Yash was born on 8 January 1986 (age 33; as in 2019) in Bhuvanahalli, Hassan, Karnataka, India. He did his schooling from Mahajana High School, Mysore, Karnataka. Further, he joined Benaka Theatre, established by B.V. Karanth and gained formal acting skills.
Naveen Kumar Gowda was born in Bhuvanahalli, a town in Hassan district of Karnataka to Vokkaliga family. His father, Arun Kumar J., worked in the KSRTC transport service, and later in the BMTC transport service as a driver, and his mother, Pushpa, is a homemaker. He has a younger sister, Nandini. His childhood days were spent in Mysore where he did his schooling in Mahajana High School. Soon after his studies, he joined the Benaka drama troupe which was formed by noted dramatist B. V. Karanth.
Yash started his acting career with the teleserial Nanda Gokula directed by Ashok Kashyap, which aired on ETV Kannada. He went on to appear in several other teleserials such as Malebillu and Preeti Illada Mele. He had a small role in a 2007 film directed by Priya Hassan, Jambhada Hudugi. He then acted in Moggina Manasu directed by Shashank in 2008, where he appeared in a supporting role alongside his Nanda Gokula co-star Radhika Pandit. He won the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the film. Yash then starred in lead roles in the films Rocky (2008), Kallara Santhe (2009), Gokula (2009).
AboutYash | |
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Name | Yash |
Real Name/Nick Name | Naveen Kumar Gowda |
Profession | Actor, Singer |
Nationality | Indian |
Physical Stats | |
Height (Aprox.) | in centimeters- 180 cm in meters- 1.80 m in Feet Inches- 5’ 11” |
Weight (Aprox.) | in Kilograms- 75 kg in Pounds- 165 lbs |
Eye Color | Brown |
Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life | |
Date of Birth | 8 January 1986 |
Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Age (as of 2019) | 33 |
Birth Place | Bhuvanahalli, Hassan, Karnataka, India |
Home Town/State | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
School | Mahajana High School, Mysore, Karnataka |
College | |
Educational Qualification | |
Father Name | Arun Kumar |
Mother Name | Pushpa |
Brother(s) | N/A |
Sister(s) | Nandini |
Religion | Hindu |
Hobbies | Singing |
Marital Status | married |
Affairs | N/A |
Husband/Spouse | Radhika Pandit |
Children | 1 |