K. Chengalaraya Reddy – The Pioneer Politician
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 […]
Personalities
Personalities
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 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
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.