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This popular actress, after leaving showbiz, cleared the UPSC exam after six attempts. Her rank was..

.. Published: September 24, 2024 10:56 AM IST By Edited by Several actors and actresses from the industry begin their careers and later achieve a remarkable success.



However, many chose a different path and stay away from the world of glitz and glam. Today, we bring you the story of an actress who started as a child actor in films but eventually left showbiz to become an IAS officer. We are talking about , a former popular child artist, successfully transitioned from acting in films and TV shows to becoming an IAS officer.

She appeared in numerous TV shows and films including, At a peak of her career, HS Keerthana decided to leave Bollywood and appear for UPSC exam. She took six attempts and finally cleared the UPSC exam with rank AIR 167. She then received the opportunity to serve as the Assistant Commissioner in the Mandya district of Karnataka, as her first posting.

Before becoming an IAS officer, HS Keerthana appeared for the Karnataka Administrative Service (KAS) exam in 2011. She then served as a KAS officer for two years before deciding to pursue the UPSC. Today, HS Keerthana serves as an inspiration for many who aren’t hesitant to leave behind their careers to chase their dreams.

Despite overwhelming challenges, she stands as a true example for those who wants to live their dream of an IAS officer. For breaking news and live news updates, like us on or follow us on and . Read more on Latest on .

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