K. Shivram

Shivaramu Kempaiah (6 April 1953 – 29 February 2024), better known by the name K. Shivram,

Political career In 2013, K. Shivramu joined the Indian National Congress after retirement from his position as Bangalore Regional Commissioner.

In 2014, he was a Janata Dal (Secular) member and contested Bijapur Lok Sabha constituency and lost the election against Ramesh Jigajinagi.

In 2014, he again rejoined the Indian National Congress in support of getting the Deputy Chief Minister's post for any Dalit leader, which led to "a controversy of supporting Dr G. Parameshwar".

On 14 October 2016, he joined the Bharatiya Janata Party after failing to recognise a Dalit in a higher place in Indian National Congress politics.

Health issues and death Shivram was battling multiple health issues and was undergoing treatment. He died of a heart attack on 29 February 2024, at the age of 70.

Filmography Year Film Role 1993 Baa Nalle Madhuchandrake Vivek 1996 Vasantha Kavya Vasanth 1997 Sangliyana Part–3 1999 Prathibhatane As Writer 1999 Khalanayaka 2001 Yarige Beda Duddu 2003 Game For Love Surya 2006 Naaga Nagaraja 2007 O Prema Devathe 2017 Tiger Shivram Nayak