Naveen Kumar Gowda, better known as Yash, is a popular Indian actor in the Kannada film industry. He was born on January 8, 1986, in Bhuvanahalli, Karnataka. Yash started his career in television and made his film debut in 2007 with “Jambada Hudugi”.
He gained fame with the film “Moggina Manasu” in 2008, which won him a Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor. Yash’s breakthrough came with “Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari” in 2014, establishing him as a leading actor.
Yash’s biggest success came with the film “KGF: Chapter 1” in 2018. It was a massive hit, earning him national recognition. The sequel, “KGF: Chapter 2,” released in 2022, further solidified his fame. Yash is known for his dedication and hard work.
He married actress Radhika Pandit in 2016, and they have two children. Yash is also involved in philanthropy, supporting various causes through his foundation, Yashomarga.
Yash Full Biography
| Wikiintro / Biography | |
|---|---|
| Name | Yash |
| Full Name | Naveen Kumar Gowda |
| Profession | Actor |
| Debut | Film: Jambada Hudugi (Kannada, 2007) TV: Uttarayana (Kannada, 2004) |
| Personal Life | |
| Gender | Male |
| Date of Birth | 8-January-1986 |
| Age | 37 Years Old |
| Birth Place | Boovanahalli, Hassan district, Karnataka, India |
| Zodiac Sign | ♑ Capricorn |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Home Town | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Hobbies | Singing |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Career in Movies and TVs | |
| Most Popular Movies: | • K.G.F: Chapter 1 (2018) • K.G.F: Chapter 2 (2022) • Googly (2013) • Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari (2014) • Raja Huli (2013) • Masterpiece (2015) |
| Net Worth | |
| Net worth (Approx) as of 2023 | $7 million (Rs. 53 crore in INR) |
| Educational Qualification | |
| College / Institute / University | Mysore’s Mahajana Education Society’s Pre-University College (Mahajana High School, Mysore, Karnatak) |
| Favourite Things | |
| Food | • South Indian food • Idli • Dosa • Vada • Biryani and Pizza |
| Book | • The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho • Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill • Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki |
| Location | • Dubai • London • New York City • Hill stations in India, such as Coorg and Chikmagalur |
| Movie | • The Shawshank Redemption • The Godfather • The Dark Knight |
| Sports | Cricket and Football |
| Physical status | |
| Height | • in centimeters- 180 cm • in meters- 1.80 m • in Feet Inches- 5’ 11” |
| Weight | • in Kilograms- 75 kg • in Pounds- 165 lbs |
| Body Measurement | • Chest: 42 inches • Waist: 32 inches • Biceps: 16 inches |
| Family and Parent’s Details | |
| Father | Arun Kumar Gowda |
| Mother | Pushpa |
| Sister | Nandini |
| Daughter | Ayra (born in December 2018) |
| Son | Ayush (born in October 2019) |
| Wife | Radhika Pandit (m. 2016-present) |
| Partner, Girlfriend, and Affairs | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Marriage Date | 9 December 2016 |
| Relationship/Affairs | Radhika Pandit (Actress) |
| Social Media Account and Contact Details | |
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FAQs
Who is Yash?
Yash is an Indian actor born in January 1986 in Boovanahalli, Hassan district, Karnataka, India.
What is the age of Yash?
Yash is 37 years old as of October 2023.
What is the height of Yash?
Yash’s height is in centimeters- 180 cm, in meters- 1.80 m, in Feet Inches- 5’ 11”.
Some exciting and lesser-known facts about Yash
- Yash is not his real name. His real name is Naveen Kumar Gowda. He adopted his childhood name ‘Yash’ as his screen identity as an actor.
- Yash was born in Bhuvanahalli, Karnataka.
- He started his career in television before moving to films.
- “KGF: Chapter 1” was a turning point in his career.
- He won his first Filmfare Award for “Moggina Manasu.”
- Yash is married to actress Radhika Pandit.
- Yash started his career as a television actor.
- He made his television debut in the Kannada serial Nanda Gokula in 2004.
- Yash is the first Kannada actor to star in a film that has crossed the ₹200 crore mark at the box office (K.G.F: Chapter 1).
- Yash is also the first Kannada actor to have his film dubbed into five languages (Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Bengali).
