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Happy Birthday 'Rocking Star' Yash: Fascinating facts about 'KGF' actor you should know

On 'Rocking Star' Yash's 34th birthday, here are some lesser-known facts about him.

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  • Jan 08, 2021, 11:59 AM IST

Born as Naveen Kumar Gowda and famously known as "Rocking Star" Yash has a huge fan base in Karnataka and is celebrating his 34th birthday today.  

Sporting a masculine body, killer looks, and powerful acting skills, the handsome hunk from Bengaluru recently also completed a decade in Kannada cinema as the male lead.

To celebrate his special day, here is a look at some lesser-known facts about Yash. 

1. Yash was born into a middle-class family and is the son of a bus driver

Yash was born into a middle-class family and is the son of a bus driver
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Many might not know that Yash was born in the small town in Hassan district of Karnataka in a middle-class family. His father worked as a bus driver in the KSRTC transport service. In an interview, Yash had said his father continues working as a bus driver even today and that's what keeps him grounded.

 

2. Yash is married to fellow actor Radhika Pandit

Yash is married to fellow actor Radhika Pandit
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Yash is married to actor Radhika Pandit. The couple is parents to two adorable children. The duo first met each other during the TV show Nanda Gokula. Yash and Radhika together have founded Yasho Marga Foundation which aims in helping the needy. 

3. Yash was a television actor who later forayed into films

Yash was a television actor who later forayed into films
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Before taking the Kannada film industry by storm, Yash was a television actor who started his journey with the TV show Nanda Gokula. Yash started with playing supporting roles in films and got his major break came in the form of a cameo appearance in the 2007 Kannada film Jambada Hudugi. 

 

4. Yash is one of the highest-paid Kannada actors

Yash is one of the highest-paid Kannada actors
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Yash is one of the highest-paid Kannada actors in the Sandalwood industry. After the remarkable success of KGF, which is Kannada cinema's most expensive project, Yash is reportedly said to be drawing remuneration of Rs 15 crore per project.

5. Yash is the first Kannada actor who has a Rs 200 crore film

Yash is the first Kannada actor who has a Rs 200 crore film
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With KGF, which enjoyed a pan-Indian release, Yash became the first Kannada actor to register Rs 200 crore grosser films. KGF 2, which is slated for release later this year, is expected to be Kannada cinema's maiden Rs 500 crore grosser.

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