Ashwini Gowda is an Indian actress, model, and producer who primarily works in Kannada television and cinema. She is known for her powerful roles in popular Kannada serials and her strong presence as a pro-Kannada social activist.
She serves as the executive secretary of Karnataka Rakshana Vedike and participated in Bigg Boss Kannada season 12.
Ashwini Gowda Age, Husband, Bigg Boss, Biography, Wiki, Family
Name
Ashwini Gowda
Profession
Actress, Social Activist
Age
40 Years
Birthday
1985
Hometown
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Nationality
Indian
Religion
Hinduism
Height
159 cm
Weight
65 Kg
Age & Earlier Life
Ashwini Gowda is 40 years old and was born in 1985 in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
She belongs to the Gowda community, also known as Vokkaliga, and follows Hinduism. She completed her schooling at a local school in Bengaluru and holds a graduate degree.
Ashwini has been active in the entertainment industry since 2000, starting her career at the age of 15.
Family
Ashwini Gowda comes from a politically connected family in Bengaluru.
Her father, B. Muni Bacchappa, was a politician who served as a corporator and former chairman of K.R. Pura. He passed away in 2024. Her mother, G.V. Radha, is a homemaker. She has one younger brother.
Ashwini is currently separated from her husband, whose name she prefers to keep private. She describes him as a good person and good father, stating their separation was due to incompatibility.
She has one son named Pavan Keerthi. In honor of her late father, she built a temple as a tribute.
Career
Ashwini Gowda started her career in 2000 as a TV anchor. She made her notable film debut in Raja Huli (2013), playing Yash’s cousin sister. Her television debut came with the Kannada serial Mahaparva in 2014.
She gained widespread popularity for her powerful performances in television serials, particularly as Prathima Devi in Radhe Shyama and as Chief Minister Madhuri Priyadarshini in Mahaparva.
Throughout her career spanning over two decades, she has worked in more than 100 Kannada films and appeared in over 25 television serials.
Her notable films include Rocket (2015), Vamshoddharaka (2015), Siddhartha (2015), Odeya (2019), Varada (2022), Pentagon (2023), and Rudra Garuda Purana (2025).
Social Activist
Ashwini Gowda is a prominent pro-Kannada activist and serves as the executive secretary of Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (Karave), an organization dedicated to protecting Kannada language and culture.
She is known for her fearless stance on regional issues and has been at the forefront of various Kannada movements in Karnataka.
She has publicly stated that approximately 25 police cases have been filed against her related to her activism. Despite facing criticism and legal challenges, she remains committed to advocating for Kannada language rights and regional pride.
Bigg Boss Kannada
Ashwini Gowda participated as a contestant in Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 in 2025, which brought her renewed popularity and public attention. During her time on the show, she became a controversial figure due to her confrontational approach with other contestants.
She also had heated arguments with wild card entrant Mutant Raghu. Her strong personality and outspoken nature made her one of the most talked-about contestants of the season.
A police complaint was filed against Ashwini of Bigg Boss Kannada for allegedly making a casteist remark about fellow contestant Rakshitha on the show.
The complaint also names the show producers for airing the remark. Advocate Prashanth Methal filed the complaint at Bidadi Police Station, citing the ‘S-category‘ comment as derogatory and personally defamatory.
