Yash

Actor, Singer

Indian Bhuvanahalli, Hassan, Karnataka, India Capricorn 180 cm (1.80 m or 5' 11")

Quick Info

ProfessionActor, Singer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth08/01/1986
Age40 years
BirthplaceBhuvanahalli, Hassan, Karnataka, India
Zodiac SignCapricorn

Latest News about Yash

26/08/2026

Toxic was released worldwide on 26 August 2026, with Yash in the lead role alongside Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi, Rukmini Vasanth and Tara Sutaria. Reports indicate the film received mostly negative reviews from critics, even though it was a major commercial release.

21/06/2026

The makers of Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups fixed a worldwide release date of 26 August 2026 after several postponements, including a move away from an earlier June 2026 date. The film, directed by Geetu Mohandas and produced by Yash's Monster Mind Creations and KVN Productions, was reported to have been delayed to secure international distribution deals.

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Bio/Wiki

Real NameNaveen Kumar Gowda
Famous RoleRamachari in Kannada film Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari (2014)

Physical Stats & More

Height180 cm (1.80 m or 5' 11")
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolMahajana High School, Mysore, Karnataka

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
Blood GroupB positive

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date09/12/2016
Affair/GirlfriendRadhika Pandit

Family

FatherArun Kumar (Used to Work in BMTC)
MotherPushpa (Homemaker)
SisterNandini
SpouseRadhika Pandit (m. 2016)
Children
  • Ayra (born in December 2018)
  • Ayush (born in October 2019)
  • Yatharv (born in October 2019)

Career

Debut
FilmJambada Hudugi (Kannada, 2007)
TVUttarayana (Kannada, 2004)
Notable Films
  • Rocky (2008)
  • Googly (2013)
  • Raja Huli (2013)
  • Gajakesari (2014)
  • Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari (2014)
  • Masterpiece (2015)
  • Santhu Straight Forward (2016)
  • KGF: Chapter 1 (2018)
  • KGF: Chapter 2 (2022)
  • Jaanu (2023)
  • Lucky (2023)
  • Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups (upcoming)

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thenameisyash/

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. He became a member of the Benaka drama troupe after finishing his studies under the guidance of renowned dramatist B. V. Karanth.
2. His acting journey began in 2004 through the Kannada TV series ‘Uttarayana,’ which aired on Udaya TV.
3. Apart from acting, he is known as a playback singer, lending his voice to songs like ‘Annthamma’ from the Kannada movie 'Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari' (2014) and ‘Annange Love Aagide’ from 'Masterpiece' (2015).
4. In recognition of his acting skills, he received the Filmfare Award South & SIIMA Award for Best Actor in 2015 for his role in 'Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari.'
5. He was honored with the Best Actor (Kannada) award at the 11th South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) in September 2023 for his performance in the film 'K.G.F: Chapter 2' at the Dubai World Trade Centre, UAE.
6. KGF: Chapter 2 became the fourth highest-grossing Indian film ever with earnings over 10 billion rupees.
7. He is a recipient of three Filmfare Awards South and five SIIMA Awards.
8. He co-wrote and co-produced Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups through his banner Monster Mind Creations, alongside director Geetu Mohandas.

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