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Chakravarthy Chandrachud | |
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Born | Devanur, Chikmagalur District, Karnataka | 15 August 1977
Occupation | journalist, film maker |
Language | Kannada |
Nationality | Indian |
Education | B.E, M.A. (Psychology) |
Spouse | Shruthi (divorced) |
Chakravarthy Chandrachud (DJ) is a journalist, poet, progressive thinker, social activist, actor, writer, director and debater from Karnataka.
Chakravarthy Chandrachud was born on 15 August, 1977 in Devanoor, a village in Karnataka's Chikmagalur District. Hailing from a traditional, farming family, he went on to do his engineering in Instrumental Technology from Jaya Chamarajendra College in Mysore. He also completed his post graduation in Psychology and History at the University of Mysore. He then went on to earn his M.Phil. from Kuppam. He married veteran kannada actress Shruthi in 2013 and the couple parted ways in 2018 citing family disputes.
Chandrachud began his journey as journalist when he was still a college student. He has experience of nearly 21 years, having worked with some names in the field including Janamitra, a local newspaper in Hassan and Mysore's daily, Andolana. Hai Bangalore, Agni, Lankesh Patrike (where he also worked in the capacity of an editor) are some of the popular weeklies that he has been associated with. He has won state awards for several of his investigative and environmental pieces. He has earned recognition by creating his own brand of journalism.
Chandrachud actively involved himself in social activism, right from his childhood days, by associating with organizations like SFI and DFI for their national level work. He is a forerunner for the 'Hasiru Sene', a wing of the state's Farmers Union and for any pro-Kannada activism. He is also the founder of the organization 'People for People' which was formed to fight for the Kalasa Banduri Movement. He built his own army which worked tirelessly on providing relief for those affected in the flood hit areas of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Orissa. He has been associated with several irrigational reform movements in the state, for which he has even been jailed and has been part of legal activism in this regard.
Chandrachud is a regular face for Kannada TV debates and news panel discussions. He has earned a niche for himself as a social activist who speaks fearlessly about several decisive and path breaking issues of social relevance. He is known as someone who is always ready to associate himself with any protests or struggles that are connected to and impact Karnataka.
Chandrachud directed and produced the documentary 'Mahamarana' which deals with the Mahadayi Project. This documentary, disclosing the scientific facts behind the Kalasa Banduri Dispute, was well received. He also made the movie 'Janma Bhoo Veera' which dealt with the land slides in Coorg.
Chandrachud's first book, 'Jana Jala Kranti' is a study on the works of Anna Hazare and Rajendra Singh, in the field of Irrigational Reforms. A lot of research, particularly in Rajasthan and Maharastra, went into constructing this piece of work and earned it the National Environmental Award. 'Khaali Shilube' (The Empty Cross), which was released at a crematorium in Chamrajpet, Bangalore, created a lot of waves in the state. 'Mailu Tutta' which was released at Malleshwaram's Dhobhi Ghat, garnered a lot of popularity. Each of these books have been translated into several languages and have been honored with many awards and recognitions. 'Katha Bharata' is his fourth book which is a story narrative of how India evolved and developed, influenced by its several revolutions.
Chandrachud has also established himself as a composer, writer, director. He has worked in the Kannada, Tamil and Malayalam film industries. He has directed and written Janma- a movie that is set against the backdrop of the Kaveri issue and attempts at very realistically portraying the chaos that ensued the death of Kannada matinee idol Dr.Rajkumar. The movie won critical acclaim and both the Kannada and Tamil versions have been directed by him. As a writer, he has worked on movies like Melobba Mayavi, Janma, Mahuta, Paadaraya, Love you Alia. As an actor he has worked in Janma, Melobba Mayavi, Demo Piece, Ranganayaki, Football Mariyammana (Malayalam), Kalidasa Kannada Meshtru, 1975, Madhyantara and DSS. He has acted in many upcoming Hindi web series. His entry into Big Boss Season 8 as a wild card entry earned him a reputation of a person who is not afraid to speak his mind.
Currently[ when? ], Chandrachud is busy with his latest venture- Akhada Media and Entertainment, of which he is the Chief Editor and CEO. He is also making a comeback to direction with a big bang and has some big Pan India Projects lined up.
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