SettingsKannada people
A. K. Ramanujan
Attipate Krishnaswami Ramanujan also known as A. K. Ramanujan was a scholar of Indian literature who wrote in both English and Kannada.
Attipate Krishnaswami Ramanujan also known as A. K. Ramanujan was a scholar of Indian literature who wrote in both English and Kannada.
Aarathi
Aarathi (Born:1954, Aragal, Mysore) (ಆರತಿ) is an Indian actress and producer of Kannada movies.
Aarathi (Born:1954, Aragal, Mysore) (ಆರತಿ) is an Indian actress and producer of Kannada movies.
Adharvaa
Adharvaa Murali is an Indian film actor.
Adharvaa Murali is an Indian film actor.
Adikavi Pampa
Pampa (ಪಂಪ, 902 CE -975 CE), called by the honorific Ādikavi (ಆದಿಕವಿ "Original Poet") is one of the greatest Kannada poets of all time.
Pampa (ಪಂಪ, 902 CE -975 CE), called by the honorific Ādikavi (ಆದಿಕವಿ "Original Poet") is one of the greatest Kannada poets of all time.
Akbar Ali
M. Akbar Ali (born 3 March 1925) is a kannada professor and poet from Karnataka, India.
M. Akbar Ali (born 3 March 1925) is a kannada professor and poet from Karnataka, India.
Akka Mahadevi
Akka Mahadevi (ಅಕ್ಕ ಮಹಾದೇವಿ) was a prominent figure of the Veerashaiva Bhakti movement of the 12th century Karnataka.
Akka Mahadevi (ಅಕ್ಕ ಮಹಾದೇವಿ) was a prominent figure of the Veerashaiva Bhakti movement of the 12th century Karnataka.
Akkasaliga
Akkasaliga is a community of people residing in the state of Karnataka.
Akkasaliga is a community of people residing in the state of Karnataka.
Amarashilpi Jakanachari
Amarashilpi Jakanacharya was a legendary sculptor credited with building many fine temples for the Kalyani Chalukyas and Hoysalas, including the famous sculptures at Belur and Halebidu.
Amarashilpi Jakanacharya was a legendary sculptor credited with building many fine temples for the Kalyani Chalukyas and Hoysalas, including the famous sculptures at Belur and Halebidu.
Anasuya Shankar
Anasuya Shankar (ಅನುಸೂಯ ಶಂಕರ) (1928 - 1963), popularly known by her pen name as Triveni( Kannada:ತ್ರಿವೇಣಿ ), was a writer of modern Kannada fiction.
Anasuya Shankar (ಅನುಸೂಯ ಶಂಕರ) (1928 - 1963), popularly known by her pen name as Triveni( Kannada:ತ್ರಿವೇಣಿ ), was a writer of modern Kannada fiction.
Andayya
Andayya (or Andaiah) was a notable 13th-century Kannada writer during the rule of the Hoysala empire.
Andayya (or Andaiah) was a notable 13th-century Kannada writer during the rule of the Hoysala empire.
Anil Kumble
Anil Radhakrishna Kumble or Anil Kumble nicknamed "Jumbo", born in Bangalore, Karnataka is a former Indian cricketer and a captain of the Indian Test Cricket team.
Anil Radhakrishna Kumble or Anil Kumble nicknamed "Jumbo", born in Bangalore, Karnataka is a former Indian cricketer and a captain of the Indian Test Cricket team.
Anjana Appachana
Anjana Appachana is a novelist of Indian origin who lives in the United States.
Anjana Appachana is a novelist of Indian origin who lives in the United States.
Anup Sridhar
Anup Sridhar (ಅನೂಪ್ ಶ್ರೀಧರ್) (born April 11, 1983, Bangalore, Karnataka, India) is a male badminton player from India.
Anup Sridhar (ಅನೂಪ್ ಶ್ರೀಧರ್) (born April 11, 1983, Bangalore, Karnataka, India) is a male badminton player from India.
Anupama Niranjana
Anupama Niranjana (ಅನುಪಮಾ ನಿರಂಜನ) (1934—1991) was a doctor and writer of modern Kannada fiction and non-fiction.
Anupama Niranjana (ಅನುಪಮಾ ನಿರಂಜನ) (1934—1991) was a doctor and writer of modern Kannada fiction and non-fiction.
Aparnaa Bajpai
Aparnaa Bajpai is an Indian film actress who has appeared in Tamil and Telugu language films.
Aparnaa Bajpai is an Indian film actress who has appeared in Tamil and Telugu language films.
Arjun Sarja
Arjun Sarja (born Sreenivasa Sarja Ashok Babu Sakthi Prasad Arjun on 15 August 1964) is an Indian film actor and director.
Arjun Sarja (born Sreenivasa Sarja Ashok Babu Sakthi Prasad Arjun on 15 August 1964) is an Indian film actor and director.
Arvind S. Nadkarni
Arvind S. Nadkarni a Kannada poet from Andheri was awarded the Karnataka Sahitya Akademi for his work 'Atma Bharath'.
Arvind S. Nadkarni a Kannada poet from Andheri was awarded the Karnataka Sahitya Akademi for his work 'Atma Bharath'.
Ashwini Akkunji
Ashwini Chidananda Shetty Akkunji (ಅಶ್ವಿನಿ ಚಿದಾನಂದ ಶೆಟ್ಟಿ ಅಕ್ಕುಂಜಿ) is an Indian sprint athlete from Siddapura, Kundapura taluk, Udupi district, Karnataka who specializes in 400 metres.Ashwini h...
Ashwini Chidananda Shetty Akkunji (ಅಶ್ವಿನಿ ಚಿದಾನಂದ ಶೆಟ್ಟಿ ಅಕ್ಕುಂಜಿ) is an Indian sprint athlete from Siddapura, Kundapura taluk, Udupi district, Karnataka who specializes in 400 metres.Ashwini h...
B. M. Srikantaiah
B M Srikanthaiah was one of the most influential authors, writers and translators of Kannada literature.
B M Srikanthaiah was one of the most influential authors, writers and translators of Kannada literature.
B. N. Srikrishna
Bellur Narayanaswamy Srikrishna known as Justice Srikrishna (born May 21, 1941) is an Indian jurist and a retired Judge of the Supreme Court of India.
Bellur Narayanaswamy Srikrishna known as Justice Srikrishna (born May 21, 1941) is an Indian jurist and a retired Judge of the Supreme Court of India.
B. R. Chaya
B. R. Chaya is an Indian playback singer, Stage performer, Pop singer and a popular Sugama Sangeetha singer from Karnataka state.
B. R. Chaya is an Indian playback singer, Stage performer, Pop singer and a popular Sugama Sangeetha singer from Karnataka state.
B. S. Ranga
Bindinganavale Srinivas Iyengar Ranga was born in Magadi Village in the erstwhile princely state of Mysore.
Bindinganavale Srinivas Iyengar Ranga was born in Magadi Village in the erstwhile princely state of Mysore.
B. S. Yeddyurappa
Bookanakere Siddalingappa Yeddyurappa is an Indian politician and was the 25th Chief Minister of Karnataka.
Bookanakere Siddalingappa Yeddyurappa is an Indian politician and was the 25th Chief Minister of Karnataka.
B. Saroja Devi
B. Saroja Devi is an Indian actress.
B. Saroja Devi is an Indian actress.
B. V. Karanth
Babukodi Venkataramana Karanth (ಬಾಬುಕೋಡಿ ವೆಂಕಟರಮಣ ಕಾರಂತ್ Kannada) (19 September 1929 – 1 September 2002) was a renowned film and theatre personality from India.
Babukodi Venkataramana Karanth (ಬಾಬುಕೋಡಿ ವೆಂಕಟರಮಣ ಕಾರಂತ್ Kannada) (19 September 1929 – 1 September 2002) was a renowned film and theatre personality from India.
B. V. Naik
Balakrishna Venkanna Naik (1929–2008),M.P. was known to the people of Karnataka by his nickname, Balasaheb.
Balakrishna Venkanna Naik (1929–2008),M.P. was known to the people of Karnataka by his nickname, Balasaheb.
