Anupama Gowda Quits Anchoring After 8 Years

Kannada actress and television personality Anupama Gowda has concluded her eight-year career as an anchor. She announced this decision via her YouTube channel, stating her intention to shift her focus towards acting.

Gowda revealed that she had been contemplating this move since the previous year but postponed it due to commitments. By early 2026, she felt ready to end her anchoring tenure, explaining that she no longer derived joy from the profession.

She initially viewed herself as an artist and embraced anchoring after receiving positive feedback from viewers. However, in recent months, Gowda felt she was not living or enjoying her work as an anchor to its fullest.

Her career as a host began on June 22, 2018. A challenging moment she recalled was hosting "Kannada Kogile" while her father was critically ill in the hospital, a difficult experience that deeply affected her.

While bidding farewell to anchoring, Anupama Gowda is not leaving the entertainment industry. She intends to give greater priority to acting roles, even if it means securing just one project annually, which she believes would be sufficient to satisfy her artistic aspirations.