Kirik Keerthi Age, Family, Biography, Instagram, Wikipedia

Kirik keerthi age, bio, wiki and more

 

Keerthi Shankaraghatta, widely known as Kirik Keerthi, is a prominent Kannada TV personality, recognized for his contributions to Public TV (Kannada) and currently with Samaya TV (Kannada). Beyond his television presence, he is revered as a social activist and commentator, gaining widespread acclaim for his insightful posts on Facebook and engaging YouTube videos.

Early Life and Family:

Born in ShankaraGhatta, Shivamogga District, Karnataka, Keerthi was raised by his parents Udaykumar and Lalita Udaykumar. His name "Keerthi" denotes fame. He shares his upbringing with a brother named Shivu. In his personal life, Keerthi is married to Arpitha Keerthi, with whom he has a son named Avishkar.

Education:

Keerthi's educational journey began in his hometown, attending the local school in Shankaraghatta. He pursued his high school education at Sri Aurabindo High School, Shankaraghatta. Later, he studied journalism at Sahyadri College, Shivamogga, and furthered his studies at Kuvempu University, Shimoga.

Career:

With a diverse career in media, Keerthi has held roles at various esteemed organizations. He served as a new project editor at Public TV, followed by editor positions at Samaya TV and Samaya News. Additionally, he worked as a producer at Colors Kannada and as an associate producer at Kasturi Media Pvt Ltd. Keerthi's involvement in TV and news media spans back to 2007.

Writing:

Keerthi also dabbles in writing, occasionally contributing to Kannada newspapers. Moreover, he serves as the editor of the online newspaper "The New Indian Times."

Bigg Boss Season 4: Keerthi made a notable appearance in Bigg Boss Season 4, alongside other renowned contestants. Known for his humor, active participation, straightforwardness, and overall goodwill, he emerged as one of the strongest contenders in the competition.

Activism:

Keerthi is deeply engaged in activism, particularly advocating for the Kannada language. During the Kaveri Issue, he actively supported the people of Karnataka, rallying for their cause and urging Bangalore software companies to join the silent protest against the Supreme Court's decision.

Collaborative Projects: Beyond his television endeavors, Keerthi collaborates with others on various projects. Notably, he recently directed the video "Namma Bengaluru," featuring Chandan Shetty, Suman, Aditi Rao, Vikram Yoganand, and others.