B. Y. Raghavendra
Bokanakere Yeddyurappa Raghavendra is a member of the 15th Lok Sabha of India.
Bokanakere Yeddyurappa Raghavendra is a member of the 15th Lok Sabha of India.
Balappa Hukkeri
Balappa Hukkeri (ಬಾಳಪ್ಪ ಹುಕ್ಕೇರಿ) (1911–1992) was a singer of folk songs and Bhavageetes in Kannada language and a freedom fighter in his early years.
Balappa Hukkeri (ಬಾಳಪ್ಪ ಹುಕ್ಕೇರಿ) (1911–1992) was a singer of folk songs and Bhavageetes in Kannada language and a freedom fighter in his early years.
Basava
Basava was a philosopher,Statesman and a social reformer from present-day Karnataka, India.He was the founder of Lingayatism and is popularly called as Vishwa Guru and Bhakti-Bhandari.
Basava was a philosopher,Statesman and a social reformer from present-day Karnataka, India.He was the founder of Lingayatism and is popularly called as Vishwa Guru and Bhakti-Bhandari.
Basavaraj Rajguru
Basavraj Rajguru was born at Yaliwal, a village in the north Karnataka district of Dharwad, a great centre of Hindustani classical music.
Basavraj Rajguru was born at Yaliwal, a village in the north Karnataka district of Dharwad, a great centre of Hindustani classical music.
Belawadi Mallamma
Belawadi Mallamma known as the brave warrior queen of Belawadi, was from Bailhongal, Belgaum District, North Karnataka, Karnataka, India.
Belawadi Mallamma known as the brave warrior queen of Belawadi, was from Bailhongal, Belgaum District, North Karnataka, Karnataka, India.
Bhimsen Joshi
Pandit Bhimsen Gururaj Joshi; February 4, 1922 – January 24, 2011) was an Indian vocalist in the Hindustani classical tradition.
Pandit Bhimsen Gururaj Joshi; February 4, 1922 – January 24, 2011) was an Indian vocalist in the Hindustani classical tradition.
C. N. R. Rao
Chintamani Nagesa Ramachandra Rao, also known as C.N.R. Rao is an Indian chemist who has worked mainly in solid-state and structural chemistry.
Chintamani Nagesa Ramachandra Rao, also known as C.N.R. Rao is an Indian chemist who has worked mainly in solid-state and structural chemistry.
C. N. S. Iyengar
C. N. S. Iyengar (- died 1972) was an Indian professor of mathematics and the founder head of the department of mathematics, Karnatak University, Dharwar.
C. N. S. Iyengar (- died 1972) was an Indian professor of mathematics and the founder head of the department of mathematics, Karnatak University, Dharwar.
C.K.Nagaraja Rao
C.K. Nagaraja Rao (Kannada: ಸಿ ಕೆ ನಾಗರಾಜ ರಾವ್, June 12, 1915-April 10, 1998) was a Kannada writer, dramatist, stage artist, director, journalist and social activist.
C.K. Nagaraja Rao (Kannada: ಸಿ ಕೆ ನಾಗರಾಜ ರಾವ್, June 12, 1915-April 10, 1998) was a Kannada writer, dramatist, stage artist, director, journalist and social activist.
Calyampudi Radhakrishna Rao
Calyampudi Radhakrishna Rao, FRS known as C R Rao is an Indian statistician.
Calyampudi Radhakrishna Rao, FRS known as C R Rao is an Indian statistician.
Chandrashekhara Kambara
Chandrashekhara Kambara (ಚಂದ್ರಶೇಖರ ಕಂಬಾರ) (born January 2, 1937) is a prominent poet, playwright, folklorist, film director in Kannada language and the founder-vice-chancellor of Kannada U...
Chandrashekhara Kambara (ಚಂದ್ರಶೇಖರ ಕಂಬಾರ) (born January 2, 1937) is a prominent poet, playwright, folklorist, film director in Kannada language and the founder-vice-chancellor of Kannada U...
Channappa Uttangi
Channappa D. Uttangi, was born October 28, 1881 in Uttangi what is now the Karnataka State in South India.
Channappa D. Uttangi, was born October 28, 1881 in Uttangi what is now the Karnataka State in South India.
Chindodi Leela
Chindodi Leela (1937 – 21 January 2010) was an Indian stage and film actress, politician, and writer from Karnataka.
Chindodi Leela (1937 – 21 January 2010) was an Indian stage and film actress, politician, and writer from Karnataka.
Chowdiah
Tirumakudalu Chowdiah (ಸಂಗೀತ ರತ್ನ ತಿರುಮಕೂಡಲು ಚೌಡಯ್ಯ) (1895 - 19 January 1967) was a violin maestro from India in the Carnatic classical tradition.
Tirumakudalu Chowdiah (ಸಂಗೀತ ರತ್ನ ತಿರುಮಕೂಡಲು ಚೌಡಯ್ಯ) (1895 - 19 January 1967) was a violin maestro from India in the Carnatic classical tradition.
D. C. Pavate
Dadasaheb Chintmani Pavate, M.A (Cantab) (1899–1978) was awarded Padma Bhushan from the Government of India in 1967.
Dadasaheb Chintmani Pavate, M.A (Cantab) (1899–1978) was awarded Padma Bhushan from the Government of India in 1967.
D.B. Chandre Gowda
D.B. Chandre Gowda is a former Speaker of Karnataka Legislative Assembly, three-term M.L.A, one-term M.L.C, and Member of Parliament -- three-term from Lok Sabha and one-term from Rajya sabha.
D.B. Chandre Gowda is a former Speaker of Karnataka Legislative Assembly, three-term M.L.A, one-term M.L.C, and Member of Parliament -- three-term from Lok Sabha and one-term from Rajya sabha.
Dayanand S. Nadkarni
Dayanand Sarveshwar Nadkarni (1910–2000) was an activist, a freedom fighter, and a Member of the legislative assembly to the Karnataka State, Bangalore during 1967-1971 (from Ankola Constituency...
Dayanand Sarveshwar Nadkarni (1910–2000) was an activist, a freedom fighter, and a Member of the legislative assembly to the Karnataka State, Bangalore during 1967-1971 (from Ankola Constituency...
Dilip P. Gaonkar
Dilip Parameshwar Gaonkar (born 1945) is an Associate Professor in Rhetoric and Public Culture and the Director of Center for Global Culture and Communication at Northwestern University.
Dilip Parameshwar Gaonkar (born 1945) is an Associate Professor in Rhetoric and Public Culture and the Director of Center for Global Culture and Communication at Northwestern University.
E. Sampathkumar
E. Sampathkumar (born June 10, 1936) is a professor emeritus of graph theory from University of Mysore.
E. Sampathkumar (born June 10, 1936) is a professor emeritus of graph theory from University of Mysore.
G. R. Gopinath
Captain G. R. Gopinath is a pioneer of low cost air travel in India.
Captain G. R. Gopinath is a pioneer of low cost air travel in India.
G. S. Shivarudrappa
Dr. G.S. Shivarudrappa is a Kannada poet, writer and researcher who was awarded the title of Rashtrakavi by the Government of Karnataka on November 1, 2006.
Dr. G.S. Shivarudrappa is a Kannada poet, writer and researcher who was awarded the title of Rashtrakavi by the Government of Karnataka on November 1, 2006.
Gangubai Hangal
Gangubai Hangal (ಗಂಗೂಬಾಯಿ ಹಾನಗಲ್) (5 March 1913 – 21 July 2009) was an Indian singer of the khyal genre of Hindustani classical music, who was known for her deep and powerful voice.
Gangubai Hangal (ಗಂಗೂಬಾಯಿ ಹಾನಗಲ್) (5 March 1913 – 21 July 2009) was an Indian singer of the khyal genre of Hindustani classical music, who was known for her deep and powerful voice.
Girish Kasaravalli
Girish Kasaravalli is an Indian film director, in the Kannada film industry, and one of the pioneers of the Parallel Cinema.
Girish Kasaravalli is an Indian film director, in the Kannada film industry, and one of the pioneers of the Parallel Cinema.
Gopal Gaonkar
Gopal H. Gaonkar (born 1938) is a professor of engineering at Florida Atlantic University, Florida.
