Malleshi HV was born in Challakere, Karnataka, holds a Post Diploma in Printmaking from Kala-Bhavan, Visva-Bharati University, Santiniketan, West-Bengal. His work has been showcased in group exhibitions, including Rukshaan art "The Baroda march” in Mumbai, 2018. The Art Pilgrim Live exhibition titled "In the Green Pastures and Urban Streets-Part II" Gurugram in 2019.

Malleshi has also participated in a state-level cement sculpture camp organized by the Karnataka Shilpa Kala Akademi, also participated in various painting camps including the Karnataka Lalita Kala Akademi Painting Camp at Chikkanayakana halli Tumakuru in 2016. In 2018, painted a wall mural for the Karnataka Lalita Kala Akademi at Gubbi. Most recently have been accepted into the Space Studio's Inter Residence Program for 2022-23. Additionally, was honoured with a "junior fellowship" from the Ministry of Culture in New Delhi for 2011-2012 and has participated in the 54th National Exhibition of Art at Lalit Kala Akademi New Delhi in 2012. He has gained recognition for his unique and captivating pieces in the printmaking medium.