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Namratha Gowda (Bigg Boss) Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 10, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth14 April 1993

Age30

BirthplaceBengaluru, Karnataka

ProfessionActress, Dancer

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyMother - Manjula Srinivas

Namratha Gowda (Bigg Boss) Biography

Namratha Gowda is an Indian actress and dancer from Bengaluru known for television work in Kannada-language shows. She rose to wider recognition with the 2

Early life and background

Namratha Gowda was born on 14 April 1993 in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Raised in the city she calls home, she pursued higher education in architecture at Acharya NRV School of Architecture. Her family includes her mother, Manjula Srinivas; her father's name is not publicly listed. Namratha grew up with an interest in performance and later combined that with a professional focus on acting and dance.

Career

Namratha's television debut came in 2011 with the serial Krishna Rukmini on Suvarna TV. She continued to work in Kannada entertainment, appearing in the 2012 telepresentation Mangala Gowri Maduve on Colors Kannada. In 2019 she competed on the dance reality series Takadimitha on ETV Kannada, underlining her background as a trained dancer.

Her breakout came with the role of Shivani in Naagini 2 (2020), a supernatural drama that aired on Zee Kannada and is available on ZEE5 Originals. The part brought her notable attention across Kannada television audiences. In 2023 she participated as a contestant on Bigg Boss Kannada Season 10, a high-profile reality series hosted by Kiccha Sudeep.

Beyond scripted television, Namratha maintains a digital presence: she runs a YouTube channel under the name namratha_gowda, which had accrued a substantial follower base as of 2023. She has also taken part in fashion events, serving as a showstopper at Bangalore Fashion Week in August 2023.

Public profile

Physically, Namratha is described as approximately 170 cm (5'7") tall with an athletic build. Her listed weight is around 55 kg (121 lbs) and her figure measurements are reported as 34-28-36. She has dark brown hair and dark brown eyes.

Her public persona emphasizes fitness and an active lifestyle; she follows a disciplined workout routine and has spoken and been photographed in gym settings. Namratha is an animal lover, with a noted affection for dogs. She is also a fan of Kannada cinema star Puneeth Rajkumar and has a tattoo of his name on her right forearm, along with additional tattoos on her back and ankle.

Personal details

Namratha is unmarried. She is a non-vegetarian and is identified with the Aries zodiac sign. Professionally she is credited as an actress and dancer primarily working in the Kannada entertainment industry. Her grandfather served as a Superintendent of Police, a detail she has shared publicly.

Latest updates

In 2023 Namratha expanded her visibility by joining Bigg Boss Kannada Season 10 and by appearing as a showstopper at Bangalore Fashion Week. Her YouTube channel had grown to tens of thousands of followers by that year, reflecting a widening digital footprint alongside her television career.

Namratha continues to work within Kannada-language television and reality programming while maintaining her fitness-focused public image and engagement with fans through social media and live events.
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Recent Work

Naagini 2

Played the character Shivani in the Kannada television show that aired on Zee Kannada and is available on ZEE5 Originals.

2020
Bigg Boss Kannada Season 10

Contestant on the reality television series hosted by Kiccha Sudeep.

2023
Takadimitha

Participant on the dance reality show broadcast on ETV Kannada.

2019
Krishna Rukmini

Television debut which aired on Suvarna TV.

2011
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Career Highlights

  1. Television debut in Krishna Rukmini (2011)
  2. Portrayed Shivani in Naagini 2 (2020)
  3. Contestant on Bigg Boss Kannada Season 10 (2023)
  4. Showstopper at Bangalore Fashion Week (August 2023)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Namratha Gowda (Bigg Boss) born?

14 April 1993

What is Namratha Gowda (Bigg Boss) known for?

Actress, Dancer

What is Namratha Gowda (Bigg Boss)’s marital status?

Unmarried