Gopal H. Gaonkar (born 1938) is a professor of engineering at Florida Atlantic University, Florida.
Gopalkrishna P. Nayak
Gopalkrishna Parameshwar Nayak (kn:ಗೋಪಾಲಕೃಷ್ಣ ನಾಯಕ) (September 2, 1927–) from Torke village is an exponent of drama writer in the Kannada language.
Gopalkrishna Parameshwar Nayak (kn:ಗೋಪಾಲಕೃಷ್ಣ ನಾಯಕ) (September 2, 1927–) from Torke village is an exponent of drama writer in the Kannada language.
Govindray H. Nayak
Govindaray H. Nayak is a Kannada poet, writer and professor who was awarded Karnataka Sahitya Akademi for his work 'Nirapeksh'.
Govindaray H. Nayak is a Kannada poet, writer and professor who was awarded Karnataka Sahitya Akademi for his work 'Nirapeksh'.
Gowdar Mallikarjunappa Siddeswara
Gowdar Mallikarjunappa Siddeswara, well known by name G.M. Siddeshwara is a member of the 15th Lok Sabha, elected from the Davangere constituency of Karnataka.
Gowdar Mallikarjunappa Siddeswara, well known by name G.M. Siddeshwara is a member of the 15th Lok Sabha, elected from the Davangere constituency of Karnataka.
Gudleppa Hallikeri
Gudleppa Hallikeri (1906–1971) was an Indian freedom fighter who is a native of Hosaritti in Haveri district of Karnataka state.
Gudleppa Hallikeri (1906–1971) was an Indian freedom fighter who is a native of Hosaritti in Haveri district of Karnataka state.
Gundappa Viswanath
Gundappa Rangnath Viswanath (ಗುಂಡಪ್ಪ ರಂಗನಾಥ್ ವಿಶ್ವನಾಥ್) (born 12 February 1949 in Bhadravathi, Karnataka, India) is a former Indian cricketer.
Gundappa Rangnath Viswanath (ಗುಂಡಪ್ಪ ರಂಗನಾಥ್ ವಿಶ್ವನಾಥ್) (born 12 February 1949 in Bhadravathi, Karnataka, India) is a former Indian cricketer.
H. B. Walikar
H. B. Walikar (March 18, 1951 - ) is the vice-chancellor of the Karnatak University Dharwad, beginning October 2010.
H. B. Walikar (March 18, 1951 - ) is the vice-chancellor of the Karnatak University Dharwad, beginning October 2010.
H. D. Deve Gowda
Haradanahalli Doddegowda Deve Gowda was the 11th Prime Minister of India and the 14th Chief minister of the state of Karnataka.
Haradanahalli Doddegowda Deve Gowda was the 11th Prime Minister of India and the 14th Chief minister of the state of Karnataka.
H. D. L. Abraham
Henry Diwakar Luther Abraham (H. D. L. Abraham) was the second successor of Frank Whittaker as Bishop in Medak and an able administrator.
Henry Diwakar Luther Abraham (H. D. L. Abraham) was the second successor of Frank Whittaker as Bishop in Medak and an able administrator.
H. M. Nayak
Harogadde Manappa Nayak (Kannada: ಹಾ.ಮಾ.ನಾಯಕ್, Ha Ma Nayak) (1931 - 10 November 2000) was an academician, writer and folklorist.
Harogadde Manappa Nayak (Kannada: ಹಾ.ಮಾ.ನಾಯಕ್, Ha Ma Nayak) (1931 - 10 November 2000) was an academician, writer and folklorist.
H. R. Manjanath
H. R. Manjanath was a Member of the legislative assembly (1967–1971) from Kumta constituency to the Karnataka state, Bangalore.
H. R. Manjanath was a Member of the legislative assembly (1967–1971) from Kumta constituency to the Karnataka state, Bangalore.
H. V. Nanjundaiah
Hebbalalu Velpanur Nanjundayya CIE was the acting Diwan of Mysore, founder and first Vice Chancellor of the Mysore University, senior judge of the Mysore State High Court and founding president ...
Hebbalalu Velpanur Nanjundayya CIE was the acting Diwan of Mysore, founder and first Vice Chancellor of the Mysore University, senior judge of the Mysore State High Court and founding president ...
Harish Gaonkar
Harish S. Gaonkar is an Indian specialist on butterflies who contributed to the Zoological Museum at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark and wrote a 1996 compilation of butterflies of Western ...
Harish S. Gaonkar is an Indian specialist on butterflies who contributed to the Zoological Museum at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark and wrote a 1996 compilation of butterflies of Western ...
Hospet Sumitra
Hospet Sumitra was the first Bishop in Rayalaseema of the Church of South India.
Hospet Sumitra was the first Bishop in Rayalaseema of the Church of South India.
I. M. Jayarama Shetty
Irmady Moodalakatte Jayarama Shetty was a Member of Parliament who represented the Udupi Constituency of Karnataka in the 12th Lok Sabha.He is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party.
Irmady Moodalakatte Jayarama Shetty was a Member of Parliament who represented the Udupi Constituency of Karnataka in the 12th Lok Sabha.He is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party.
Indrajit Lankesh
Indrajit Lankesh, is an Indian film director and a Tabloid Publisher.
Indrajit Lankesh, is an Indian film director and a Tabloid Publisher.
Jaimala (actress)
Jayamala,, is a Kannada film actress.
Jayamala,, is a Kannada film actress.
Javare Gowda
Dr. D. Javare Gowda is a renowned Kannada litterateur and winner of the Padma Shri and the Karnataka Ratna awards.
Dr. D. Javare Gowda is a renowned Kannada litterateur and winner of the Padma Shri and the Karnataka Ratna awards.
Javur Jagadeeshappa Shobha
Javur Jagadeeshappa Shobha (ಜಾವೂರ್ ಜಗದೀಶಪ್ಪ ಶೋಭ) (born 14 January 1978), is a professional female athlete from a village called Pashupathihaal near Dharwad in Karnataka.
Javur Jagadeeshappa Shobha (ಜಾವೂರ್ ಜಗದೀಶಪ್ಪ ಶೋಭ) (born 14 January 1978), is a professional female athlete from a village called Pashupathihaal near Dharwad in Karnataka.
K. D. Purso
K. B. Purso was a Member of the legislative assembly (1967-1971) from Karwar constituency to the Karnataka state, Bangalore.
K. B. Purso was a Member of the legislative assembly (1967-1971) from Karwar constituency to the Karnataka state, Bangalore.
K. H. Sreenivasa
K. H. Sreenivasa was a member of the legislative assembly (1967-1971) from the Sagara, Karnataka constituency of Karnataka state, Bangalore.
K. H. Sreenivasa was a member of the legislative assembly (1967-1971) from the Sagara, Karnataka constituency of Karnataka state, Bangalore.
K. S. Amur
Krishna Shyamacharya Amur (born 1931) a professor emeritus of mathematics in Differential geometry was head of the department of mathematics, Karnatak University, Dharwar.
Krishna Shyamacharya Amur (born 1931) a professor emeritus of mathematics in Differential geometry was head of the department of mathematics, Karnatak University, Dharwar.
K. V. Akshara
K.V. Akshara is a major playwright and writer in the Kannada language.
K.V. Akshara is a major playwright and writer in the Kannada language.
K.C.N. Gowda
K.C. Nanjunde Gowda, also known by name K.C.N. Gowda, is a businessman and one of the top Kannada film producer, exhibitor, financier, and distributor.
K.C. Nanjunde Gowda, also known by name K.C.N. Gowda, is a businessman and one of the top Kannada film producer, exhibitor, financier, and distributor.
Kannada people
The Kannada people, or Kanarese are the people who natively speak the Kannada language.
The Kannada people, or Kanarese are the people who natively speak the Kannada language.
Kannadiga
Kannadiga, or Kannadati is a reference to the people who natively speak the Kannada language.
Kannadiga, or Kannadati is a reference to the people who natively speak the Kannada language.
Karnataka State Film Award for Best Editor
Karnataka State Film Award for Best Editor is a state film award of the Indian state of Karnataka given during the annual Karnataka State Film Awards.
