Gouthami Jadav is an Indian actress born on 20 September in Bengaluru, Karnataka. She studied at Vasavi Vidyanikethan High School, Bengaluru, and at BNM PU College and National Degree College, Jayanagar, Bengaluru. She is married to freelance cinematographer Abhishek Kasaragodu (son of journalist Ganesh Kasaragodu) since 31 December 2018. She is an animal lover and has three pet dogs. She made her film debut with Aadhya (2015, directed by Nagabharana) and subsequently appeared in Kinare (2018) and Santhoshathil Kalavaram (2018). On television, she rose to prominence as the lead character Sathya in the Zee Kannada serial Sathya (2020+), which became one of the channel's most-watched daily soaps. She has also appeared in films Looty and Adya. On 29 September 2024, she entered Bigg Boss Kannada Season 11 as the first contestant on Day 1 (of the original 17 entrants). She was evicted in Week 13 (Day 110), finishing 8th.
Zee Kannada serial Sathya (2020+) as the protagonist Sathya - one of Zee Kannada's most popular serials; Kannada film debut Aadhya (2015); also appeared in Kinare (2018), Santhoshathil Kalavaram (2018), Looty, and Adya; Bigg Boss Kannada Season 11 contestant (2024, 8th place).