IAS K Shivram passed away in February 2024 at the age of 70, leaving behind a rich legacy that ranges from bureaucracy to cinema and politics. IAS K Shivram acted in major Kannada films. (File)

IAS K Shivram success story : While civil servants are usually known for their academic laurels and bureaucratic achievements, a few multi-talented also earn fame across diverse worlds, including movies and politics. One such remarkable individual was IAS K Shivram, who scripted history by being the first to crack the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE), became an actor, and acted in major Kannada films while still in service.

Who was IAS K Shivram?

Born in a modest family in Uragalli village in Karnataka’s Ramanagara district, Shivaramu Kempaiah, popularly known as known by K. Shivram, compl

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