Karnataka State Film Award for Best Editor is a state film award of the Indian state of Karnataka given during the annual Karnataka State Film Awards.
Kausalya (actress)
Kausalya, also known as Nandini, is an Indian film actress and model, who has starred mainly in Tamil and Malayalam films.
Kausalya, also known as Nandini, is an Indian film actress and model, who has starred mainly in Tamil and Malayalam films.
Kavitha Lankesh
Kavitha Lankesh is a renowned filmmaker and director in the Kannada cinema industry.
Kavitha Lankesh is a renowned filmmaker and director in the Kannada cinema industry.
KCN Gowda
K.C. Nanjunde Gowda, also known by name K.C.N. Gowda, is a businessman and one of the top Kannada film producer, exhibitor, financier, and distributor.
K.C. Nanjunde Gowda, also known by name K.C.N. Gowda, is a businessman and one of the top Kannada film producer, exhibitor, financier, and distributor.
Keladi Chennamma
Keladi Chennamma was the Queen of Keladi Kingdom in Karnataka.
Keladi Chennamma was the Queen of Keladi Kingdom in Karnataka.
Kengal Hanumanthaiah
Kengal Hanumanthaiah was the chief minister of the old Mysore State in India from 30 March 1952 to 19 August 1956.
Kengal Hanumanthaiah was the chief minister of the old Mysore State in India from 30 March 1952 to 19 August 1956.
Kittur Chennamma
Kitturu Rani Chennamma (ಕಿತ್ತೂರು ರಾಣಿ ಚೆನ್ನಮ್ಮ) (1778−1829) was the queen of the princely state of Kittur in Karnataka.
Kitturu Rani Chennamma (ಕಿತ್ತೂರು ರಾಣಿ ಚೆನ್ನಮ್ಮ) (1778−1829) was the queen of the princely state of Kittur in Karnataka.
Komal
Komal Kumar is an Indian actor and comedian in the Kannada film industry, known for comedic roles.
Komal Kumar is an Indian actor and comedian in the Kannada film industry, known for comedic roles.
Krishna Byre Gowda
Krishna Byre Gowda (born 4 April 1973) is a member of the Legislative Assembly of the state of Karnataka, India.
Krishna Byre Gowda (born 4 April 1973) is a member of the Legislative Assembly of the state of Karnataka, India.
Krishna Raja Wadiyar IV
Krishna Raja Wadiyar IV, also known popularly as Nalwadi Krishna Raja Wadiyar, was the ruling Maharaja of the princely state of Mysore from 1902 until his death in 1940.
Krishna Raja Wadiyar IV, also known popularly as Nalwadi Krishna Raja Wadiyar, was the ruling Maharaja of the princely state of Mysore from 1902 until his death in 1940.
Krishnamoorthy Puranik
Krishnamoorthy Puranik (September 5, 1911 - November 12, 1985) a headmaster from Gokak high school was awarded Karnataka Sahitya Academy for his work Mannin Magalu (Daughter of the Soil).
Krishnamoorthy Puranik (September 5, 1911 - November 12, 1985) a headmaster from Gokak high school was awarded Karnataka Sahitya Academy for his work Mannin Magalu (Daughter of the Soil).
Kumar Gandharva
Kumar Gandharva or Shivaputra Siddharamayya Komkallimath was a Hindustani classical singer, famous for his unique vocal style, refusal to be bound by the tradition of any gharana, and his ...
Kumar Gandharva or Shivaputra Siddharamayya Komkallimath was a Hindustani classical singer, famous for his unique vocal style, refusal to be bound by the tradition of any gharana, and his ...
Kuvempu
Kuppali Venkatappagowda Puttappa, widely known by the pen name Kuvempu or by the abbreviation K. V. Puttappa, was a Kannada writer and poet, widely regarded as the greatest poet of 2...
Kuppali Venkatappagowda Puttappa, widely known by the pen name Kuvempu or by the abbreviation K. V. Puttappa, was a Kannada writer and poet, widely regarded as the greatest poet of 2...
L. S. Naik
L. S. Naik was a Member of the legislative assembly (1967-1971) from Gokak constituency to the Karnataka state, Bangalore.
L. S. Naik was a Member of the legislative assembly (1967-1971) from Gokak constituency to the Karnataka state, Bangalore.
Lakshmi Gopalaswamy
Lakshmi Gopalaswamy is a South Indian film actress and a classical dancer, qualified in Bharatanatyam.
Lakshmi Gopalaswamy is a South Indian film actress and a classical dancer, qualified in Bharatanatyam.
Lakshmisa
Lakshmisa (or Lakshmisha, ಲಕ್ಷ್ಮೀಶ) was a noted Kannada language Brahmin writer who lived during the mid–16th or late–17th century period.
Lakshmisa (or Lakshmisha, ಲಕ್ಷ್ಮೀಶ) was a noted Kannada language Brahmin writer who lived during the mid–16th or late–17th century period.
Leelavathi (actress)
Leelavathi is a Kannada film actress who predominantly worked in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu.
Leelavathi is a Kannada film actress who predominantly worked in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu.
Leena Chandavarkar
Leena Chandavarkar was an Indian actress who appeared in Bollywood movies and is now appearing in reality shows.
Leena Chandavarkar was an Indian actress who appeared in Bollywood movies and is now appearing in reality shows.
Lohithaswa
Lohithaswa T.S is a noted Kannada film actor and playwright and a retired English professor.
Lohithaswa T.S is a noted Kannada film actor and playwright and a retired English professor.
Loknath
Loknath ಲೋಕನಥ್ is a noted Indian Kannada language veteran stage and cine artist of more than 1000 plays and 600 films to his credit.
Loknath ಲೋಕನಥ್ is a noted Indian Kannada language veteran stage and cine artist of more than 1000 plays and 600 films to his credit.
Luther Abraham
Henry Diwakar Luther Abraham was the second successor of Frank Whittaker as Bishop in Medak and an able administrator.
Henry Diwakar Luther Abraham was the second successor of Frank Whittaker as Bishop in Medak and an able administrator.
M. C. Joshi
M. C. Joshi (1928–1983) from Belgaum, India was a nuclear physicist and the founder and head of the university department of physics, University of Mumbai.
M. C. Joshi (1928–1983) from Belgaum, India was a nuclear physicist and the founder and head of the university department of physics, University of Mumbai.
M. H. Jayaprakashanarayan
M. H. Jayaprakashanarayan was a Member of the legislative assembly (1967-1971) from Sirsi constituency to the Karnataka state, Bangalore.
M. H. Jayaprakashanarayan was a Member of the legislative assembly (1967-1971) from Sirsi constituency to the Karnataka state, Bangalore.
M. K. Indira
M. K. Indira was a well known novelist in the Kannada language.
M. K. Indira was a well known novelist in the Kannada language.
M. P. Renukacharya
M. P. Renukacharya is the Minister for Excise in the Government of Karnataka.He is a Member of Legislative Assembly from Honnali Taluk in Davangere District.He was infamously known for Nurse Jay...
M. P. Renukacharya is the Minister for Excise in the Government of Karnataka.He is a Member of Legislative Assembly from Honnali Taluk in Davangere District.He was infamously known for Nurse Jay...
M. S. Ramaiah
M. S. Ramaiah was an industrialist and philanthropist from Bangalore who founded several educational institutions in India through the Gokula Educational Foundation,India.
M. S. Ramaiah was an industrialist and philanthropist from Bangalore who founded several educational institutions in India through the Gokula Educational Foundation,India.
M. S. Sathyu
Mysore Shrinivas Sathyu is a leading film director, stage designer and art director from India.
Mysore Shrinivas Sathyu is a leading film director, stage designer and art director from India.
M. Venkatakrishnaiah
M. Venkatakrishnaiah (1844–1933) was pioneer of journalism, author, social reformer, educationist, civil servant and philanthropist based in the city of Mysore in India.
M. Venkatakrishnaiah (1844–1933) was pioneer of journalism, author, social reformer, educationist, civil servant and philanthropist based in the city of Mysore in India.
Malathi Rao
Malathi Rao (ಮಾಲತಿ ರಾವ್) is an Indian writer.
Malathi Rao (ಮಾಲತಿ ರಾವ್) is an Indian writer.
