Yash’s real name is Naveen Kumar Gowda. He chose the name Yash for his acting career, which means “fame” or “success” in Sanskrit.
Naveen Kumar Gowda, or Yash, was born on January 8, 1986, in Bhuvanahalli, a small village in Karnataka, India. He grew up with dreams of becoming an actor and moved to Bangalore to pursue his passion for acting.
Before Yash became a household name with KGF, he starred in many movies that helped shape his career. Here are some of his old movies that you might want to check out:
In this movie, Yash played the role of a supportive boyfriend. His performance won him the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor in Kannada.
Not to be confused with his KGF character, Rocky was Yash’s debut as a lead actor. The movie tells the story of a young man named Rocky and his struggles in life.
In Kallara Santhe, Yash played the role of a man caught in a web of political corruption and deceit.
Googly is a romantic comedy where Yash played a charming and carefree young man. The film was a huge hit and is still loved by fans for its humor and Yash’s charismatic performance.
This movie was a turning point in Yash’s career. He played the role of a rebellious college student.