Located in the beating heart of Karnataka, Bangalore, Christ University has produced some of the iconic personalities who have redefined the fields they are in. Ranging from politics to cinema, they have been the beacons of success. We have compiled a list of some of the famous personalities of the university.
| Name | Gautham Karthik |
| Date of Birth | September 12, 1989 |
| Place of Birth | Madras, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Schooling | Hebron School, Ooty, Tamil Nadu, India |
| UG | B.A., Psychology, English & Media, Christ University, Bangalore |
| Roles | Actor (2013 – present) |
| Known For | Kadal (2013) Vai Raja Vai (2015) Devarattam (2019) Pathu Thala (2023) Amaran (2024) – Voice Acting |
| Awards & Recognitions | 2013 Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut (Kadal) 2013 SIIMA Award for Best Male Debutant (Kadal) 2015 Tamil Nadu State Film Award (Special Prize) for Vai Raja Vai |
| Name | Krishna Byre Gowda |
| Date of Birth | April 4, 1973 |
| Place of Birth | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Schooling | Government Primary School, Narsapura, Karnataka Satya Sai School (SSLC), Muddenalli, Karnataka |
| UG | Bachelor of Business Management (BBM), Christ University, Bangalore |
| PG | M.A., International Affairs, School of International Service, American University, Washington D.C |
| Roles | Cabinet Minister, Government of Karnataka: Minister for Revenue (2023 – ) Minister for Rural Development & Panchayati Raj (2018 – 2019) Minister for Agriculture (2013 – 2018) Member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly: Byatarayanapura, Karnataka (2008 – present) Vemgal, Karnataka (2003 – 2008) Other Roles: President, Karnataka Pradesh Youth Congress Committee (2007 – 2011) Chairperson of Public Accounts Committee, Government of Karnataka (2022 – 2023) Earlier Roles: Project Associate, DAI Global (1988 – 1999) |
| Name | Madonna Sebastian |
| Date of Birth | October 1, 1992 |
| Place of Birth | Cherupuzha, Kerala, India |
| Schooling | St Peter’s Senior Secondary School, Kadayiruppu, Kerala |
| UG | Bachelor of Commerce, Christ University, Bangalore |
| Roles | Actress, Singer (2015 – ) |
| Known For | Premam (2015) Kadhalum Kadandhu Pogum (2016) Virus (2019) Shyam Singha Roy (2021) Leo (2023) |
| Awards & Recognitions | 2015 Nominated, SIIMA Award for Best Female Debut (Premam) 2016 Ananda Vikatan Award for Best Debut Actress (Kadhalum Kadandhu Pogum) 2021 Nominated, Filmfare Award South for Best Supporting Actress (Shyam Singha Roy) |
| Name | Madhukeshwar Desai |
| Date of Birth | August 27, 1987 |
| Place of Birth | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Schooling | G.D Somani Memorial School, Mumbai |
| UG | B.A., LLB, Christ University, Bangalore |
| Roles | CEO, Mumbai Centre for International Arbitration (MCIA) Vice President, Maharashtra Basketball Association (MSBA) (2019 – ) Vice President, Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (2013 – ) |
| Honors | Named as one of the 100 Young Global Leaders by World Economic Forum |
| Name | Raja Krishna Menon |
| Date of Birth | January 1,1970 |
| Place of Birth | Thrissur, Kerala, India |
| Schooling | The Valley School, Bangalore |
| UG | B.Sc., Chemistry, Christ University, Bangalore |
| Roles | Director (2003 – ) |
| Known For | Bas Yun Hi (2003) Airlift (2016) Pippa (2023) |
| Name | Rima Kallingal |
| Date of Birth | January 19, 1984 |
| Place of Birth | Thrissur, Kerala, India |
| Schooling | Stanes Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School, Coonor, Tamil Nadu Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Thrissur, Kerala |
| UG | B.A., Journalism, Christ University, Bangalore |
| Roles | Actress (2009 – ) |
| Known For | Indian Rupee (2011) 22 Female Kottayam (2012) Ayalum Njanum Thammil (2012) Rani Padmini (2015) Virus (2019) Neelavelicham (2023) |
| Awards & Recognitions | 2011 Kerala Film Critics Award for Best Actress (Indian Rupee) 2013 Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress (22 Female Kottayam) 2013 Filmfare Award for Best Actress (22 Female Kottayam) |
| Name | Chandy Oommen |
| Date of Birth | March 1,1986 |
| Place of Birth | Puthupally, Kerala, India |
| Schooling | St. Thomas Residential School, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala |
| UG | B.A., Economics, Mar Ivanios College B.A., (History) & M.A., (History), St. Stephen’s College, New Delhi LLB, Delhi University |
| PG | LLM, Criminology, National Law University, Delhi LLM, Constitutional Law, Christ University, Bangalore |
| Roles | Member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly: Puthupally, Kerala (2023 – ) Other Roles: Chairman, National Outreach Cell, Indian Youth Congress (2022 – 2024) Secretary, Indian Youth Congress, Kerala Division (2011 – 2016) |
| Name | Gouri G. Kishan |
| Date of Birth | August 17, 1999 |
| Place of Birth | Adoor, Kerala, India |
| Schooling | Hindu Senior Secondary School, Chennai Tamil Nadu |
| UG | B.A., Journalism, Psychology & English, Christ University, Bangalore |
| Roles | Actress (2018 – ) |
| Known For | ‘96 (2018) Jaanu (2020) Master (2021) Karnan (2021) |
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