Malladihalli Sri Raghavendra Swamiji
Sri Raghavendra Swamiji of Malladihalli ( Kannada: ಮಲ್ಲಾಡಿಹಳ್ಳಿ ಶ್ರೀ ರಾಘವೇಂದ್ರ ಸ್ವಾಮಿ ) (1890–1996), popularly known as "Malladihalli Swamiji", was the founder of Anatha Sevashrama Trust,...
Sri Raghavendra Swamiji of Malladihalli ( Kannada: ಮಲ್ಲಾಡಿಹಳ್ಳಿ ಶ್ರೀ ರಾಘವೇಂದ್ರ ಸ್ವಾಮಿ ) (1890–1996), popularly known as "Malladihalli Swamiji", was the founder of Anatha Sevashrama Trust,...
Mallikarjun Mansur
Mallikarjun Bheemarayappa Mansur (ಮಲ್ಲಿಕಾರ್ಜುನ ಮನಸೂರ) (1910–1992) was an Indian classical singer of the khyal style in the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana.
Mallikarjun Bheemarayappa Mansur (ಮಲ್ಲಿಕಾರ್ಜುನ ಮನಸೂರ) (1910–1992) was an Indian classical singer of the khyal style in the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana.
Mangesh V. Nadkarni
Mangesh V. Nadkarni (1933–2007) was a professor of lnglish literature, and a disciple of Sri Aurobindo.
Mangesh V. Nadkarni (1933–2007) was a professor of lnglish literature, and a disciple of Sri Aurobindo.
Manjula (Kannada actress)
Manjula (ಮಂಜುಳ) (5 April 1951 - 12 September 1986) was an Indian film actress who acted in Kannada language films.
Manjula (ಮಂಜುಳ) (5 April 1951 - 12 September 1986) was an Indian film actress who acted in Kannada language films.
Maria Susairaj
Maria Monica Susairaj is a actress.
Maria Monica Susairaj is a actress.
Mohan (actor)
Mohan (ಮೋಹನ್; மோகன், born 23 August 1956 as Mohan Rao) is a popular Kollywood actor.
Mohan (ಮೋಹನ್; மோகன், born 23 August 1956 as Mohan Rao) is a popular Kollywood actor.
Murali (Tamil actor)
Murali was a Tamil film actor who appeared in the leading and supporting roles throughout his career.
Murali was a Tamil film actor who appeared in the leading and supporting roles throughout his career.
Murugappa Channaveerappa Modi
Murugappa Channaveerappa Modi (ಮುರುಗಪ್ಪ ಚೆನ್ನ ವೀರಪ್ಪ ಮೋದಿ) (1915-November 11, 2005) was an Indian ophthalmologist.
Murugappa Channaveerappa Modi (ಮುರುಗಪ್ಪ ಚೆನ್ನ ವೀರಪ್ಪ ಮೋದಿ) (1915-November 11, 2005) was an Indian ophthalmologist.
Mysore Ananthaswamy
Mysore Ananthaswamy was a classical Indian vocalist; a singer of Kannada Sugama Sangeetha.
Mysore Ananthaswamy was a classical Indian vocalist; a singer of Kannada Sugama Sangeetha.
N. H. Gouda
Narayan Holiyappa Gouda was a M.L.A to the Karnataka state Legislative Assembly, Bangalore from 1985-1989 ; He was elected from the Janata Dal.
Narayan Holiyappa Gouda was a M.L.A to the Karnataka state Legislative Assembly, Bangalore from 1985-1989 ; He was elected from the Janata Dal.
N. K. Naik
Niranjan Krishna Naik is a professor emeritus of Aerospace Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, India and was previously Head of the department.
Niranjan Krishna Naik is a professor emeritus of Aerospace Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, India and was previously Head of the department.
N. R. Narayana Murthy
Nagavara Ramarao Narayana Murthy, better known as N. R. Narayana Murthy, is an Indian software entrepreneur who co-founded Infosys Technologies Ltd., the first Indian company to be listed ...
Nagavara Ramarao Narayana Murthy, better known as N. R. Narayana Murthy, is an Indian software entrepreneur who co-founded Infosys Technologies Ltd., the first Indian company to be listed ...
N. S. Lakshminarayan Bhat
N. S. Lakshminarayan Bhat is a Kannada poet from Shivamogga distrct.
N. S. Lakshminarayan Bhat is a Kannada poet from Shivamogga distrct.
Nagesh (actor)
Nagesh, was a Tamil film actor, mostly remembered for his roles as a comedian during the 1960s.
Nagesh, was a Tamil film actor, mostly remembered for his roles as a comedian during the 1960s.
Nalini Venkatasubramanian
Nalini Venkatasubramanian is a Professor of Computer science at the University of California, Irvine.
Nalini Venkatasubramanian is a Professor of Computer science at the University of California, Irvine.
Narasimharaju (Kannada actor)
T. R. Narasimharaju was an Indian Kannada popular actor specialising in roles that required ample comic timing.
T. R. Narasimharaju was an Indian Kannada popular actor specialising in roles that required ample comic timing.
Nidhi Subbaiah
Nidhi Subbaiah is an Indian film actress and model, who has appeared in various television advertisements and in South Indian films, predominantly in Kannada.
Nidhi Subbaiah is an Indian film actress and model, who has appeared in various television advertisements and in South Indian films, predominantly in Kannada.
P. Lankesh
Palegar Lankeshappa (ಪಿ. ಲಂಕೇಶ್, better known as P Lankesh March 8, 1935–2000) was a major Indian writer and journalist, writing in the Kannada language.
Palegar Lankeshappa (ಪಿ. ಲಂಕೇಶ್, better known as P Lankesh March 8, 1935–2000) was a major Indian writer and journalist, writing in the Kannada language.
P.R. Ramaiya
P. R. Ramaiya (1894–1970) was the founder of Tainadu, the premier Kannada Newspaper of the Indian state of Mysore during the freedom movement.
P. R. Ramaiya (1894–1970) was the founder of Tainadu, the premier Kannada Newspaper of the Indian state of Mysore during the freedom movement.
Panchakshari Hiremath
Panchakshari Hiremath is a writer and noted poet, short story writer, essayist, critic, translator, orator, editor and freedom fighter who writes in Kannada, Urdu and Hindi.
Panchakshari Hiremath is a writer and noted poet, short story writer, essayist, critic, translator, orator, editor and freedom fighter who writes in Kannada, Urdu and Hindi.
Pandari Bai
Pandari Bai (Kannada: ಪಂಡರಿ ಬಾಯಿ, Tamil: பண்டரி பாய், పండరీబాయి) (1930 – January 29, 2003) was a prominent heroine of South Indian languages films mostly in Kannada and Tamil during the 1950s an...
Pandari Bai (Kannada: ಪಂಡರಿ ಬಾಯಿ, Tamil: பண்டரி பாய், పండరీబాయి) (1930 – January 29, 2003) was a prominent heroine of South Indian languages films mostly in Kannada and Tamil during the 1950s an...
Parvathamma Rajkumar
Parvathamma Rajkumar is an influential and leading Kannada film producer, distributor, and exhibitor from almost four decades.
Parvathamma Rajkumar is an influential and leading Kannada film producer, distributor, and exhibitor from almost four decades.
Pooja Umashankar
Pooja Gauthami Umashankar, mononymously known as Pooja is an Indian actress, who has primarily appeared in Tamil films as well as Sinhala, Malayalam and Amateur films.
Pooja Gauthami Umashankar, mononymously known as Pooja is an Indian actress, who has primarily appeared in Tamil films as well as Sinhala, Malayalam and Amateur films.
Poornachandra Tejaswi
Kuppali Puttappa Poornachandra Tejaswi was a prominent Kannada writer and novelist who has made a great impession in "Navya" period of Kannada literature and inaugurated the bandaya or prote...
Kuppali Puttappa Poornachandra Tejaswi was a prominent Kannada writer and novelist who has made a great impession in "Navya" period of Kannada literature and inaugurated the bandaya or prote...
Prakash (film director)
Prakash is a Kannada film director who made commercially successful movies like Milana, Vamshi, Kushi, and more.
