<p>It is a tough job to pin down Murali Kadekar to one category. </p>.<p>As a teacher at the Nittur High School in Udupi, his concern for his students wasn't limited to academic excellence alone. He has been a mentor and a beneficiary for thousands of children, the impact of which has been long-lasting.</p>.<p>As a Yakshagana artist, he works tirelessly to support both the art, as well as the artists.</p>.<p><b data-stringify-type="bold"><a data-sk="tooltip_parent" data-stringify-link="https://21in21.deccanherald.com/" delay="150" href="https://21in21.deccanherald.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click here to meet the Changemakers</a></b></p>.<p><b data-stringify-type="bold"><a data-sk="tooltip_parent" data-stringify-link="https://21in21.deccanherald.com/polls" delay="150" href="https://21in21.deccanherald.com/polls" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vote for your favourite Changemaker here</a></b> </p>