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Mangalorean Star column is dedicated for those fellow mangaloreans who have been
known for the good work, dedication and talents. We like to bring all those personalities here
and introduce them to the community. If you know some one whom you wish to appear in this
column, please Let Us Know or send an e-mail to info@mangalorean.com.
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| Mr. Sundeep Malani [Mangalorean Star: August, 2010] |
 As a associate director, Sundeep Malani has worked with directors K. Subaash for the Tamil and Telugu versions of One Two Three (starring Prabhu Deva and Jyothika) and Mugur Sundaram for the Kannada film Manasella Neene. Malani co-directed the Kannada film, Miss California. His directorial debut was SMS 6260, a Kannada-English film. It was produced by Indian American entrepreneur, Prahlad Arasu and his sister Janu Arasu, who played the lead heroine. |
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| Prof (Dr) N. Sridhar Shetty [Mangalorean Star: May, 2010] |
 In our daily walk of life, we seldom come across people who have achieved great success, but haven't been publicized much. They might have brought about changes amongst those people who might not have dreamt about a decent smile on their faces! Their foresight and selfless service might have worked wonders, but media might have conveniently ignored such great personalities and deviated to glamour and money. Mangalorean.com makes an attempt to highlight one such great personality who has never looked back in |
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| Dr. M. V. Kamath [Mangalorean Star: March, 2010] |
 Padma Bhushan Dr M V Kamath, the former chairman of Prasar Bharti and the contemporary honorary director of Manipal Institute of Communication, Manipal, is among the very few living people from the Press who have closely witnessed the freedom struggle for Independent India. He has devoted more than four decades of his life for Journalism and is also the author of more than 45 books |
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| Kasargod Chinna [Mangalorean Star: January, 2010] |
 Stage and Film are two different aspects of performing arts but a refined stage artiste can be a better film actor or director. Over the years, we have seen many stalwarts contributing to field of acting as an art. The undivided Madras Presidency had Kasargod that went to Kerala but activities by Kannadigas settled in Kasargod are much more remarkable than those in Mangalore, though we remain as |
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| Prof. Dr. M. Abdul Rahiman [Mangalorean Star: November, 2009] |
 He may be having a host of degrees attached to his name, but Prof. Dr. M. Abdul Rahiman (MSc, PhD, MNASc, FNESA, FAEB, FIAES) is a man of deep humility and great bearing. A self made man, he is an academician whose whole life has been based on his quest for knowledge. Prof. Dr. M. Abdul Rahiman is at present, a Higher Educational Consultant and has been Former Chairman for the Calicut University |
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| Mr. S. A. Hussain [Mangalorean Star: September, 2009] |
 Mr. S. A. Hussain, is a renowned ornithologist and environmentalist, who has specialized in Field Ornithology & General Ecology. He has done fieldwork and published scientific papers on rare Indian species such as the Narcondam Hornbill, Himalayan Honeyguide and the Blacknecked Crane and has over 35 years of field research in Natural History, Ecology as.. |
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| Mr. Raghavendra Rao [Mangalorean Star: August, 2009] |
 A. Shama Rao Foundation was specifically established to impart quality and sustainable education to all. This foundation was born out of the belief of Shri A. Shama Rao, that education is the engine to transform society. The "Srinivas Group of Colleges" is one such venture that is sponsored by the A. Shama Rao Foundation. The foundation has always believed that excellence should be their motto. Excellence which will deliver |
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| Dr. Mohan Alva [Mangalorean Star: June, 2009] |
 "Give me 100 men with character and courage I will transform India" Said Swami Vivekananda once, If that great saint was alive today he would have chosen Dr. Mohan Alva as one of them! If you think we are exaggerating you must check out his life and work, his concern for culture, education, honesty, poverty and above all the un-ending zeal for transforming |
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| Dr. Syed Akheel Ahmed [Mangalorean Star: March, 2009] |
 Dr. Syed Akheel Ahmed hails from a Saints family and hence it is no surprise that he holds the religious values he has learnt as a child, very close to his heart. However, his quest for knowledge has led him to have a very deep reverence for education and this is perhaps what has earned him his present place in society today. He became a Lecturer in Analytical |
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| Dr. Noel Rao [Mangalorean Star: January, 2009] |