Prakash is a Kannada film director who made commercially successful movies like Milana, Vamshi, Kushi, and more.
Prasanna
Prasanna (born 1951), is an Indian theatre director and playwright from Karnataka.
Prasanna (born 1951), is an Indian theatre director and playwright from Karnataka.
Puneet Rajkumar
Puneet Rajkumar is an Indian film actor who acts in Kannada films and the youngest son of Kannada superstar Dr Rajkumar and the younger brother of leading KFI star Shivaraj Kumar.
Puneet Rajkumar is an Indian film actor who acts in Kannada films and the youngest son of Kannada superstar Dr Rajkumar and the younger brother of leading KFI star Shivaraj Kumar.
Puneeth Rajkumar
Puneet Rajkumar (Kannada: ಪುನೀತ್ ರಾಜ್ಕುಮಾರ್) is an Indian film actor who acts in Kannada films and the youngest son of Kannada superstar Dr Rajkumar and the younger brother of leading KFI star...
Puneet Rajkumar (Kannada: ಪುನೀತ್ ರಾಜ್ಕುಮಾರ್) is an Indian film actor who acts in Kannada films and the youngest son of Kannada superstar Dr Rajkumar and the younger brother of leading KFI star...
Purandara Dasa
Purandara Dāsa is one of the most prominent composers of Carnatic music and is widely regarded as the "father of Carnatic Music".
Purandara Dāsa is one of the most prominent composers of Carnatic music and is widely regarded as the "father of Carnatic Music".
Puttaraj Gawai
Pandit Puttaraj Gawai (ಪುಟ್ಟರಾಜ ಗವಾಯಿ) (3 March 1914 – 17 September 2010) is an Indian musician in the Hindustani classical tradition, a scholar who has authored more than 80 books in Kannada, S...
Pandit Puttaraj Gawai (ಪುಟ್ಟರಾಜ ಗವಾಯಿ) (3 March 1914 – 17 September 2010) is an Indian musician in the Hindustani classical tradition, a scholar who has authored more than 80 books in Kannada, S...
R. B. Naik
Ramakrishna Beeranna Naik (1904-1970) was the Chairman (Head of the Upper house) of the Karnataka Legislative Council Vidhan Parishad (1968 acting and 1970) of the Government of Karnataka, Bang...
Ramakrishna Beeranna Naik (1904-1970) was the Chairman (Head of the Upper house) of the Karnataka Legislative Council Vidhan Parishad (1968 acting and 1970) of the Government of Karnataka, Bang...
R. C. Hiremath
R. C. Hiremath was a professor of kannada and the vice-chancellor of Karnataka University, Dharwar after A. S. Adke.
R. C. Hiremath was a professor of kannada and the vice-chancellor of Karnataka University, Dharwar after A. S. Adke.
Radhika Pandit
Radhika Pandit is an Indian film and television actress who appears in Kannada films, mostly performing lead characters.
Radhika Pandit is an Indian film and television actress who appears in Kannada films, mostly performing lead characters.
Raja Rao
Raja Rao was an Indian writer of English language novels and short stories, whose works are deeply rooted in Hinduism.
Raja Rao was an Indian writer of English language novels and short stories, whose works are deeply rooted in Hinduism.
Rajkumar (actor)
Rajkumar (ಡಾ. ರಾಜ್ಕುಮಾರ್), born as Singanalluru Puttaswamayya Muthuraju (ಸಿಂಗಾನಲ್ಲೂರು ಪುಟ್ಟಸ್ವಾಮಯ್ಯ ಮುತ್ತುರಾಜು) (April 24, 1928 - April 12, 2006) was an actor and singer in the Kannada fi...
Rajkumar (ಡಾ. ರಾಜ್ಕುಮಾರ್), born as Singanalluru Puttaswamayya Muthuraju (ಸಿಂಗಾನಲ್ಲೂರು ಪುಟ್ಟಸ್ವಾಮಯ್ಯ ಮುತ್ತುರಾಜು) (April 24, 1928 - April 12, 2006) was an actor and singer in the Kannada fi...
Ramesh L. Nadkarni
Ramesh Laxman Nadkarni was a Hindustani classical music singer from Jogeshwari.
Ramesh Laxman Nadkarni was a Hindustani classical music singer from Jogeshwari.
Ramya
Divya Spandana (ದಿವ್ಯ ಸ್ಪಂದನ; born 29 November 1982), known by her stage name Ramya (ರಮ್ಯ), is an Indian film actress, who predominantly acts in Kannada films and also appears in Tamil and...
Divya Spandana (ದಿವ್ಯ ಸ್ಪಂದನ; born 29 November 1982), known by her stage name Ramya (ರಮ್ಯ), is an Indian film actress, who predominantly acts in Kannada films and also appears in Tamil and...
Rekha Vedavyas
Rekha, also known as Akshara, is an Indian film actress, who predominantly acts in Kannada films and also appears in Tamil and Telugu films.
Rekha, also known as Akshara, is an Indian film actress, who predominantly acts in Kannada films and also appears in Tamil and Telugu films.
S. A. Choudum
Sheshayya A. Choudum (born 1947) is a professor and a former chair of the department of mathematics, IIT Madras specializing in graph theory.
Sheshayya A. Choudum (born 1947) is a professor and a former chair of the department of mathematics, IIT Madras specializing in graph theory.
S. G. Balekundri
Shivappa Gurubasappa Balekundri in Belgaum was an Irrigation expert from Karnataka.
Shivappa Gurubasappa Balekundri in Belgaum was an Irrigation expert from Karnataka.
S. K. Shivkumar
Dr. S. K. Shivkumar (also spelt Shivakumar) is an Indian scientist who was instrumental in the development of the telemetry system for Chandrayaan-I, India's unmanned lunar exploration mission.
Dr. S. K. Shivkumar (also spelt Shivakumar) is an Indian scientist who was instrumental in the development of the telemetry system for Chandrayaan-I, India's unmanned lunar exploration mission.
S. L. Bhyrappa
Santeshivara Lingannaiah Bhyrappa, is a Kannada novelist, whose works are immensely popular both within and beyond Karnataka.
Santeshivara Lingannaiah Bhyrappa, is a Kannada novelist, whose works are immensely popular both within and beyond Karnataka.
S. M. Krishna
Somanahalli Mallaiah Krishna, generally referred to as S. M. Krishna, is an Indian politician who has served in the government of India as Minister of External Affairs since 2009.
Somanahalli Mallaiah Krishna, generally referred to as S. M. Krishna, is an Indian politician who has served in the government of India as Minister of External Affairs since 2009.
S. Nijalingappa
Siddavanahalli Nijalingappa ( Kannada: ಸಿದ್ಧವನಹಳ್ಳಿ ನಿಜಲಿಂಗಪ್ಪ ) (December 10, 1902 – August 8, 2000, Chitradurga) was a senior Congress politician and the Chief Minister of Karnataka b...
Siddavanahalli Nijalingappa ( Kannada: ಸಿದ್ಧವನಹಳ್ಳಿ ನಿಜಲಿಂಗಪ್ಪ ) (December 10, 1902 – August 8, 2000, Chitradurga) was a senior Congress politician and the Chief Minister of Karnataka b...
S.A. Chinne Gowda
S.A. Chinne Gowda is a veteran Kannada film producer and distributor.
S.A. Chinne Gowda is a veteran Kannada film producer and distributor.
S.A. Ramadas
S. A. Ramadass is an Indian politician.
S. A. Ramadass is an Indian politician.
S.P. Varadappa
Singanalluru Puttaswamayya Varadaraju, also spelt Singanallor Puttaswamaiah Varadaraj and popularly known as Varadappa or S.P. Varadappa, was a Kannada actor and producer, who pr...
Singanalluru Puttaswamayya Varadaraju, also spelt Singanallor Puttaswamaiah Varadaraj and popularly known as Varadappa or S.P. Varadappa, was a Kannada actor and producer, who pr...
Sai Prakash
Sai Prakash is a well-known Kannada film director and producer with trademark of producing films with sentimental themes.
Sai Prakash is a well-known Kannada film director and producer with trademark of producing films with sentimental themes.
