Biography & Overview
Mukesh Gowda, also known as Nihar, is an Indian television actor and model from Mysuru, Karnataka. He became widely known for playing Rishi, a mathematics professor, in the Telugu serial Guppedantha Manasu, a role that brought him major popularity among Telugu television viewers. He has also worked in Kannada television and films. Media coverage describes his late father as an important influence on him. Mukesh entered Bigg Boss Telugu 10 in September 2026.
Rishi in Guppedantha Manasu; Kannada and Telugu television; Bigg Boss Telugu 10
Personal Information
- Full Name
- Mukesh Gowda
- Birthplace
- Mysuru, Karnataka, India
- Date of Birth
- November 7, 1994
- Hobbies
- Acting; modelling; music and construction-related interests (reported)
Career Milestones & Awards
2020 — Debut Year
Notable Works & Projects
Theertharoopa Thandeyavarige
2026Film credit reported
Bigg Boss Telugu 10
2026Reality television contestant
Guppedantha Manasu
2020Played Rishi
Favorites & Preferences
Described by a co-star as a foodie; specific favorite dish not confirmed
Tulasi (Kannada devotional mashup, reported as a song he often plays)
Lesser-Known Facts & Trivia
- 1Known for playing Rishi in Guppedantha Manasu
- 2Grew up in Mysuru and reportedly did not speak Telugu when he started
- 3Uses the name Nihar in his public profile
- 4His father has passed away
- 5Reports describe him as a foodie
