Attribute | Value |
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Name | Yash |
Birth Name | Naveen Kumar Gowda |
Date of Birth | January 8, 1986 |
Place of Birth | Bhuvanahalli, Hassan District, Karnataka, India |
Height | 5’11” (1.80 m) |
Weight | 75 kg (165 lb) |
Marital Status | Married |
Spouse | Radhika Pandit |
Children | 2 (Ayra and Ayush) |
Net Worth | $10 million |
Current Affairs | Currently working on the film KGF: Chapter 3 |
Early Life and Education
Yash was born Naveen Kumar Gowda on January 8, 1986, in Bhuvanahalli, Hassan District, Karnataka, India. He is the son of Arun Kumar J., a bus driver, and Pushpa Lata. Yash has a younger sister named Nandini.
Yash completed his pre-university course (PUC) at the Mahajana Education Society (MES) and joined the Benaka drama troupe after graduation.
Acting Career
Yash made his acting debut in the Kannada television serial “Uttarayana” in 2004. He then appeared in a few more television serials before making his film debut in the Kannada film ” Jambada Hudugi” in 2007.
Yash’s breakthrough role came in the 2010 Kannada film “Mungaru Male”. The film was a huge success and Yash was praised for his performance. He won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Kannada for his performance in the film.
Yash has since starred in several successful Kannada films, including “Ranna” (2014), “KGF: Chapter 1” (2018), and “KGF: Chapter 2” (2022). He is one of the most popular actors in Kannada cinema.
Personal Life
Yash married Radhika Pandit, a Kannada actress, on December 9, 2016. They have two children, a daughter named Ayra (born December 2, 2018) and a son named Ayush (born October 2019).
Awards and Recognition
Yash has won several awards for his acting, including:
* Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Kannada (2010)
* SIIMA Award for Best Actor – Kannada (2010)
* Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actor (2010)
* Vijay Award for Best Actor – Kannada (2010)
* Suvarna Film Award for Best Actor – Kannada (2010)
Yash is one of the most popular and successful actors in Kannada cinema. He is known for his action films and his ability to perform difficult stunts. He is also a good dancer and singer.