Sakshi Shivanand
Sakshi Shivanand is an Indian actress, who has appeared in Telugu, Tamil, kannada, Malayalam and Hindi films.
Sakshi Shivanand is an Indian actress, who has appeared in Telugu, Tamil, kannada, Malayalam and Hindi films.
Samethanahalli Rama Rao
Samethanahalli Rama Rao (Kannada: ಸಮೇತನಹಳ್ಳಿ ರಾಮ ರಾವ್; November 24, 1917 - October 5, 1999) was a noted Kannada author.
Samethanahalli Rama Rao (Kannada: ಸಮೇತನಹಳ್ಳಿ ರಾಮ ರಾವ್; November 24, 1917 - October 5, 1999) was a noted Kannada author.
Sangeetha Katti
Sangeetha Katti Kulkarni popularly known as Sangeetha Katti is one of the most famous Kannada classical vocalists.
Sangeetha Katti Kulkarni popularly known as Sangeetha Katti is one of the most famous Kannada classical vocalists.
Sangolli Rayanna
Sangolli Rayanna (Kannada: ಸಂಗೊಳ್ಳಿ ರಾಯಣ್ಣ) (15 August 1798 – 26 January 1831) was a prominent freedom fighter from Karnataka, India.
Sangolli Rayanna (Kannada: ಸಂಗೊಳ್ಳಿ ರಾಯಣ್ಣ) (15 August 1798 – 26 January 1831) was a prominent freedom fighter from Karnataka, India.
Sannappa Parameshwar Gaonkar
Sannappa Parameshwar Gaonkar (January 11, 1885–1972), also called Sa.Pa. Gaonkar, was an Indian politician, and an author.
Sannappa Parameshwar Gaonkar (January 11, 1885–1972), also called Sa.Pa. Gaonkar, was an Indian politician, and an author.
Sarvajna
Sarvajña was a poet in the Kannada language.
Sarvajña was a poet in the Kannada language.
Sharath Lohitashwa
Sharath Lohithaswa (ಶರತ್ ಲೋಹಿತಾಶ್ವ) is a prominent Film Actor, Kannada stage artist born on 5 May, son of veteran Kannada artist Lohithaswa.
Sharath Lohithaswa (ಶರತ್ ಲೋಹಿತಾಶ್ವ) is a prominent Film Actor, Kannada stage artist born on 5 May, son of veteran Kannada artist Lohithaswa.
Shashank (director)
Shashank is a maverick Indian director, who makes films in Kannada, Whose applauded for his experimentation with different genres.
Shashank is a maverick Indian director, who makes films in Kannada, Whose applauded for his experimentation with different genres.
Shashidhar Adapa
Shashidhar Adapa is a Indian film art Director.
Shashidhar Adapa is a Indian film art Director.
Shikaripura Harihareshwara
Shikharipura Harihareshwara was a Kannada writer.
Shikharipura Harihareshwara was a Kannada writer.
Shikaripura Ranganatha Rao
Shikaripura Ranganatha Rao (ಶಿಕಾರಿಪುರ ರಂಗನಾಥ ರಾವ್) (born 1922) is an Indian archeologist who led teams credited with the discovery of a number of Harappan sites including the famous port city of...
Shikaripura Ranganatha Rao (ಶಿಕಾರಿಪುರ ರಂಗನಾಥ ರಾವ್) (born 1922) is an Indian archeologist who led teams credited with the discovery of a number of Harappan sites including the famous port city of...
Shimoga Subbanna
Shimoga Subbanna (ಶಿವಮೊಗ್ಗ ಸುಬ್ಬಣ್ಣ; born as G. Subramanya on December 14, 1938) is a Sugama Sangeetha singer and playback singer in the Kannada language.
Shimoga Subbanna (ಶಿವಮೊಗ್ಗ ಸುಬ್ಬಣ್ಣ; born as G. Subramanya on December 14, 1938) is a Sugama Sangeetha singer and playback singer in the Kannada language.
Shishunala Sharif
Shishunala Sharif (Kannada: ಸಂತ ಶಿಶುನಾಳ ಶರೀಫ, 1819–1889) was a saint poet, philosopher and social reformer from the state of Karnataka in India.
Shishunala Sharif (Kannada: ಸಂತ ಶಿಶುನಾಳ ಶರೀಫ, 1819–1889) was a saint poet, philosopher and social reformer from the state of Karnataka in India.
Shivakotiacharya
Shivakotiacharya (also Shivakoti), a writer of the 9th-10th century, is considered the author of didactic Kannada language Jain text Vaddaradhane (lit, "Worship of elders", ca.&nbs...
Shivakotiacharya (also Shivakoti), a writer of the 9th-10th century, is considered the author of didactic Kannada language Jain text Vaddaradhane (lit, "Worship of elders", ca.&nbs...
Shringar Nagaraj
Gangolli Ramashet Nagaraj, popularly known by film-industry name Shringar Nagaraj, is a Kannada actor, cameraman, and producer of India's first silent movie - Pushpaka Vimana - winning Pr...
Gangolli Ramashet Nagaraj, popularly known by film-industry name Shringar Nagaraj, is a Kannada actor, cameraman, and producer of India's first silent movie - Pushpaka Vimana - winning Pr...
Shyla Lopez
Shyla Lopez is an Indian model from Bangalore.
Shyla Lopez is an Indian model from Bangalore.
Sree Sree Shivakumara Swamiji
Dr. Sree Sree Sree Shivakumara Swamiji (ಡಾ.
Dr. Sree Sree Sree Shivakumara Swamiji (ಡಾ.
Srikanta Datta Narsimharaja Wodeyar
Maharaja Srikanta Datta Narasimharaja Wodeyar Bahadur is the present Maharaja of Mysore, and head of the royal Wodeyar dynasty that ruled the Kingdom of Mysore between 1399 and 1950.
Maharaja Srikanta Datta Narasimharaja Wodeyar Bahadur is the present Maharaja of Mysore, and head of the royal Wodeyar dynasty that ruled the Kingdom of Mysore between 1399 and 1950.
Srikanta Wadiyar
Srikanta Datta Narasimharaja Wadiyar Bahadur is the present head of the Wadiyar dynasty that ruled the Kingdom of Mysore between 1399 and 1950.Wadiyar was also a member of Indian Parliament from...
Srikanta Datta Narasimharaja Wadiyar Bahadur is the present head of the Wadiyar dynasty that ruled the Kingdom of Mysore between 1399 and 1950.Wadiyar was also a member of Indian Parliament from...
Srimushnam Srinivasa Murthy
Srimushnam Srinivasa Murthy was a Gandhian Freedom Fighter and a kannada writer based in Bangalore.
Srimushnam Srinivasa Murthy was a Gandhian Freedom Fighter and a kannada writer based in Bangalore.
Stanley Jedidiah Samartha
Stanley Jedidiah Samartha (1920–2001) was an Indian theologian and a participant in inter-religious dialogue.
Stanley Jedidiah Samartha (1920–2001) was an Indian theologian and a participant in inter-religious dialogue.
Sudha Murthy
Sudha Murthy née Kulkarni (ಸುಧಾ ಮೂರ್ತಿ) is an Indian social worker, philanthropist, educator, author, and venture investor.
Sudha Murthy née Kulkarni (ಸುಧಾ ಮೂರ್ತಿ) is an Indian social worker, philanthropist, educator, author, and venture investor.
Sudha Murty
Sudha Kulkarni Murthy (ಸುಧಾ ಮೂರ್ತಿ)(born August 19, 1950 in Shiggaon, Karnataka, India) is an Indian social worker and author.
Sudha Kulkarni Murthy (ಸುಧಾ ಮೂರ್ತಿ)(born August 19, 1950 in Shiggaon, Karnataka, India) is an Indian social worker and author.
Sudhakar Chaturvedi
Sudhakar Chaturvedi (ಸುಧಾಕರ್ ಚತುರ್ವೇದಿ) (born 20 April 1897) is a Vedic scholar who lives in Jayanagar, Bangalore in Karnataka, India.
Sudhakar Chaturvedi (ಸುಧಾಕರ್ ಚತುರ್ವೇದಿ) (born 20 April 1897) is a Vedic scholar who lives in Jayanagar, Bangalore in Karnataka, India.
