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Yash
Yash is an Indian actor, film producer and singer associated with Kannada cinema. He is widely known for playing Rocky in the KGF films and Ramachari in Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari.
ಯಶ್ 1986-01-08 Kannada cinema (Sandalwood)
Biography
Personal Information
Birth name
Naveen Kumar Gowda (also reported as Naveen Kumar)
Also known as
Rocking Star Yash, Rocking Star, Yash
Famous roles
Rocky Bhai / Raja Krishnappa Bairya — KGF: Chapter 1 & 2; Ramachari — Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari (2014)
Date of birth
1986-01-08
Birthplace
Bhuvanahalli (Boovanahalli), Hassan, Karnataka, India
Nationality
Indian
Hometown
Mysuru, Karnataka (raised there); Bengaluru is also reported
Religion
Hinduism
Gender
Male
Zodiac sign
Capricorn
Marital status
Married
Film industry
Kannada cinema (Sandalwood)
Known for
KGF franchise
Education & Training
School
Mahajana Education Society, Mysuru
High school
Mahajana High School, Mysuru
College
K.L.E. College, Bengaluru (reported)
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (reported; unverified)
Acting training
Benaka Theatre Group, Bengaluru
Physical Details
Height
Approximately 180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Eye colour
Brown / dark brown
Hair colour
Black
Weight
Approximately 74–75 kg (current weight unverified)
Body type
Athletic
Family & Relationships
Father
Arun Kumar
Mother
Pushpa
Siblings
Nandini (younger sister)
Spouse
Radhika Pandit
Daughter
Ayra Yash (born 2018)
Son
Yatharv Yash (born 2019)
Grandmother
Grandfather
Marriage date
2016-12-09
Marriage place
Taj West End, Bengaluru, Karnataka
Engagement date
2016-08-12
Engagement place
Goa, India
Career Highlights
Television debut
Uttarayana (2004)
Film debut
Jambada Hudugi (2007)
First lead role
Rocky (2008)
Breakthrough
Moggina Manasu (2008)
Notable films
Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari (2014); KGF: Chapter 1 (2018); KGF: Chapter 2 (2022)
Net Worth & Income
Estimated net worth (INR)
₹53 crore (2025 media estimate)
Reported net worth (USD)
US$7 million (reported 2025 figure; not a current currency conversion)
Estimate year
2025
Monthly income
Income sources
Acting, film production, brand endorsements and business activities
About these estimates
Reported in a January 2025 Filmibeat article according to the supplied biography. Estimates vary and are not audited disclosures or verified 2026 wealth.
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