Vinay Gowda  | |
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| Born | 7 March 1979 Bengaluru, Karnataka |
| Education | Bachelor of Business Management |
| Occupation(s) | Actor; Producer; Businessman |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Spouse | Akshatha Gowda (m. 2008) |
| Children | Rushab Gowda |
Vinay Gowda (born 6 March 1979)[1] is an Indian actor who primarily works in the Kannada film and television industry.[2] Vinay Gowda began his acting career in 2013 as supporting role in Chitte Hejje (2013), CID Karnataka (2013) and Rocket (2015) followed by his breakthrough with a leading role in a Kannada serial, Ambari (2014).[3][4][5][6]
The actor is well-known for his roles as Lord Shiva in a Kannada mythological television series, Hara Hara Mahadeva (2016) and as Ravana in Jai Hanuman (2018).[7][8] In 2023, the actor participated in Bigg Boss Kannada (season 10) and emerged as the 3rd runner up. [9][10][11]
Early life
Vinay Gowda was born on 7 March 1979 in Sadhashivnagar in Bengaluru, Karnataka. He obtained a bachelor's degree in Business Management. The actor moved to Mumbai at the age of 21 after he had a fallout with his parents.[12]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Film | Role (s) | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Rocket | Manu | Supporting role | [6] |
| 2020 | Shivaji Surathkal | Roshan | Villian | [13] |
| 2021 | Pogaru | Villian | [14] |
Television
| Year(s) | Title | Role (s) | Channel | Language | Note | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Chitte Hejje | Unknown | Etv Kannada | Kannada | Villian | [4] |
| 2013 | CID Karnataka | Detective Surya | Zee Kannada | Kannada | Supporting role | [5] |
| 2014-15 | Ambari | Prathap Suryavamshi | Star Suvarna | Kannada | Lead Actor | [3] |
| 2015 | Super Jodi (Season 1) | Contestant | Star Suvarna | Kannada | Winner | [15] |
| 2016-18 | Hara Hara Mahadeva | Lord Shiva, Kalabhairava,Veerabhadra, Jalandhara, 93 more avathars of Shiva | Star Suvarna | Kannada | Lead Actor | [16] |
| 2018-20 | Ughe Ughe Mahadeshwara | King Shravana Chakravarthy | Star Suvarna | Kannada | Negative Lead | [17] |
| 2019 | Bayasadhe Bali Bande | Jeeva | Star Suvarna | Kannada | Lead Actor | [18] |
| 2019-20 | Nandini (Season 2) | Viraat | Udaya TV | Kannada | Lead Actor | [19] |
| 2020 | Yediyur Siddalingeshwara | Lord Shiva | Star Suvarna | Kannada | Cameo | [20] |
| 2022 | Ismart Jodi (Season 1) | Contestant | Star Suvarna | Kannada | Finalist | [21] |
| 2023 | Marali Manasagide | Major Shamanth | Star Suvarna | Kannada | Supporting role | [22] |
| 2023 | Shambhavi | Badrinath Chinni | Udaya TV | Kannada | Negative Lead | [23] |
| 2023 | Namma Lacchi | Bhadri | Star Suvarna | Kannada | Negative Lead | [24] |
| 2023 | Bigg Boss Kannada (Season 10) | Contestant | Colors Kannada | Kannada | 3rd Runner Up | [25] |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Show | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Star Suvarna Parivaar Awards | Jana Mecchidha Nayaka (People's favorite) | Hara Hara Mahadeva | Won |
| 2018 | Star Suvarna Parivaar Awards | Jana Mecchidha Jodi (alongside his co-star) | Hara Hara Mahadeva | Won |