
Meet actress, who worked in many hit films, quit acting to crack UPSC, is now an IAS officer, her name is..., married to..
We often come across people who struggle a lot and then finally become a celebrity. But how many times have you heard that a celebrity struggled to become a government officer? Rarely, right?
Meet the talented actress who traded her filmy dreams for a noble pursuit – serving the nation as an IAS officer! She's one of those rare gems who rose to fame with her adorable charm and impressive acting skills, only to leave it all behind for a greater calling.
Despite achieving immense popularity and recognition in the South Indian film industry, this actress chose to leave the world of entertainment after clearing India's most difficult exam, the UPSC. Let's uncover the fascinating story of this former starlet turned bureaucrat! Who is she?
We are talking about HS Keerthana, who has been in multiple TV series and movies. Keerthana began her acting career at the age of four as a child artist. She chose to quit acting and sit for the UPSC exam while her career was at its height. She is currently serving the nation as an IAS official and is away from the glitzy world. Cracked UPSC on the sixth attempt!
According to multiple reports, after multiple attempts, she finally cleared the UPSC exam on her sixth try, proving that determination and hard work can lead to success, no matter the path. Her story is a testament to following one's passion, even if it means taking an unconventional route.
Some might see it as a career U-turn, but this actress proved that dreams know no bounds. After achieving superstardom, she took a bold step towards a government role and aced the UPSC exam to become an IAS officer, turning her aspirations into reality. Keerthana is married to
According to reports, IAS officer HS Keerthana is married to Dilip. In an interview, she thanked her husband for his support in pursuing her dream of becoming a civil servant. Keerthana's filmography
Talking about Keerthana's filmography, she is a well-known actress in the South Indian film and television industries. She has starred in several popular films and TV shows, including 'Karpurada Gombe,' 'Ganga-Yamuna,' 'Mudina Aliya,' 'Upendra,' 'Kanoor Heggadati,' 'Circle Inspector,' 'O Mallige,' 'Lady Commissioner,' 'Habba,' 'Dore,' 'Simhadri and Janani,' 'Chiguru,' and 'Putani Agent.'
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