Naveen Kumar Gowda (born 8 January 1986), better known by his stage name Yash, is an Indian actor who works mainly in Kannada language films. He is one of the most successful and highest-paid actors in the Kannada film industry.

 

He made his debut with Moggina Manasu (2008). Yash then went on to star in many commercially successful films, including Modalasala (2010), Rajadhani (2011), Kirataka (2011), Drama (2012), Googly (2013), Raja Huli (2013), Gajakesari (2014), Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari (2014), Masterpiece (2015), Santhu Straight Forward (2016) and K.G.F: Chapter 1 (2018).