YashThe upcoming film ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’ has created a new buzz after the makers unveiled the teaser of ‘Ladies & Ladies’. The latest trailer changes the look for the women who live in the film’s dark and intriguing world, introducing Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Tara SutariaRukmini Vasanth and Huma Qureshi in powerful avatars. Their commanding presence on screen shows that the ‘Toxic’ ladies will be very important in this story as Yash’s mysterious protagonist.As hope builds to Geetu Mohandas Here are 10 little-known facts about Yash, the actor who has since risen to become one of the most popular actors in Indian cinema.
Yash is not his real name
According to India TV, the actor was born Naveen Kumar Gowda. When he joined the entertainment industry, he was advised to take a computer assistant name. Instead of choosing something new, he decided to use Yash, a name he had known since childhood, which eventually became his on-screen identity.
Naveen comes from a humble background
Long before Yash became a pan-Indian fan, his father worked as a bus driver with the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation. Despite his son’s high rise, he continued to drive buses for several years before retiring in 2014. Yash often credits his parents for keeping him calm despite his excellent performance.
He left school to pursue acting
Yash knew that acting was his calling. By the time he completed Class 12, he had already decided to do films full time. His decision was strongly opposed by his family, who wanted him to complete his studies and prevented him from starting a career in filmmaking. However, Yash decided to follow his passion.
Yash reached Bengaluru with only Rs 300
Desperate to make it as an actor, Yash left home in Bengaluru with just Rs 300. He had no industrial companies and no means of support in the city, making his journey very difficult. Success did not come suddenly. During his troubled days, Yash worked in theater as a background artist and also got a chance as an assistant director for a film that was eventually shelved. With little money and no home, he once spent the night at a bus stop.
Movie theaters paved the way for watching movies
Before making a mark on the big screen, Yash made a name for himself through Kannada television shows. Her television fame eventually landed her a supporting role in the 2008 film ‘Moggina Manasu’, which earned her recognition and awards, laying the foundation for her successful film career.
Amitabh Bachchan recommended ‘KGF ‘character
Yash often talks about his admiration for Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan. Interestingly, while preparing Rocky Bhai in ‘KGF: Chapter 1’ and ‘KGF: Chapter 2’, he was inspired by Amitabh Bachchan’s famous performances from the 1970s to create the look and feel of the character.The ‘Toxic’ actor never expected ‘KGF’ to be in the Hindi box officeAlthough ‘KGF: Chapter 1’ turned Yash into an international star, the actor admitted that he never thought that the film would receive such a big response from the Hindi-speaking audience. His unparalleled success has made him one of the most popular actors of Indian cinema in India.
Yash’s long time protector played Garuda in ‘KGF’
One of the most interesting stories from ‘KGF’ involves Garuda, the main antagonist of the film. The role was played by Yash’s old bodyguard, Ram, who worked with the actor for over a decade. Yash himself helped her prepare for the role before the shoot.
Yash’s love story is Radhika Pandit it started on the set
Yash and actress Radhika Pandit were friends and collaborators before tying the knot in 2016. The two have worked together in several films, including the blockbuster ‘Mr. and Ms. Ramachari. Today, they are the parents of two children, Ayra and Yatharv, and remain one of the most popular families in Kannada cinema.