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Indian actor Yash Yash at a photo-call for Ramayana: Part 1 at San Diego Comic-Con International in 2026.

Yash

Indian actor
Also known as: Naveen Kumar Gowda
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Yash (born January 8, 1986, Bhuvanahalli, Karnataka, India) is an Indian actor who is known primarily for his work in Kannada cinema. He is regarded as a superstar of the “pan-India” film genre (a 2020s practice of making movies in multiple Indian languages), a status he gained after the blockbuster success of the K.G.F action films (released in 2018 and 2022). Yash is often referred to as “Rocking Star” by his fans. Yash’s journey is...

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