Chakravarthy Chandrachud
Chakravarthy Chandrachud | |
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| Born | 15 August 1977 Devanur, Chikmagalur District, Karnataka |
| Occupation | Journalist, filmmaker |
| Language | Kannada |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | B.E, M.A. (Psychology) |
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Chakravarthy Chandrachud was born 15 August 1977 and is an Indian journalist, poet, social activist, actor, and film director from Devanur, Karnataka.
Education and career
Chakravarthy Chandrachud was born on 15 August 1977 in Devanur, Chikmagalur District, Karnataka.[1] He earned a bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation Technology from the Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering (SJCE) in Mysore, India.[1] He later received a postgraduate degree in Psychology at the University of Mysore, followed by an M.Phil. from Kuppam.[2]
Chandrachud's journalism career began during his college days.[2] He worked with Janamitra, a local newspaper in Hassan, and Andolana, a daily newspaper in Mysore. He also contributed to weekly publications such as Hai Bangalore, Agni, and Lankesh Patrike, where he later served as an editor.[3]
Activism
Chandrachud has been involved in social activism, working with organizations such as the Students' Federation of India (SFI) and the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) at the national level.[4]
Books
Chandrachud's first book, Jana Jala Kranti, examines the contributions of Anna Hazare and Rajendra Singh to irrigation reform. The book is based on research conducted in Rajasthan and Maharashtra, earning him the National Environmental Award.
His other books include Khaali Shilube (The Empty Cross), which was released at a Lingayat cemetery in Chamrajpet,[5] Bangalore and Mailu Tutta, released at Malleshwaram's Dhobi ghat.[1] Mailu Tutta (Katha Bharata) is a narrative chronicling India's evolution through its revolutionary movements.
Film and television
He made his acting debut in the 2019 Kannada film Melobba Mayavi.[6]
As a writer, Chandrachud has contributed to films such as Melobba Mayavi.[7]
Personal life
In 1999, Chakravarthy married Manjula. In June 2013, he attempted to enter a second marriage with Kannada actress Shruti; however, the union was annulled by a court later that year on the grounds that he had not legally dissolved his first marriage.[8] Following Manjula’s petition, the court ruled that the second marriage was invalid. Shruti also acknowledged the irregularity of the procedure.
References
- ^ a b c "Chakravarthy Chandrachud Biography | Chakravarthy Chandrachud Boyfriend, Husband, Family & Net Worth - FilmiBeat". www.filmibeat.com. Retrieved 5 November 2025.
- ^ a b "Bigg Boss Kannada 8: Wild card entrant Chakravarthy Chandrachud gets evicted". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 9 July 2025.
- ^ "Team - profile". www.strategicforesight.com. Archived from the original on 3 August 2023. Retrieved 10 November 2025.
- ^ Anusha Ravi (28 September 2017). "Gauri Lankesh murder: Editor of brother Indrajit's tabloid questioned". OneIndia. Retrieved 10 December 2025.
- ^ "book release Feature Photo BOOK RELEASE IN CEMETERY: P..." Times Of India. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
- ^ Service, Express News (25 April 2022). "Sanchari Vijay's last film Melobba Mayavi to hit the screens this week". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
- ^ Gourav (16 November 2025). "What Happened to Todd Snider?". WebVibe. Retrieved 16 November 2025.
- ^ "Court declares actress Shruthi's second marriage null and void". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 7 June 2025.
External links
- Khali Shilube by Chakravarthy Chandrachud. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 13 June 2014.
- "3 For Summer Treat! - Kannada Movie News - IndiaGlitz.com". 26 April 2013.
- "Moody Woody".
- "ದರ್ವೇಶ್ ಚೌಕಿ". ದರ್ವೇಶ್ ಚೌಕಿ.
- "Janma review. Janma Kannada movie review, story, rating - IndiaGlitz.com".
- "ನಿಷೇಧಿತ ಪ್ರದೇಶ". ನಿಷೇಧಿತ ಪ್ರದೇಶ.