Yash:The upcoming film ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’ has sparked new excitement after the makers revealed the rare ‘Ladies & Ladies’ glimpse. The latest promotional video shifts the spotlight to the women who inhabit the film’s dark and intriguing world, introducing Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Tara SutariaRukmini Vasanth and: Huma Qureshi of powerful avatars. Their commanding screen presence shows that the women of ‘Toxic’ will be as important to the story as Yash’s mysterious protagonist.As anticipation builds for Geetu Mohandas directorial, here’s a look at 10 lesser-known facts about Yash, the actor who rose from humble beginnings to become one of the biggest stars of Indian cinema.
Yash is not his real name
According to India TV, the actor was born Naveen Kumar Gowda. When he entered the entertainment industry, he was advised to use a name that was more welcoming on screen. Instead of choosing something new, he decided to use Yash, a nickname from his childhood, which eventually became his screen identity.
Naveen comes from a humble background
Before Yash became a pan-India sensation, his father worked as a bus driver for the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation. Even after his son’s rise to stardom, he continued to drive buses for many years before retiring in 2014. Yash has always been credited by his parents for keeping him grounded despite his immense success.
He left studies to pursue acting
Yash found out early that acting was his calling. When he completed Class 12, he decided to pursue films full-time. His decision was met with strong opposition from his family, who wanted him to finish his education and discourage him from entering the film industry. However, Yash chose to follow his passion.
Yash arrived in Bengaluru with only Rs 300
Determined to make it as an actor, Yash left home for Bengaluru with only Rs 300. He had no industry contacts and no support system in the city, making the start of his journey particularly challenging. Success does not come overnight. During his struggling days, Yash worked in the theater as a background artist and also got an opportunity as an assistant director in a film which eventually went down the drain. With little money and no place to stay, he once spent the whole night sleeping at the bus stand.
Television paved the way for films
Before making a mark on the big screen, Yash built his reputation through Kannada television serials. Her growing popularity on television eventually helped her land a supporting role in the 2008 film ‘Moggina Manasu’, which earned her widespread recognition and an award, laying the foundation for her successful film career.
Amitabh Bachchan inspired himKGF: attitude:
Yash has always spoken about his admiration for Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan. Interestingly, while preparing for Rocky Bhai in ‘KGF. Chapter 1’ and ‘KGF: Chapter 2’, he took inspiration from Amitabh Bachchan’s iconic performances from the 1970s to shape the character’s arrogance and attitude.The ‘Toxic’ actor never expected ‘KGF’ to become a Hindi blockbusterEven the ‘KGF. Chapter 1 ‘turned Yash into a nationwide star,’ the actor admits that he never expected the film to receive such an overwhelming response from Hindi-speaking audiences. His unprecedented success made him one of the biggest pan-Indian stars in Indian cinema.
Yash’s longtime bodyguard plays Garuda in ‘KGF’
One of the most interesting casting stories from ‘KGF’ involves Garuda, the main antagonist of the film. The role is played by Yash’s longtime bodyguard Ram, who has worked with the actor for over a decade. Yash personally helped her prepare for the role before the shooting began.
Yash’s love story with: Radhika Pandit started the set
Yash and actor Radhika Pandit were friends and worked together long before they tied the knot in 2016. The couple has worked together in several films, including the successful ‘Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari’. Today, they are parents to two children, Ayra and Yatharv, and remain one of the most admired celebrity couples in Kannada cinema.