Quick Info
| Profession | Writer, Journalist, Director, Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 15/08/1978 |
| Age | 47 years |
| Birthplace | Devanur, Chikmagalur District, Karnataka |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Education | M.A. in Psychology, B.E. in Instrumentation Technology |
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Personal Life
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
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| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Separated |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Shruthi |
| Marriage Date | Year 2013 |
| Marriage Place | Kollur, Udupi |
Family
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Career
| Started as a journalist at Kannada tabloid Lankesh Patrike for over 15 years. | |
| Founded organizations Darvesh Chauki (or Darvesh Chuki) and People For People for social and environmental activism. | |
| Acted in social causes including Kalasa Banduri movement, flood relief in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Orissa, and irrigation reforms inspired by Rajendra Singh and Anna Hazare. | |
| Received state awards for investigative and environmental journalism, and a National Environmental Award. | |
| Directed and wrote Kannada films including Janma (2013), documentary Mahamarana (2017) on Kalasa Banduri issue; wrote scripts for Melobba Mayavi, Mahuta, Paadaraya, Love You Alia. | |
| Acted in films including Ranganayaki (2019), Melobba Maayaavi (2020), Football Mariyammana (Malayalam), Kalidasa Kannada Meshtru, 1975, Madhyantara, DSS. | |
| Entered as wild card contestant in Bigg Boss Kannada 8 in 2021. | |
| Currently serves as Chief Editor and CEO of Akhada Media and Entertainment. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Chakravarthy Chandrachud is a versatile South Indian professional in journalism, writing, acting, and directing. | |
| 2. During college, he was an active member of student unions DYFI and SFI. | |
| 3. Interested in social causes, he extensively studied the works of renowned Indian activists Rajendra Singh and Anna Hazare. | |
| 4. In Kannada, he has authored books focused on water conservation, including 'Jala Jana Kranti,' 'Khali Shilube,' 'Mailu Tutta,' and 'Saava Kolluvavarige Shikshe Illa.' | |
| 5. He commenced his career as a journalist at 'Lankesh Patrike.' | |
| 6. Chandrachud directed and wrote scripts for Kannada movies such as 'Janma' (2013). | |
| 7. He also showcased his acting skills in Kannada films like 'Ranganayaki' (2019) and 'Melobba Maayaavi' (2020). | |
| 8. Fondly known as Dada in the contemporary Kannada literary field. |