Yash (Actor)

Yash (actor)
Yash (born 8 January 1986) is an Indian actor who works in Kannada films. He is the recipient of three Filmfare Awards
South.[1][2][3]
Yash began his career with appearances in several television series in the 2000s. He made his film debut in 2007 with Jambada
Hudugi. The 2008 romantic drama Moggina Manasu, for which he received the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor, proved to
be a breakthrough role for Yash. His first film in a leading role, Rocky (2008), was poorly received and a box office flop. He followed
it up with a series of romance films that were commercial successes and received his first Filmfare Award for Best Actor nomination
for Drama in 2012.
Yash went on to establish himself as a leading actor of Kannada cinema with the college romance Googly (2013), comedy-drama Raja
Huli (2013), fantasy action Gajakesari (2014), romantic comedy Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari (2014), action film Masterpiece (2015)
and action romance Santhu Straight Forward (2016). Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari ranks among the highest-grossing Kannada releases
and gave Yash his first Filmfare Award for Best Actor. The pan-India success of Prashanth Neel's 2018 period action film K.G.F:
Chapter 1, which became the highest-grossing Kannada film, helped Yash attain nationwide recognition in India and win his second
Filmfare Award for Best Actor. He won further praise for his performance in the sequel, K.G.F: Chapter 2 (2022), which currently
ranks as the fourth highest-grossing Indian film.
Yash promotes various social and philanthropic causes through the Yasho Marga Foundation. He is married to the actress Radhika
Pandit.
Early life and Yash
television
roles
Yash was born on 8 January 1986 in Boovanahalli, a village in
Hassan, Karnataka.[4][5] He was given two names: Naveen
legally, and his mother's side of the family named him
Yashwanth.[6][a] Yashwanth was chosen as they believed his
time of birth astrologically necessitated a name beginning with
the letter ಯ (ya).[8] In keeping with a Hindu tradition of
Yash in 2018
giving children a deity's epithet, Yash was described as
Nanjundeshwara ("poison-drinker god", referring to Born Naveen
[8][9]
Shiva). Before starting his acting career, he was advised
by others in the industry to adopt a stage name.[10] Desiring to Kumar
stand out with a name that was unique for an actor in
Karnataka, he shortened Yashwanth to Yash.[11] Gowda
Yash's father, Arun Kumar Gowda, was a driver for the
Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation and later the
8 January
Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation. His mother,
Pushpa, is a homemaker.[12][13] He has a younger sister,
1986
Nandini, who is married to a computer engineer.[13] Yash
aspired to be an actor from a young age and actively
(age 38)
participated in theatre and dance competitions at his school in
Mysore.[12] When he was young, his family also ran a provision Boovanahalli,
store, where he would help out regularly.[14] Yash wanted to
quit school and pursue full-time acting after completing grade Hassan
10 but had to complete senior school on the demand of his
parents.[12] He studied at the Mahajana Education Society for district,
all his school years.[15] His parents initially disapproved of his
acting ambitions, and his father wanted him to be a government
officer.[14] In 2003, they relented and allowed him to move to Karnataka,
Bangalore at the age of 16 to work on a film as an assistant
director, but stated that he would not be allowed to go back if India
he returned.[12] The project was cancelled after only two days of
filming, but Yash stayed in Bangalore.[12] He stated he had
₹300 (equivalent to ₹1,100 or US$14 in 2023) with him at
Other names Yashwanth,
the time.[14] He joined a theatre group, the Benaka drama
troupe, which was formed by dramatist B. V. Karanth.[16] He
Naveen,
worked as a backstage worker and was paid ₹50 (63¢ US) per
day.[12]
Rocking star
Yash eventually became a backup actor, and in 2004, portrayed
Balarama, the lead role in a play.[12] While still working in
Alma mater K.L.E.
theatre, he completed his Bachelor of Arts at Bangalore's
K.L.E. College.[15] He made his television debut the same year
College
with the teleserial Uttarayana.[13] In 2005, he was offered a role
in the teleserial Nanda Gokula, where he starred alongside Occupation Actor
Radhika Pandit.[12] He went on to appear in several other
teleserials such as T. N. Seetharam's Male Billu and Preeti
Illada Mele.[13][12] Once Yash had secured a stable income, his
Years active 2004–
parents moved in with him to Bangalore.[12] During this time,
he was offered roles in seven films, but his insistence on having
present
the script for each film made available to him was viewed as
"arrogance from a newcomer" and often refused.[12] Known for KGF film
series
Career
Spouse Radhika Pandit (m. 2
Children 2
Film debut and
breakthrough (2008–
2012)
Yash at a photoshoot in Mumbai in 2012
Yash debuted in 2007 with a supporting role in Priya Hassan's Jambada Hudugi, which saw him play a man whose infertile wife
seeks uterus transplantation.[17] A critic from Indiaglitz wrote that "Yash is very good in his debut".[17] He next played the romantic
interest of his Nanda Gokula co-actor Radhika Pandit's character in the teen drama Moggina Manasu (2008), directed by
Shashank, which follows the love lives of four girls who become friends in college.[18] He was cast in a last-minute decision after
Shashank's initial choice for the role fractured their leg and required rest for six months. Shashank then happened to see Yash in an
episode of Preeti Illada Mele and was impressed by his performance. Yash was sporting a beard for Preeti Illada Mele but Shashank
reached out to him and convinced him to shave clean for the role.[19] R.G. Vijayasarathy of Rediff.com found the film worked despite
its screenplay and highlighted Yash's performance among the male cast as impressive.[18] The role won him the Filmfare Award for
