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Yash Recalls Humble Beginnings Before Becoming a Film Star
Yash was not always a famous movie star.
His family had little money, and his father worked as a bus driver.
While in college, Yash felt embarrassed because other students had expensive vehicles and clothes.
He used his father’s old scooter and also ran a small provision store to help his family.
At one point, he said he even had to sleep at a bus stand.
Instead of giving up, he decided to work hard until he became successful.
He later learned that confidence and determination are more important than owning expensive things.
Yash began with small acting roles and eventually became a major film star.
He is now appearing in Toxic and working on Ramayana.
Yash, born Naveen Gowda, said he once ran a provision store while his father worked as a bus driver earning as little as Rs 14 a day.
During college, Yash felt embarrassed riding his father’s old scooter because classmates had bikes, cars and better clothes.
He said he eventually changed his outlook, believing determination and attitude matter more than material possessions.
Yash also recalled becoming homeless and sleeping at a bus stand while pursuing an acting career.
The actor is currently promoting Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups and is involved in Ramayana as both actor and producer.
- Who
- Actor Yash, born Naveen Gowda, who described his early financial struggles and acting journey.
- What
- Yash recalled running a provision store, feeling embarrassed about his family’s financial situation, becoming homeless for a period, and pursuing acting.
- Where
- He said he slept at a bus stand during one period and later began acting in television and films in India.
- When
- He discussed these experiences recently on Aap Ki Adalat and referred to earlier interviews from his career.
- Why
- Yash said his difficult circumstances and determination motivated him to work hard and become successful.
Key facts
- Birth name
- Naveen Gowda
- Age mentioned
- 40
- Early work
- He ran a provision store while supporting his family.
- Family background
- His father worked as a bus driver and earned as little as Rs 14 a day.
- Upcoming film
- Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups is scheduled to release on August 26.
- Other major project
- Ramayana is described as a reported Rs 4,000-crore project in which Yash is an actor and producer.
- Television debut period
- Yash began with small roles in 2004, including a show opposite Radhika Pandit.
Quotes
Yash
Indian actor discussing his parents and upbringing
“My parents could never build any assets for us, but the sacrifices they did to teach us life values… I am grateful for that. They always believed in me and gave me everything I needed.”
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“But luckily, that thought in me changed. I realised that it is not the materialistic things that brings you respect but the attitude within you and the determination to work hard.”
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