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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
The Litterateur and Dreamer – P. T. Narasimhachar
Kannada literature. P T Narasimhachar or Pu TiNa – as he was known – was a dramatist, poet and a great story teller.
The Youth Icon – Nikhil Chinappa
Nikhil Chinappa is a popular radio and video jockey and MTV presenter. He’s a well known youth icon, and he’s tried his luck with the film industry as well.
The Glamour Queen Down South – Nidhi Subbaiah
Ranked as one of the most glamorous and talented actresses in Kannada films, Nidhi Subbaiah has made a name for herself in Sandalwood.
Narayan Sadashiv Hosmane – The Life of the Cancer Warrior
Nayaran Sadashiv Hosmane, a world famous cancer researcher and chemist born in India. There have been a few scientists and doctors who have taken up medical fights against cancer in an attempt to successfully subdue and eventually control it.
The Man Behind the IT Boom – Nandan Nilekani
Nandan Nilekani wears many hats with ease. A technocrat, entrepreneur, and educationist par excellence, he currently serves as the Chairman of the Government’s ambitious UIDA.
The Khayal Maestro – Mallikarjun Mansur
Mallikarjun Mansur was born as Mallikarjun Bheemarayappa Mansur in 1910 in a village called Mansur in Karnataka. He belonged to the Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana and excelled in the Khayal style of Indian classical music.
The Master of All Trades – M.S. Sathyu
Mysore Shrinivas Sathyu is a multitalented personality and his creative skill has always been ahead of him – he functions as an aesthetic director, art director and an impeccable stage manager
The Lesser Known Hero – Lt General Apparandra Aiyappa
Apparandra Aiyappa belonged to a noble Kodava family and served as a Captain in Malaya against the Japanese during the Second World War. He was the first Indian Chief of the Signal Corps.
The Emperor Down South – Krishnadevaraya
Krishnadevaraya, the king of the Vijayanagara Empire, reigned over most of South India in the 16th century. His rule extended over present-day Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Northern Tamil Nadu. He was a just and able statesman and a crafty general. He was a worthy opponent to the Badami kings and the Portuguese, who were in […]