Best Supporting Actor in Kannada at the 56th Filmfare Awards South.[20] The film is considered to be Yash's breakthrough
project.[13]
Yash then starred in the title role in the romance Rocky (2008) opposite Bianca Desai, playing a college student who has a troubled
relationship with his parents.[7] Rocky emerged to be a critical and commercial failure; Vijayasarathy, who found him promising in
Jambada Hudugi and Moggina Manasu, wrote that "he looks uncomfortable here, as the role lacks clarity".[7][21] In the first of his
two releases in 2009, the Sumana Kittur-directed action drama Kallara Santhe, he played Somu, a post-graduate student and later
auto rickshaw driver who is driven to consider suicide.[22][23] To promote the film, he drove the winners of a local contest around
Bangalore in an auto rickshaw, an event that attracted media attention.[23] Writing for The New Indian Express, a critic was not
impressed with the screenplay: "Though this film showcases contemporary issues such as extra-marital affairs, corruption and
nepotism among politicians, the director has not succeeded in presenting them very well."[22] The second release, Prakash's family
drama Gokula, featured an ensemble cast including Vijay Raghavendra and Pooja Gandhi. A critic for The Times of India found the
film to appeal only to "those who love sentimental stories celebrating the bond between mothers and sons", but appreciated the
starring performances, including Yash's.[24] Both Kallara Santhe and Gokula failed to do well commercially.[25]
In 2010, Yash starred in the romantic comedy Modalasala, alongside Bhama. The Daily News and Analysis felt the film had "its
funny moments and occasionally, an overdose of sentimental scenes" and highlighted Yash's prowess as a dancer, calling him "easily
one of the best we have in Sandalwood".[26] The film was a commercial success, becoming Yash's first solo box office hit.[27] His next
release was the crime action Rajadhani (2011), about a group of friends who commit a murder for money and go on the run from a
cop played by Prakash Raj.[28] The film failed to meet critical and commercial expectations, with Rediff.com saying that its promising
messages were lost in consumerism, but found Yash to be the best performer among the cast: "He puts up a restrained performance
and gets to play more than a motor-mouth lover boy."[28][25] The same year, he appeared in Kirataka, a remake of the Tamil-language
romantic comedy Kalavani (2010), playing a wayward student who falls in love with his batchmate, played by Oviya.[29][30]
Lakshminarayana was appreciative of the film and wrote, "Yash is easily Kannada industry's best brat. The film gives him scope to
exhibit his dance moves and at the same time brings out his acting talent."[29] With earnings of ₹30 million domestically, Kirataka
was one of the top-grossing Kannada films of 2011.[31]
Yash had three film releases in 2012. The romantic comedy Lucky saw him play Lucky, an aspiring commercial director who gets an
unrecognisable makeover and changes his name to Vicky. Vicky tried to woo Gowri (played by Ramya), a radio jockey, but finds that
she loves Lucky.[32] Srikanth Srinivasa of Rediff.com commended the "relaxing, feel-good movie," writing, "Yash looks dashing in the
second half as the well-behaved Vicky but he is also equally at ease in his earlier avatar as Lucky."[33] In contrast, a critic for the
Indo-Asian News Service felt it was dragged down by being "predictable, inconsistent and illogical" and stated Yash "scores well as
a dancer," but disliked his chemistry with Ramya.[32] The action romance Jaanu, directed by Preetham Gubbi, followed a hotel owner
who must overcome familial pressure to unite with his lover.[34] A critic for the Indo-Asian News Service stated the film was "good for
a one-time watch" and appreciated the fight sequences involving Yash.[34] Both Lucky and Jaanu were fairly successful
commercially.[35][36] His final release of the year was Yograj Bhat's romantic comedy Drama, starring opposite Radhika Pandit.
Shruti I.L. of Daily News and Analysis found the pair to be "a cute on-screen couple" and felt they "liven[ed] up the screen with
their effortless performances."[37] It was one of the highest-grossing Kannada films of 2012.[36]
Further success (2013–2017)
Yash first appeared on-screen in 2013 in the Kannada-Tamil bilingual Chandra, with a cameo appearance in the song "Tasse
Otthu" (Kannada)/"Raaja Raajan" (Tamil).[38] He then starred in Googly, a college romance directed by Pavan Wadeyar, playing
Sharath, a misogynist university student who dates Swathi (played by Kriti Kharbanda), but breaks up with her after being
convinced that she is cheating on him. Years later, he becomes a successful businessman and encounters her.[39] Intent on moving
away from village-centric roles as in Kirataka and Drama, Yash saw Googly as a means to reinvent himself and adopted a different
hairstyle for a "young and charming look".[25] The film performed well and was one of the year's highest-grossing Kannada films.[40]
The Times of India noted that the success of Googly contributed to Yash's increasing stardom and put him on the path to becoming
one of the leading stars of the industry.[41] A critic writing for the newspaper found that Wadeyar "infused life into the story with
excellent making" and granted "full marks" to Yash, highlighting his performance in the "sentimental sequences".[39] Googly was
followed by a series of hero-centric films whose primary selling point was Yash's screen presence, establishing him as a "mass
hero".[42] His final release of the year was Guru Deshpande's comedy-drama Raja Huli, a remake of the Tamil-language
Sundarapandian (2012), which emerged to be a commercial success.[43] Shyam Prasad S. of Bangalore Mirror called the film "a
perfect blend of entertainment and drama" and noted, "Despite a hero-glorifying title, the film is not an action-adventure."[44]
In 2014, he starred in Gajakesari, which was directed by Krishna and became commercially successful at the box office. A critic for
