Naveen Kumar Gowda popularly known as Yash is one of the most successful and highest-paid actors in the Kannada film industry. Yash made his film debut in 2008 with the film Moggina Manasu. From there he marked the beginning of his career.
He has been rated as one of the popular Kannada film actors. Let us tell you some lesser-known facts about the south sensation:
- Naveen Kumar Gowda was born on 8 January 1986. 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.
- After finishing 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.
- In 2008, he made his debut with Moggina Manasu. Surprisingly, his wife Radhika Pandit did a lead role in the movie.
- Yash then starred in lead characters in the films Rocky (2008), Kallara Santhe (2009), Gokula (2009). With his consecutive hits, he has also been named as 'Rocking Star' by his fans and media.
- Yash and Radhika had a secret engagement in Goa and made their marriage official in Bengaluru. The star duo is blessed with a daughter and a son.
- Yash is a self-made star. He made his way into the industry with his sheer hard work. In 2018 he starred in K.G.F: Chapter 1 and the film emerged as the Highest Grossing film in Kannada industry, collecting over ₹250 crores.
Today our KGF star has turned 36 years old. His wife Radhika shared a glimpse from his birthday celebration. The two tied the knot on December 9, 2016.
