Worked in 15 films, gave several hits, then quit cinema and took UPSC exam, failed 5 times, then became an IAS heroine.

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Since UPSC is a very tough exam, many candidates quit midway, but former Kannada film industry actress HS Keerthana gave it up and pursued a career in administrative services. Keerthana was a popular child actor who appeared in various daily serials like Karpurada Gombe, Ganga-Yamuna, Mudina Alia, Upendra, A, Kanur Hegadati, Circle Inspector, O Mallige, Lady Commissioner, Habba, Dore, Sinhadri, Janani, Chiguru and Given was .