Kodendera Subbayya Thimmayya was a highly distinguished soldier who served as the Chief of Army Staff and as the Head of the Neutral Nations Repatriation Commission after the Korean War..
Personalities
Over ages and eras, Karnataka has produced numerous noteworthy personalities who have contributed commendably to the nation in different ways. Famous personalities of Karnataka have made their mark in domains including social work, education, sports, politics, literature, dance, music, cinema and philosophy.
Basavanna, a 12th century philosopher from Karnataka, had spread awareness against caste system through his verses. Another notable personality from the same era, Akka Mahadevi emerged as a leader of the Bhakti movement and she is also one of the earliest female poets of the nation.
Karnataka has produced a number of distinguished scientists like C.N.R. Rao and Narayan Hosmane and respected politicians like George Fernandes, K.C. Reddy and H.D.Deve Gowda, too. Stalwarts of Indian cinema like Aishwarya Rai, Guru Dutt, Deepika Padukone and Prabhu Deva are from Karnataka. Celebrated sports personalities like Prakash Padukone, Mahesh Bhupathi and Rahul Dravid are Kannadigas as well. Read more about eminent personalities from Karnataka
Kavery Nambisan – The Life of an Authoress and a Surgeon
Kaveri Nambisan was born in the beautiful coffee and spice district of Karnataka, Coorg. She studied to be a doctor from St. John’s Medical College, and later went to England for her FRCS.
The Vroom Couple – Jagat and Anita Nanjappa
Jagat and Anita Nanjappa are famous for their exploits in the racing arena in India . Their tally of awards extends to nine National Rally awards in the category of motorbikes between 1986 and 1996.
The Man With an Iron Hand – Hon. Justice Venkatachala
Nanje Gowda Venkatachalla is a retired judge of the Supreme Court of India. Perhaps his most significant achievement to date has been his tenure in the Karnataka Lokayukta.
Of Literature and Traditions – H S Shivaprakash
H S Shivaprakash is an acclaimed poet and playwright from Karnataka. He writes in Kannada, but many of his works have been translated into English and other Indian regional languages.
Gundappa Vishwanath (GR Vishwanath)
Gundappa Vishwanath was one of the finest batsmen India ever produced, and in fact he was one of the finest batsmen the cricketing world had ever seen during his time.
The Man Behind Kannada Theater – Gubbi Veeranna
Kannada theatre owes much to Gubbi Veeranna, the man who founded the drama company that’s popularly known as ‘Gubbi Veeranna Nataka Company’. He was a drama producer, director and an artiste.
The Emperor and His Empire – Pulakesi II
Pulakesi II is considered to be the greatest of the Chalukya kings. It was during his period that the kingdom covered vast territories over most of South India, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh
A Playwright Par Compare – Dharmavaram Ramakrishnamacharyulu
Dharmavaram Ramakrishnamacharyulu was the writer of the play ‘Bhakta Prahalada’, which was later made into a movie and became the first Telugu talkie. He was a well-known playwright of his time, and wrote nearly 30 plays in all.
The Bubbly Actress – Daisy Bopanna
Daisy Bopanna is a familiar face in regional films in all four South Indian languages, and she has also acted in a host of commercials and in one Hindi movie.