postings | • 1988: Assistant Commissioner, Yadgir • 1989: Municipal Commissioner and Assistant Commissioner, Bijapur • 1990: Deputy Commissioner, Bangalore City Corporation • 1993: Commissioner in Mysore City Corporation • 1997: Special Officer in Koppal District • 2000: Deputy Commissioner of Davangere District • 2002: Commissioner, Social Welfare Department • 2006: Mass Education Commissioner, Bangalore • 2009: Food Commissioner, Bangalore • 2010: Managing director of the Mysore Sales International Limited • 2011: Principal Secretary, Animal Husbandry • 2013: Bangalore Regional Commissioner |
| Awards | • Rajyotsava Award for his achievement of passing IAS exam in Kannada language (1991) • The NABARD Award for Housing and Infrastructure development in Davangere • The Central Government Award for Mass literacy Campaign in Karwar |
| Politics | |
| Political Party | Bharatiya Janata Party (2016-2024)  |
| Political Journey | • Indian National Congress (2013-2014)  • Janata Dal (Secular) (2014)  • Indian National Congress (2014-2016) |
| Films | |
| Debut | Kannada film: Baa Nalle Madhuchandrake (1993) as Vivek  |
| Last Film | Tiger (Kannada) (2017) as Shivram Nayak  |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 15 December 1953 (Tuesday) |
| Birthplace | Village Uragahalli, district Ramanagara, Karnataka |
| Date of Death | 29 February 2024 |
| Place of Death | Bangalore, India |
| Age (at the time of death) | 70 Years |
| Death Cause | Heart attack check sources News Next |
| Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Village Uragahalli, district Ramanagara, Karnataka |
| School | Malleshwaram Government School, Bengaluru, Karnataka |
| College/University | • V. V. Puram Evening College of Arts and Commerce, Bengaluru • Mysore Open University, Karnataka |
| Educational Qualification(s) check sources K. Shivram |
• Bachelor of Arts at V. V. Puram Evening College of Arts and Commerce, Bengaluru • Master of Arts at Mysore Open University, Karnataka (1982) |
| Caste | Scheduled Caste check sources K. Shivram |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status (at the time of death) | Married |
| Family | |
| Wife/Spouse | Vani Shivram (homemaker)  |
| Children | Daughter- Incharaa Shivaram (psychotherapist)  |
| Parents | Father- S. Kempaiah (drama master) Mother- Chikka Boramma |
| Other Relatives | Son-in-law- Pradeep Bogadi (actor)  |
| Money Factor | |
| Assets/Properties check sources My Neta |
Movable Assets • Cash: Rs. 3,50,000 • Deposits in Banks and Financial Institutions: Rs. 1,38,439 • LIC or other insurance Policies: Rs. 17,50,000 Immovable Assets • Non Agricultural Land: Rs. 1,00,00,000 • Residential Buildings: Rs. 1,10,00,000 |
| Net Worth (approx.) | In 2014, his net worth was calculated approximately at Rs. 2.32 crores. check sources My Neta |
Some Lesser Known Facts About K. Shivaram
After completing his school education, K. Shivaram completed some typing and shorthand courses in both English and Kannada languages in 1972.
Thereafter, he joined a government job and became a police reporter at the Crime Investigation Department in Karnataka in May 1973. While working, he pursued his higher education through correspondence from the open university of Mysore.
In 1985, K. Shivaram passed the Karnataka Administrative Service (K.A.S.) exam and became a Deputy Superintendent of Police.
A young K. Shivaram in 1985
In 1986, he became an Assistant Commissioner of Police after he cleared the Karnataka Administrative Service exam for the second time and was ranked first among the scheduled caste category candidates.
A young K. Shivaram while conducting an interview
During his training at Karnataka Police Academy, K. Shivaram passed the civil services exam (UPSC). He then became an I.A.S., which was his childhood dream.
K. Shivaram when he was an IAS officer
Upon clearing UPSC, he became the first person in India to pass the IAS Exam in the Kannada Language.
In 1993, K. Shivaram began working in Kannada films. His debut film ‘Baa Nalle Madhuchandrake’ was directed by Nagathihalli Chandrashekar in the same year.
K. Shivaram (in beard) on the poster of the film ‘Baa Nalle Madhuchandrake’
In 1996, he appeared as Vasanth in the Kannada film Vasantha Kavya.
K. Shivaram on the poster of the film Vasantha Kavya
In 1997, K. Shivaram worked in the film Sangliyana Part 3.
The poster of the film Sangliyana Part 3
In 1999, he played the role of a writer in the film Prathibhatane, and in the same year, he appeared in the film Khalanayaka.
K. Shivaram on the poster of the film Prathibhatane
In 2001, K. Shivaram appeared in the film Yarige Beda Duddu.
He then went on to appear in many Kannada films such as Game For Love (2003), Naaga (2006), and O Prema Devathe (2007).
K. Shivaram in a still from the film O Prema Devathe (2007)
In 2011, K. Shivaram founded the Chalavadi Mahasabha, a charitable trust in Karnataka, and began working as its president. He then founded and served as the president of the Dalita Maha Sabha in Karnataka. He also held the position of general secretary at the Harijan Sevak Sangh in Karnataka.
In 2013, he joined politics and became a member of the Indian National Congress (INC) after retiring from his position as Bangalore Regional Commissioner.
In 2014, K. Shivaram left INC and joined Janata Dal (Secular) as its member and contested the legislative assembly elections from the Bijapur constituency but lost the election against Ramesh Jigajinagi.
K. Shivaram during his tenure as a member of Janata Dal (Secular)
In the same year, he left JD(S) and once again became a member of the Indian National Congress, supporting the appointment of a Dalit leader, Dr G. Parameshwar, as Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka. This support caused controversy during the legislative assembly elections.
On 14 October 2016, K. Shivaram joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after expressing dissatisfaction with the recognition of a Dalit in higher positions within the Indian National Congress politics.
K. Shivaram while attending BJP’s Rath Yatra held at Anekal assembly constituency
He then began working as a State Executive Committee member of Karnataka.
In his free time, K. Shivaram liked reading books, travelling to distant places, and horse riding.
K. Shivaram while riding a horse
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Do You Know?
Do you know K. Shivaram started as a police reporter in the Crime Investigation Department in Karnataka in May 1973 while pursuing higher education through the open university of Mysore?
While working, he pursued higher education via correspondence from the open university of Mysore.
Do you know K. Shivaram began acting in Kannada cinema with Baa Nalle Madhuchandrake (1993)?
His film debut was the Kannada movie Baa Nalle Madhuchandrake (1993), where he played the character Vivek.
Do you know K. Shivaram founded Chalavadi Mahasabha in 2011 and Dalita Maha Sabha, later serving as president, plus a leadership role at Harijan Sevak Sangh in Karnataka?
He launched Chalavadi Mahasabha in 2011 and led the Dalita Maha Sabha; he also held the position of general secretary at the Harijan Sevak Sangh in Karnataka.
Do you know K. Shivaram switched between multiple parties—INC, JD(S), and finally BJP in 2016—marking a notable political journey?
He joined the Indian National Congress in 2013, moved to Janata Dal (Secular) in 2014, returned to the Congress later in 2014, and then joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in 2016.