Yash is an Indian actor and singer who is popular in the Kannada film industry. His real name was Naveen Kumar Gowda, but he later adopted the stage name Yash. He is known for his role as Ramachari in the 2014 Kannada film Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari. Let’s find out more interesting facts about Yash and his life.
Biography/Wiki
Yash was born on January 8, 1986 in Bhuvanahalli, Hassan, Karnataka, India (38 years old as of 2024). He was educated at Mahajana High School, Mysore, Karnataka. Additionally, he joined the Benaka Theater founded by BV Karanth and acquired formal acting skills. He made his debut in stage plays and TV series. Yash is also known in the industry as a singer.
When Yash was a child
appearance
Yash has a toned body with a bust size of 42 inches, waist size of 32 inches, and biceps of 14 inches. He is 5ft 11ins tall, weighs about 75kg and has brown eyes and black hair.
Family, wife and caste
Yash was born into a Hindu family. His father Arun Kumar was a former BMTC employee and his mother Pushpa was a housewife. He has a sister, Nandini.
Yash and his parents
Yash and his sister Nandini
Yash met Radhika Pandit on the sets of Nanda Gokula. They both fell in love with each other after being friends for a long time. They got engaged in Goa in August 2016 and later tied the knot on December 9, 2016. The couple has a daughter Ayra (born December 2, 2018) and a son Ayush (born October 2019).
Yash and Radhika Pandit
Yash and Radhika at baby shower
Yash with his sister and wife Radhika
Yash with his wife and newborn daughter
Yash, Radhika Pandit and their children Ira and Ayush
Profession
Yash started his acting career in 2004 with the TV serial “Uttarayana” and further acted in Nanda Gokula, Preeti Illada Mele, Shiva which were aired on several famous Kannada channels.
In 2007, Yash made his debut in a film, playing a supporting role in “Jambada Hudugi”. In 2008, he played the lead role in “Moggina Manasu” opposite his wife Radhika Pandit. He has also appeared in Modala Sala (2008), Kirathaka (2011), Rajadhani (2011), Drama (2011), Jaanu (2012), Lucky (2012), Rajahuli (2012), Googly (2013), Mr. & Mrs. Ramachari (2014), KGF: Chapter 1 (2018), etc. He is considered one of the leading actors in the Kannada film industry. Apart from acting, Yash is also known as a playback singer.
Awards
- In 2009, Yash won the South Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor in Kannada for the film “Moggina Manasu”.
- Yash was nominated for the South Filmfare Award for Best Actor in Kannada for the films Drama (2013) and Google (2014).
- In 2015, Yash won the Filmfare Awards South and SIIMA Awards for Best Actor – Kannada for his blockbuster film Ramachari and won the Best Actor – Kannada at IIFA – Utsavam Dayu Award.
- In September 2023, he won the Best Actor (Kannada) Award at the 11th South Indian International Film Awards (SIIMA) for the movie “KGF: Chapter 2”; the event was held at the World Trade Center in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
fact
- Yash and Radhika Pandit played brother and sister in the TV series “Nanda Gokula” and became good friends.
- As a playback singer, Yash has sung several songs including “Annthamma” from the film Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari (2014) and “Annange Love Aagide” from the film “Masterpiece” (2015).
- Yash surprised his fans with the news that he was about to become a father via Twitter.
😇😇😇 pic.twitter.com/3PljRAI1qP
— Yash (@TheNameIsYash) July 25, 2018
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