Sify found it to carry "a neatly sketched story and a well-executed script with good visuals" and appreciated his performance,
suggesting that "nobody could have done this better than him."[45]
His next film Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari opposite Radhika Pandit had its theatrical release on 25 December 2014, and opened to
positive reviews and collected an estimated ₹50[46] crore, and went on to become one of the highest grossing Kannada
cinema.[47][48][49]
In 2015, he acted in Masterpiece, which emerged as a commercial hit at the box office.[50] Archana Nathan of The Hindu disliked the
film for its contrived parallel of the main character with Bhagat Singh and wrote of Yash, "His dialogue delivery is high-pitched and
monotonous as is his acting."[51] In 2016, he starred in Santhu Straight Forward which performed fairly well at the box office by
collecting ₹30 crore.[52]
K.G.F and wide recognition (2018–present)
In 2018, Yash starred in the first instalment of the two-part Prashanth Neel-directed K.G.F series, K.G.F: Chapter 1, which was
released in Kannada along with dubbed versions in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam. Produced on a budget of ₹80crore, it was
the most expensive Kannada film at the time and emerged as the highest-grossing Kannada film during its theatrical run.[53][54]
Yash grew out his beard for the role.[55] K.G.F: Chapter 1 emerged to be a pan-Indian film, earning him nationwide recognition.[56]
The sequel, K.G.F: Chapter 2 (2022), which also starred Sanjay Dutt and Raveena Tandon, became the fourth highest-grossing
Indian film ever with earnings over ₹10 billion.[57] His performance in the series as Rocky, an assassin and gold kingpin who takes
over the Kolar Gold Fields, received praise. A critic writing for the Hindustan Times opined he was "just unmissable."[58] Sukanya
Verma of Rediff.com was critical of the film but felt that Yash's "sly humour and unbridled ferocity hits all the right notes."[59]
Personal life
Yash met Radhika Pandit on the sets of Nanda Gokula in 2007. They became close friends after working together in films and
eventually began dating, but kept their relationship private for years.[60] Media speculation regarding the nature of their
relationship intensified after Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari, their third film working together.[8] They were engaged in Goa on 12 August
2016 at a private event with close friends and family.[61] They married on 9 December 2016 in Bangalore in a ceremony that saw
celebrities and politicians from Karnataka attending.[62] Two separate wedding receptions were organised: one for friends and family,
and another for fans at Bangalore Palace.[63] They have two children.[64][65]
In 2017, Yash, along with Pandit, founded the YashoMarga Foundation, a social welfare non-profit organisation.[66] In their first
mission, the foundation addressed a water crisis in Karnataka's Koppal district by investing ₹40 million towards desilting lakes
and providing pure drinking water to 40 villages in the region.[67] That year, he sought protection from the police owing to death
threats.[68] Yash has campaigned for S. R. Mahesh of Janata Dal (Secular) in Krishnarajanagara and S. A. Ramdas of Bharatiya
Janata Party in Krishnaraja constituency in the 2018 Karnataka Legislative Assembly elections.[69] In 2019, he endorsed
independent candidate Sumalatha, wife of Ambareesh, in Mandya constituency.[70] He has stated that he is open to entering politics
if the situation arises.[71] Yash has collaborated with the Bangalore Police for a campaign against drunk driving in 2019, in the
days leading up to New Year's Day.[72] 50 days before his 34th birthday, his fans organised an environmental campaign to plant
trees and save water.[73] In 2021, he donated ₹5000 each to 3000 workers in the Kannada film fraternity to ease their financial
burden after the COVID-19 pandemic.[74]
In the media
Yash in 2022
After the release of Moggina Manasu in 2009, Yash was considered a "wonder boy" in the media for his appearance, mannerisms,
and "ability to dance to any tune".[42] Later films would see him play characters falling into the "mass hero" trope.[42] He is
sometimes credited as "Rocking Star Yash", a name that originated among his fans for his image of "a rugged idol who follows no
rules but his own".[75] Another news outlet attributed the nickname to the "rocking" back-to-back commercial success of his
films.[42]
Yash is cited in the media among the few South Indian actors with an audience in North India.[76][56] He stated that while his
success in the Kannada industry felt gradual over the years, the later nationwide recognition was an "overnight" phenomenon.[77]
Writing for India Today in 2022, Janani K. called him the "poster boy of Kannada cinema" for being the most recognisable person
working in that industry across India.[78] In 2019, he became the first Kannada actor to be featured on the cover of Forbes India.[79]
Forbes India further ranked him third on their list of most influential celebrities on Instagram from South India in October 2021.[80]
Yash debuted on The Times of India 's Bangalore Times Most Desirable Men list in 2012 at 11th place.[81] He has since appeared on
the list several times, and was ranked first in 2013, 2017 and 2020.[82][83][84] In 2019, he was included by GQ India in their list
of 50 most influential young Indians.[85]
Yash has been described as the highest-paid actor in the Kannada film industry, and one of the highest in South Indian cinema in
general.[61][86][87] In addition to being an active celebrity endorser for several brands, he partnered with Marico's grooming brand
Beardo in 2020 to create a lifestyle label "Villain", which includes perfumes and clothing.[88][89][90] He and his wife are joint
ambassadors for Freedom Refined Sunflower Oil.[91] Yash is a representative for Bengaluru Bulls in the Pro Kabaddi League.[92]
Filmography
Films
All films are in Kannada unless otherwise indicated

Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
List of Yash film credits
Year Title Role(s) Notes Ref.
[13]
2007 Jambada Hudugi Lakshmikanth
[18]
Moggina Manasu Rahul
2008
[7]
Rocky Rocky
[22]
Kallara Santhe Somu
2009
[24]
Gokula N. Raja
[93]
Thamassu Imran Cameo
2010
[26]
Modalasala Karthik
[28]
Rajadhani Raja
2011
[29]
Kirataka Nandisha
[32]
Lucky Vikram "Vicky" Kumar "Lucky"
[34]
2012 Jaanu Siddharth
[37]
Drama T. K. Venkatesha
[38]
Chandra Dancer Cameo in song "Tasse Otthu" & "Raaja Raajan"
[39]
2013 Googly Sharath
[43]
Raja Huli Raja Huli
Gajakesari Krishna & Bahubali[b] Dual role [45]

2014
[94]
Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari Ramachari
[95]
2015 Masterpiece Yuva
[96]
2016 Santhu Straight Forward Santhu
[97]
2018 KGF: Chapter 1
Raja Krishnappa Bhairya "Rocky"
[98]
2022 KGF: Chapter 2
[99]
2025 Toxic †
Television
List of Yash television credits
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
[13]
Uttarayana unknown
2004
[42]
Silli Lalli unknown
[100]
2005 Nanda Gokula unknown
[101]
2006 Preeti Illada Mele unknown
[13]
Male Billu Arjun
2007
[102]
Shiva Aditya
Music videos
List of Yash music video credits
Year Title Artist Notes Ref.
[103]
2016 "Spirit of Chennai" C. Girinandh Non-album single
Discography
Year Track Album Ref.
[104]
2014 "Annthamma" Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari
[105]
2015 "Annange Love" (with Chikkanna) Masterpiece
Awards and nominations
Year[c] Award Category Film Result Ref.
[20]
2009 Filmfare Awards South Best Supporting Actor – Kannada Moggina Manasu Won
[106]
2013 Filmfare Awards South Best Actor – Kannada Drama Nominated
[107]
Filmfare Awards South Best Actor – Kannada Nominated
2014 South Indian International Googly
[108]
Best Actor – Kannada Nominated
Movie Awards
[94]
Filmfare Awards South Best Actor – Kannada Won
Best Male Playback Singer – Kannada [104]

