B.P. Mahesh Chandra Guru (born 31 January 1957) is an Indian academician and retired Professor of Journalism and Mass Communication at University of Mysore, India. Known for making controversial statements, Guru has publicly defended and supported Beef fests, and has been called 'anti-Ram' and 'Ram-critic' for his statements against Hindu god, Rama. As an activist, Guru has openly criticized Brahmanical hegemony.