Naveen Kumar Gowda is a popular actor from India. Naveen Kumar Gowda primarily works in the Kannada films industry and is widely known for playing the lead role of Rocky in the Indian movie “K.G.F: Chapter 1” (2018) and its sequel “K.G.F: Chapter 2” (2022).
Table of Biography
Early Life
Born as Naveen Kumar Gowda, better known by his stage name Yash was born in Boovanahalli, Hassan district, Karnataka, India. He was born on the 8th of January, 1986, and holds Indian nationality. According to his birth date, he is currently 37 years old and has a zodiac sign of Capricorn. Meanwhile, he was born into a Hindu family and has a hobby of singing.
Caption: Naveen Kumar Gowda with his parents (Source: WikiBio)
He was born to his parents Arun Kumar (father) and Pushpa (mother). By profession, his father was a former BMTC employee, and his mother was a homemaker. He has a younger sister whose name is Nandini.
Education and Theatre
Talking about his academics, he attended Mahajana High School, in Mysore, Karnataka. During his school years, he actively participated in theatre and dance competitions. Later, he earns his degree in Bachelor of Arts at Bangalore’s K.L.E. College, with psychology and journalism among optional subjects. He has an interest in acting from an early age.
During his college year, Naveen joined a theatre group, the Benaka drama troupe, which dramatist B. V. Karanth formed. He was paid $50 (63¢) per day as a backstage worker. Eventually, he became a backup actor, and in 2004, he played Balarama in a play.
Professional Career
In 2004, Naveen Kumar Gowda made his television debut in “Uttarayana.” In 2005, he was cast in the teleserial “Nanda Gokula,” co-starring with Radhika Pandit. He later appeared in a number of other teleserials, including T. N. Seetharam’s Male Billu and Preeti Illada Mele.
Once he had a steady income, his parents relocated to Bangalore with him. During this time, he was offered roles in seven films, but his insistence on receiving the script for each film was viewed as “arrogance from a newcomer” and he was frequently turned down.
In 2007, this actor made his big screen debut with a supporting role in Priya Hassan’s “Jambada Hudugi, “which saw him play a man whose infertile wife seeks uterus transplantation. The next year, he played the romantic interest of his Nanda Gokula co-actor Radhika Pandit’s character in the teen drama “Moggina Manasu.”
More about his career
He went on to play the lead roles in the films “Rocky” (2008), “Kallara Santhe” (2009), and “Gokula” (2009). “Modalasala” (2010), on the other hand, became his first commercial solo hit. “Googly,” starring Naveen and Kriti Kharbanda, was one of the highest-grossing Kannada films of 2013.
Naveen and Radhika Pandit appeared in the 2014 film “Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari” which collected an estimated ₹50 crore and went on to become one of the highest-grossing Kannada cinema and making him one of Sandalwood’s highest-paid actors.
Caption: The poster of the 2018 movie, KGF (Source: Instagram)
In 2018, he starred in K.G.F: Chapter 1, which had the highest production budget (₹80 crore) and was the highest-grossing Kannada film, grossing over ₹250 crore. “K.G.F” gave him pan-India success, acclaim, and fame, and he rose to superstardom.
The sequel, “K.G.F: Chapter 2” (2022), starring Sanjay Dutt and Raveena Tandon, became the third highest-grossing Indian film of all time, grossing more than ₹10 billion.
Awards
This Indian actor has been able to earn huge success in his professional career. Through his movie roles, he has able earned several awards and nominations in his career.
In 2009, he won the Filmfare Awards South for Best Supporting Actor – Kannada for his role in the movie “Moggina Manasu.” Later, he earned the 2015 Filmfare Awards South for Best Actor – Kannada for his work in the movie “Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari.” The same year, he won the South Indian International Movie Awards for Best Actor – Kannada.
In 2016, this actor won the IIFA Utsavam for Performance In A Leading Role – Kannada. The same year, he won the Zee Kannada Dashakada Sambhrama for Hero of the Decade. Meanwhile, he won two South Indian International Movie Awards and one Filmfare Awards South for his role in the movie “K.G.F: Chapter 1.”
Net Worth 2023
The majority of his earnings come from films, advertisements, and brand endorsements. In addition to his acting fees, he receives a profit share from his films. According to online websites, his net worth is estimated at around $7 million (₹ 53 Crore Indian Rupee).
Relationship Status
Naveen Kumar Gowda married his wife, Radhika Pandit on the 9th of December 2016, in Bangalore. Two wedding receptions were held at Bangalore Palace, one for friends and family and one for fans, with attendance open to anyone in Karnataka. Meanwhile, Radhika is a popular actress who primarily works in Kannada films.
Naveen first met Radhika on the sets of “Nanda Gokula” in 2007. They became close friends after working on films together and eventually started dating, but they kept their relationship private for years. The couple shares two kids; a daughter Ayra, and a son, Yatharv Yash.
Caption: Naveen Kumar Gowda with his family (Source: Instagram)
Naveen and his wife Radhika founded the YashoMarga Foundation in 2017. The foundation is a social welfare non-profit organization and an institution that is established to extend a helping hand.
Body Measurements
Caption: Naveen Kumar Gowda posing for a photo (Source: Instagram)
This Indian actor stands 5 feet 11 inches tall (1.80 m) and weighs around 76 kg (167 lbs). In addition, he has a pair of brown eyes with black hair colour and his body measurement measures 40-34-12 inches.
Social Media
On his Instagram page ‘@thenameisyash’ there are over 13.6 million followers. Likewise, there are over 1.3 million followers on his Twitter page ‘@TheNameIsYash’ and he is not active on Facebook.