Before ₹4,000-Crore 'Ramayana', Yash Slept on Bengaluru Streets and Came From a Family That Struggled Financially

Before becoming a pan-India star, Yash endured financial hardships and even spent nights on Bengaluru's streets while pursuing acting. Today, the KGF actor is set to play Ravana in the ambitious ₹4,000-crore Ramayana.

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Jul 9, 2026 - 01:28

Before ₹4,000-Crore 'Ramayana', Yash Slept on Bengaluru Streets and Came From a Family That Struggled Financially

A Journey from Humble Beginnings

Actor Yash had to face many hardships to fulfil his dream of becoming an actor and becoming one of the biggest stars in Indian cinema. The KGF actor recently opened about his struggling days in Bengaluru and said that he used to sleep on the streets after leaving his house to make a career in films. His inspiring journey is back in news as he gears up for his much awaited role in the ambitious ₹4,000-crore film Ramayana.

A Family That Lived Humble

Yash was born as Naveen Kumar Gowda and comes from a humble background in Karnataka. His father was a driver with the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) and used to earn a meagre Rs 14 a day in the initial days of his career, it is alleged. His parents were poor but they always told him to dream big and work hard for the dreams.

There were struggles before stardom.

Yash was determined to make it in the entertainment industry and had come to Bengaluru with no industry connections. Initially he had to encounter many rejections and money problems. He reportedly led a life of limited means, even sleeping on the streets to save money while attending auditions and theatre workshops. His perseverance paid off, and he managed to get work in television before successfully moving to Kannada cinema.

KGF to Ramayana

Yash got his big break with the blockbuster KGF franchise, which made him a pan-India superstar. He is now set to play Ravana in Ramayana, one of the costliest Indian films ever made, reportedly mounted on a budget of around ₹4,000 crore. The project has generated a lot of excitement among the audience to witness him in a new powerful avatar.

Dreamers’ Motivations

Yash’s story is a reminder that success requires years of hard work and determination. His story continues to inspire struggling artists across India from living on the streets of Bengaluru to becoming one of the highest paid actors of the country. His rise is a testament to the fact that with perseverance, resilience and self-belief, one can overcome life’s toughest challenges.