| Real Name | Nikhil Kumaraswamy |
| Nickname | Nikhil |
| Gender | Male |
| Profession | Actor, Politician |
| Height | 5.9 ft |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Date of Birth | 28 January 1990 |
| Age | 36 Years |
| Date of Death | |
| Birth Place | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Hometown | Kumarswamy Layout Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| School / College | Carmel School, Bangalore Clarence School, Bangalore Graduate |
| Parents | Father - H. D. Kumaraswamy Mother - Anitha Kumaraswam Step-Mother - Radhika Kumaraswamy Step-Sister - Shamika Kumaraswamy |
| Spouse | Revathi |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Hobbies | Travelling, Hanging out with Friends |
| Net Worth | 74 crores |
Nikhil Kumar Gowda, also known as Nikhil Kumaraswamy, was born on January 22, 1988, in Bengaluru, Karnataka. He is the son of former Karnataka Chief Minister H. D. Kumaraswamy and the grandson of former Indian Prime Minister H. D. Deve Gowda. Coming from a family deeply rooted in politics, Nikhil chose to explore both cinema and public life. He made his acting debut in 2016 with the Kannada-Telugu bilingual film Jaguar, which introduced him as a fresh face in the South Indian film industry. His entry into films was marked by high expectations, given his family background and the grandeur surrounding his debut.
Beyond cinema, Nikhil Kumar Gowda has also been active in politics as a member of the Janata Dal (Secular) party. His dual identity as an actor and politician reflects his attempt to balance creative pursuits with public service. In 2020, he married Revathi, the grand-niece of Congress leader M. Krishnappa, further strengthening his ties within Karnataka’s political circles. Though his film career has been relatively brief compared to his political journey, Nikhil continues to be recognized as a figure who bridges entertainment and governance, carrying forward the legacy of his influential family.