Suman Ranganathan
Suman Ranganath (Kannada:ಸುಮನ್ ರಂಗನಾಥ್, born 26 July 1974) is an Indian model and actress who has starred in Kannada, Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi films.
Suman Ranganath (Kannada:ಸುಮನ್ ರಂಗನಾಥ್, born 26 July 1974) is an Indian model and actress who has starred in Kannada, Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi films.
Sundar V. Nadkarni
Sundar V. Nadkarni (1938-1994) a Kannada poet, a writer and a professor was awarded Karnataka Sahitya Akademi for the fiction 'Mandi Mane'.
Sundar V. Nadkarni (1938-1994) a Kannada poet, a writer and a professor was awarded Karnataka Sahitya Akademi for the fiction 'Mandi Mane'.
Suresh Angadi
Suresh Angadi is a leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Karnataka.
Suresh Angadi is a leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Karnataka.
T S Satyan
Tambrahalli Subramanya Satyanarayana Iyer popularly known T S Satyan was one of India's earliest and most eminent photojournalists.
Tambrahalli Subramanya Satyanarayana Iyer popularly known T S Satyan was one of India's earliest and most eminent photojournalists.
T. N. Seetharam
T N Seetharam or Gouribidanur Seetharam is a prominent Kannada film and TV serial director, actor and writer.
T N Seetharam or Gouribidanur Seetharam is a prominent Kannada film and TV serial director, actor and writer.
Tekur Subramanyam
Tekur Subramanyam was an Indian Freedom Fighter and politician from Bellary, India.
Tekur Subramanyam was an Indian Freedom Fighter and politician from Bellary, India.
Tirumakudalu Chowdiah
Tirumakudalu Chowdiah (ಸಂಗೀತ ರತ್ನ ತಿರುಮಕೂಡಲು ಚೌಡಯ್ಯ) (1895 - 19 January 1967) was a violin maestro from India in the Carnatic classical tradition.
Tirumakudalu Chowdiah (ಸಂಗೀತ ರತ್ನ ತಿರುಮಕೂಡಲು ಚೌಡಯ್ಯ) (1895 - 19 January 1967) was a violin maestro from India in the Carnatic classical tradition.
U. R. Ananthamurthy
Udupi Rajagopalacharya Ananthamurthy is a contemporary writer and critic in the Kannada language and is considered as one of the pioneers of the Navya movement.
Udupi Rajagopalacharya Ananthamurthy is a contemporary writer and critic in the Kannada language and is considered as one of the pioneers of the Navya movement.
Udaya Kumar (actor)
Udaya Kumar was a Kannada film actor and producer, who is renowned for his quality films.
Udaya Kumar was a Kannada film actor and producer, who is renowned for his quality films.
Udaykumar
Udaykumar was a Kannada film actor and producer, who is renowned for his quality films.
Udaykumar was a Kannada film actor and producer, who is renowned for his quality films.
Umashree
Umashree born on is an Indian theatre and film actress of Kannada film industry also well-known politician.
Umashree born on is an Indian theatre and film actress of Kannada film industry also well-known politician.
V. G. Siddhartha
V. G. Siddhartha is an Indian businessman from Karnataka.
V. G. Siddhartha is an Indian businessman from Karnataka.
V. K. Gokak
Vinayaka Krishna Gokak (ವಿನಾಯಕ ಕೃಷ್ಣ ಗೊಕಾಕ್) (1909–1992) was a major writer in Kannada language and a scholar of English and Kannada literatures.
Vinayaka Krishna Gokak (ವಿನಾಯಕ ಕೃಷ್ಣ ಗೊಕಾಕ್) (1909–1992) was a major writer in Kannada language and a scholar of English and Kannada literatures.
V. K. R. V. Rao
V. K. R. V. Rao, was a prominent Indian economist, politician, professor and educator.
V. K. R. V. Rao, was a prominent Indian economist, politician, professor and educator.
Vaidehi (Kannada writer)
Janaki Srinivasa Murthy (ಜಾನಕಿ ಶ್ರೀನಿವಾಸ ಮೂರ್ತಿ) (born Vasanti on February 12, 1945 - ), popularly known by her pen name as Vaidehi (ವೈದೇಹಿ) is a well-known writer of modern Kannada ...
Janaki Srinivasa Murthy (ಜಾನಕಿ ಶ್ರೀನಿವಾಸ ಮೂರ್ತಿ) (born Vasanti on February 12, 1945 - ), popularly known by her pen name as Vaidehi (ವೈದೇಹಿ) is a well-known writer of modern Kannada ...
Vedhika Kumar
Vedhika Kumar (ವೇದಿಕಾ ಕುಮಾರ್) is an Indian film actress who has appeared in Tamil, Telugu and Kannada films.
Vedhika Kumar (ವೇದಿಕಾ ಕುಮಾರ್) is an Indian film actress who has appeared in Tamil, Telugu and Kannada films.
Vellala Sathyam
Vellala Sathyam was a Kannada writer and poet based in Bangalore.
Vellala Sathyam was a Kannada writer and poet based in Bangalore.
Venkanna H. Naik
Barrister Venkanna H. Naik from Gonehalli village was a Commissioner of Bijapur District, India, and a Deputy Commissioner of Dharwar District.
Barrister Venkanna H. Naik from Gonehalli village was a Commissioner of Bijapur District, India, and a Deputy Commissioner of Dharwar District.
Venugopal Sorab
Venugopal Sorab was a poet and writer in Kannada and in English.
Venugopal Sorab was a poet and writer in Kannada and in English.
Vijay Prakash
Vijay Prakash, is a playback singer and film composer from Mysore who moved to Mumbai in 1996.
Vijay Prakash, is a playback singer and film composer from Mysore who moved to Mumbai in 1996.
Vikas Gowda
Vikas Gowda (ವಿಕಾಸ್ ಗೌಡ) (born 5 July 1983) is an Indian discus thrower.
Vikas Gowda (ವಿಕಾಸ್ ಗೌಡ) (born 5 July 1983) is an Indian discus thrower.
Vinod Raj
Vinod Raj is a Kannada film actor, who is widely recognized and illustrious for his dancing skills.
Vinod Raj is a Kannada film actor, who is widely recognized and illustrious for his dancing skills.
Vinodraj
Vinodraj is a Kannada film actor who is widely recognized for his dancing skills.
Vinodraj is a Kannada film actor who is widely recognized for his dancing skills.
Vishnuvardhan (actor)
Sampath Kumar, popularly known as Vishnuvardhan, was a prominent Indian film actor.
Sampath Kumar, popularly known as Vishnuvardhan, was a prominent Indian film actor.
Vivek Kulkarni
Vivek Kulkarni is the Chairman and CEO of Brickwork India, a knowledge process outsourcing company & founder of Brickwork Ratings - the fifth credit rating agency of India.
Vivek Kulkarni is the Chairman and CEO of Brickwork India, a knowledge process outsourcing company & founder of Brickwork Ratings - the fifth credit rating agency of India.
Yash (Kannada actor)
Yash is a Kannada film and television and film actor.
Yash is a Kannada film and television and film actor.
Yashwant Sardeshpande
Yashwant Sardeshpande (ಯಶವಂತ್ ಸರದೇಶ್ಪಾಂಡೆ) is a popular theatre actor, director, playwright, and conducts Kannada plays under the name of his troupe Guru Samsthe, Hubli across Karnataka stat...
Yashwant Sardeshpande (ಯಶವಂತ್ ಸರದೇಶ್ಪಾಂಡೆ) is a popular theatre actor, director, playwright, and conducts Kannada plays under the name of his troupe Guru Samsthe, Hubli across Karnataka stat...
Yogacharya Sri Raghavendra Guruji
Yogacharya Sri Raghavendra Guruji began his education at the feet of the Late Shri Shri Raghavendra Swamijee who was the founder of world famous Yoga Centre at Malladihalli Karnataka, which is ...
Yogacharya Sri Raghavendra Guruji began his education at the feet of the Late Shri Shri Raghavendra Swamijee who was the founder of world famous Yoga Centre at Malladihalli Karnataka, which is ...