Filmfare Awards South Nominated
2015 "Annthamma" Mr. and Mrs.
South Indian International Ramachari
[109]
Best Actor – Kannada Won
Movie Awards
[110]
IIFA Utsavam Performance In A Leading Role – Kannada Won
[111]
Filmfare Awards South Best Actor – Kannada Nominated
South Indian International Masterpiece

2016 Best Actor – Kannada Nominated [112]
Movie Awards
Zee Kannada Dashakada [113]

Hero of the Decade None Won
Sambhrama
[114]
IIFA Utsavam Best Performance In A Leading Role – Kannada Nominated
Best Male Playback Singer – Kannada Masterpiece

[114]
IIFA Utsavam Nominated
2017 "Annange Love Aagidhe"
South Indian International Santhu Straight [115]

Best Actor – Kannada Nominated
Movie Awards Forward
2019 South Indian International K.G.F: Chapter 1 [116]

Best Actor – Kannada Won
Movie Awards
South Indian International [116]

Style Icon of South India Won
Movie Awards
Year[c] Award Category Film Result Ref.
[117]
Filmfare Awards South Best Actor – Kannada Won
Notes
a. The variant spelling Yeshwaant is also reported in

sources.[7]
b. Yash performances in a dual role films.
c. Refers to the year in which the award ceremony was held.
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Yash at a photoshoot in Mumbai in 2012

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Gajakesari Krishna & Bahubali[b] Dual role [45]

Best Male Playback Singer – Kannada [104]

South Indian International Masterpiece

Zee Kannada Dashakada [113]

Best Male Playback Singer – Kannada Masterpiece

South Indian International Santhu Straight [115]

2019 South Indian International K.G.F: Chapter 1 [116]

South Indian International [116]

a. The variant spelling Yeshwaant is also reported in

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