Kyasamballi Chengalaraya Reddy is remembered today as the first chief minister of Mysore state. K.C. Reddy as he is popularly known served as the chief minister between 25th October 1947 and 30th March 1952. He was succeeded by Kengal Hanumanthaiah. Political Milestones of K. Chengalaraya Reddy K.C. Reddy, born on the 4th of May, was a […]
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
S. Nijalingappa – Karnataka’s Architect
Siddavanahalli Nijalingappa or S. Nijalingappa was the fourth chief minister of Mysore state. He served as the chief minister for two terms between 1st of November 1956 to 16th of May 1958 and between 21st of June 1962 and 29th of May 1968. He was succeeded in the Chief Minister’s office by B.D. Jatti and […]
Of Satire and Theater – Chandrashekhar Patil
Chandrashekhar Patil is a famous Kannada writer, dramatist and critic. He is a prominent personality in the state of Karnataka, thanks to his unique talent and power packed plays, and his efforts to bring the Kannada language to prominence.
The Prominent Novelist – Chandrashekhar Kambar
Chandrashekhar Kambar is a modern Kannada novelist, dramatist and academician. He is a man of many talents, having ventured into film making and acting while pursuing his literary career.
Rayasam Bheemasena Rao – BeeChi
Rayasam Bheemasena Rao (1913-1980), popularly called BeeChi, was one of most prominent personalities in writing in Karnataka. A Look at the Personality He was often termed as the GB Shaw of Kannada literature. He wrote under the pen name BeeChi (which is also the name he preferred to go by in his daily life) and […]
Personalities in Sports
Get to know the famous personalities in/from Karnataka. While Cricket does dominate all over India, Karnataka has produced some notable sports persons from non-cricket field
Famous literary authors, poets from Karnataka
Get to know the famous personalities from the literary field in Karnataka. Our state has famous authors, poets in Kannada and English language.
Personalities in Entertainment, Movies
Get to know the famous actors and actresses in/from Karnataka. Kannada movie world is however much smaller than other language movie fields.
An Icon of His Time – Narasinga Rao Parwathavani
Narasinga Rao Parwathavani is one of the most famous Kannada playwrights. He won the Sangeet Natak Academy Award for Play Writing in 1980.
The Rising Actor – Zulfi Syed
Zulfi Syed shot to fame after winning the Gladrags Manhunt Contest in 1996. Tall and well-built, he is a highly successful model and his most notable ad campaigns.