 Dr. Noel Roa is a physician, specializing in Physician Medicine and Rehabilitation. He received the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation "2008 Distinguished Clinician Award". Current grants with the National Institute of Health are "The Organization of Anticipatory Postural Adjustments" since 1998. "Compelled Body Weight Shift in Individuals with Stroke Related Hemi paresis" from 2005 |
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| Dr. Sadananda Hegde [Mangalorean Star: December, 2008] |
 Dr. Sadananda Hegde is the most adored man in this town of Wainuiomata in New Zealand. Whenever this 72 year old surgeon ventures over the hill from his Lower Hutt home, he gets recognition in plenty from former patients, and random hugs too are not uncommon. It is easy to see why Dr. Hegde is so popular with his patients, who he regards as extended family. His sentences are punctuated with laughter |
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| Dr. M Shantaram Shetty [Mangalorean Star: October, 2008] |
 Dr. Shetty arrived at these dizzying heights of his career by sheer dint of hard work, conscientious study and genuine concern for social causes. A perfect bedside manner, erudite talks on various subjects, seamless command over the lingua franca and a penchant for perfection in every aspect of life are the hall marks of Dr. Shetty's persona. Dr. Shantaram Shetty has more than 35... |
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| Dr. Vamana Nandavara [Mangalorean Star: July, 2008] |
 When we think about 'Koti Chennaya', we are reminded of a bygone era where two brave warriors of Tulunadu fought against injustice and for their motherland. We are also reminded of a movie of the Seventies and the remake of that movie in the recent past. Many of us might not be aware of the fact that one man has contributed considerably for Tulu and Kannada Literature and heritage in general and has done intensive research |
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| Mr. Sarvotham Shetty [Mangalorean Star: May, 2008] |
 Mr. Sarvotham Shetty was instrumental in the formation of Karnataka Association (Auh), Bunts Association & Tulu Koota in the United Arab Emirates and strived for the smooth functioning of these Associations for the last 28 years. A well known face in the UAE, Mr. Sarvotham Shetty is a man with a passion for cultural activities. As his name suggests he is "Sarvaralli Uttama". His down to earth life style |
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| Justice Santhosh Hegde [Mangalorean Star: April, 2008] |
 Justice Santhosh Hegde is the present Lokayukta Chief of the State of Karnataka and is a person who is well on his way to becoming a role model for the younger generation. The intrinsic values he holds dear in his life and his diligent fight against corruption makes him a person who is worthy of emulation. Justice Hegde has been a sportsman throughout his school and university career, which probably explains |
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| Mr. Alf D'Souza [Mangalorean Star: February, 2008] |
 The Australian Govt announced on 26 January 2008 in Canberra that it had appointed Alf D'Souza as member of the Order of Australia. The Order of Australia is officially described as "the pre-eminent way Australia recognizes the achievements and services of its citizens." The Queen as sovereign is the head of the Order of Australia. The honor was awarded to Alf for the contribution he made during the |
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| B. G. Mohammed [Mangalorean Star: January, 2008] |
 B.G. Mohammed is a true humanitarian, who has served for over 60 years in the field of fine arts, teaching over 35000 young boys and girls, many of whom are great artists, if not Doctors, Engineers or Corporate Kings of repute today! He started painting real life pictures, most of the times, projecting tragic realities, human weaknesses and sufferings. He is a true humanitarian, who has served for over 60 years in the field of |
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| Dr. U. S. Krishna Nayak [Mangalorean Star: November, 2007] |
 Very few people have defied age and achieved high ranks in their academic and social life at an early age. It is not easy to become a celebrity among the Dental fraternity at a young age and become the Dean (Academics) of a reputed Dental College at the same time! Dr. U. S. Krishna Nayak was born in Mangalore to the famous Dental Surgeon of Mangalore Dr. U. S. |
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| Mr. M. K. Seetharam Kulal [Mangalorean Star: October, 2007] |
 "Mokeda Singaari, unthude vayaari" The Tulu song from the film 'Pagetha Puge' on the Radio and Gramaphone used to enthrall us in the seventies! Those days, we had the least idea about the writer of that famous song. M.K. Seetharam Kulal, The President of Karnataka Tulu Sahithya Academy whom we feel proud to present as Mangalorean |
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| Mr. Ivan D'Souza [Mangalorean Star: August, 2007] |
 Mr. D'Souza's leadership journey began in 1979 with his entry into catholic Youth Movement (CYM) of Mudarangady parish at the age of 14. Ivan began his political career in the year 1983 as a party worker of Janatha Party. He was appointed as President of Yuva Janatha Party of Kaup Block in 1985 and served the post till 1989. In 2000, he started a forum called Dakshina Kannada Karmika Parishath and |
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