Basic Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Naveen Kumar Gowda |
| Stage Name | Yash |
| Date of Birth | 8 January 1986 |
| Place of Birth / Hometown | Bhuvanahalli, Hassan district, Karnataka; grew up in Mysore |
| Parents | Father: Arun Kumar (bus driver, BMTC) • Mother: Pushpa |
| Siblings | One younger sister named Nandini |
| Education | Schooling at Mahajana High School, Mysore; pursued pre-university/college |
Career
- Early Work / TV: Began acting with Kannada television serials such as Nanda Gokula.
- Film Debut: 2007 in Jambada Hudugi.
- Breakthrough:
- Moggina Manasu (2008) — won Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor.
- Followed by hits like Googly (2013), Raja Huli (2013), Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari (2014).
- Pan-India Fame: Starred as Rocky in K.G.F: Chapter 1 (2018) and K.G.F: Chapter 2 (2022), which became record-breaking blockbusters.
Awards & Recognition
- Multiple Filmfare Awards South and SIIMA Awards.
- Among the highest-paid and most celebrated actors in Kannada cinema.
Personal Life
- Spouse: Married actress Radhika Pandit on 9 December 2016.
- Children: Daughter Ayra (born 2018) and son Yatharv (born 2019).
- Charity / Social Work: Co-founded Yasho Marga Foundation with his wife, supporting various philanthropic causes.
Other Facts
- Height: about 5′11″ (~180 cm); Weight: approx 75–80 kg.
- Rose from humble beginnings, overcoming financial challenges to become a pan-India star.
Instagram id link – https://www.instagram.com/thenameisyash/
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