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Madhu Bangarappa is an Indian politician, producer and actor from Karnataka. He is currently serving as Cabinet Minister in Government of Karnataka & Member of Karnataka Legislative Assembly representing Sorab. state Congress declared him as OBC president of state.He is present Primary and Secondary Education Minister of Karnataka 2023.[3]
Madhu Bangarappa | |
|---|---|
 Bangarappa in 2023 | |
| Cabinet Minister, Government of Karnataka | |
| Assumed office 27 May 2023 | |
| Governor | Thawarchand Gehlot |
| Cabinet | Second Siddaramaiah ministry |
| Chief Minister | Siddaramaiah |
| Ministry and Departments | Primary & Secondary Education |
| Preceded by | B. C. Nagesh |
| Member of Karnataka Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office May 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Kumar Bangarappa |
| Constituency | Sorab |
| In office 2013–2018[1] | |
| Preceded by | H. Halappa |
| Succeeded by | Kumar Bangarappa |
| Constituency | Sorab |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Madhu shivamogga |
| Political party | Indian National Congress[2] (July 2021 - Present) |
| Other political affiliations | Janata Dal (Secular) (Till July 2021) |
| Spouse | Anitha Madhu |
| Parent(s) | S. Bangarappa (Father) Shakuntala (Mother) |
| Relatives | Kumar Bangarappa (Brother) Dr Shiva Rajkumar (Brother-in-law) see Rajkumar family |
| Occupation | Producer, Actor, Politician |
Personal life edit
Madhu Bangarappa was born to former Chief Minister of Karnataka late S. Bangarappa and late Shakuntala Bangarappa. He has an elder brother Kumar Bangarappa and 3 sisters. One of the sisters is Geetha Shivarajkumar.
Political career edit
S. Madhu Bangarappa was a Janata Dal (Secular) Political party Member of Legislative Assembly elected from the Sorab constituency.[4] He was also candidate for the Shimoga seat Lok sabha by-polls 2018. Madhu Bangarappa joined Indian National Congress on 30 July 2021.[5]
Film career edit
Madhu has produced Kannada feature films such as Belliyappa Bangarappa (1992) which were big blockbuster hits in which his brother Kumar Bangarappa has appeared and co-produced.
Filmography edit
| Year | Film | Note(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Sharavegada Saradara | Executive producer |
| 1990 | Ashwamedha | Executive producer |
| 1992 | Purushotthama | Producer |
| 1992 | Belliyappa Bangarappa | Producer |
| 1994 | Gandugali | Actor; cameo |
| 1995 | Thayi Illada Thavaru | Presenter |
| 1996 | Aadithya | Actor |
| 2003 | Gokarna | Actor |
| 2006 | Kallarali Hoovagi | Producer |
Source : [6]
References edit
- ^ "Sitting and previous MLAs from Sorab Assembly Constituency". elections.in. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
- ^ "Madhu Bangarappa joins Congress". The Hindu. 30 July 2021. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
- ^ "Madhu Bangarappa is new Primary and Secondary Education Minister of Karnataka". 29 May 2023. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
- ^ "Madhu Bangarappa".
- ^ "Former Karnataka CM Bangarappa's son and ex-JD(S) MLA Madhu formally joins Congress". The Indian Express. 30 July 2021. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
- ^ "Madhu Bangarappa". chiloka.com. Retrieved 31 July 2021.