Risha Gowda is an Indian film actress, model, and theatre artist who works in Kannada and Telugu films. She is popular for her debut role in the film Crazy Keerthy, which earned her a SIIMA nomination for Best Female Debut.
In 2025, she gained wider recognition as a wildcard contestant on Bigg Boss Kannada season 12.
Risha Gowda Age, Biography, Bigg Boss, Wikipedia, Family
Name
Risha Gowda
Profession
Actress, Model
Age
27 Years
Birthday
1998
Hometown
Mysore, Karnataka
Nationality
Indian
Religion
Hindu
Height
5’4″
Weight
57 kg
Age & Date of Birth
Risha Gowda was born in 1998, making her 27 years old as of 2025. She is from Mysore, Karnataka, India. Her height is 5’4″ and she weighs 57 kg.
She was born and raised in a supportive family environment that encouraged her to pursue her dreams in sports and entertainment.
Earlier Life
Risha Gowda started her journey as a national-level athlete before shifting to acting. She suffered a ligament fracture in sports which led her to change her career path.
She trained in theatre under Mime Ramesh in Mysore and learned various acting techniques. Her strong academic performance in her Pre-University Course also supported her decision to pursue acting professionally.
She credits actor Rishab Shetty as an inspiration after acting alongside him in a small role in the film Harikathe Alla Girikathe.
Career
Risha made her acting debut in 2021 with the Kannada film Crazy Keerthy. Her performance in this film earned her a SIIMA nomination for Best Female Debut in 2023.
Before this, she won the titles of Miss Mysore in 2019 and Miss Karnataka in 2020. She has appeared in several films, including Bangalore Inn, Austin Na Mahan Mouna, and Parakrami.
Risha is also working in Telugu films like Junior, Miss Coronal, and Dear Love. She has cited her comedic role in Parakrami and her complex character in Bangalore Inn as her most challenging and rewarding roles.
She performs on Instagram as @rishagowda_official.
Bigg Boss Kannada
Risha Gowda joined Bigg Boss Kannada 12 as a wildcard contestant, which increased her fame among audiences. Her participation in the reality TV show exposed her to a larger fanbase across South India.
The show helped many people know about her acting work and her journey from sports to entertainment. Her appearance on the show made her one of the talked-about contestants during that season.
