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Priya Krishna Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 1, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth27 April 1984

Age39 Years

BirthplaceBengaluru, Karnataka

ProfessionPolitician, Realtor

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyFather - M. Krishnappa; Mother - Priyadarshini; Brother - Pradeep Krishnappa

Net worthRs 2,09,68,84,002 (as of 2023)

Priya Krishna Biography

Priya Krishna is an Indian politician and real estate businessman from Bengaluru. A long-time member of the Indian National Congress, he has representedGov

Early life and background

Priya Krishna was born on 27 April 1984 in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Raised in a family active in business and politics, he attended The New Cambridge English School in Bangalore and went on to study at Bangalore University, where he completed a BA (Hons) and an LLB. He later earned an MA in political science from Karnataka State Open University, Mysuru. His father is M. Krishnappa and his mother is Priyadarshini; his brother is Pradeep Krishnappa.

Career

Priya Krishna is both a politician and a realtor. He joined the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee in 2003 and has been associated with the Indian National Congress since then. He first won election to the Karnataka Legislative Assembly in a 2009 bypoll from the Govindraj Nagar constituency; at that time he was among the youngest members of the assembly. He retained the seat in 2013, lost it in 2018, and regained it in the 2023 election.

Alongside his political work, Krishna is involved in the family real estate business Sri Lakshmi Narasimha (SLN) Enterprises, which he runs with his father and brother. He holds directorships in several private companies that include SLN Constructions, SLN Holdings, SLN Shelters, SLN Cement, SLN Infratech, SLN Mines, and SLN Eco Ventures, and he is a designated partner at IS And DS Global LLP.

Public profile

Priya Krishna’s public profile blends his political activity with his role as a prominent property owner and businessman. He has been listed among the wealthiest legislators in India in multiple election cycles, and official declarations filed in recent years include large holdings of movable and immovable assets. His registered address is in Vijayanagar, Bangalore.

Krishna has taken public stands on issues that affected his reputation: he filed a defamation suit against a Kannada channel over allegations of forest land encroachment and sought substantial damages. He has also worked on civic initiatives such as collaborating with Project Vruksha Foundation on a tree-mapping effort.

Controversies and legal matters

Various complaints and legal matters have been reported involving Krishna or members of his family. A 2012 complaint alleging disproportionate assets against his family led to Lokayukta police raids; after investigation, authorities concluded the charges were not substantiated and the case was closed in 2014. In 2016, a complaint accused Krishna and others of unlawfully taking possession of land tied to the Muzrai department; the matter was reported in the media. His election affidavit in 2023 lists an FIR for participation in an unlawful assembly registered at Sathanur Police Station in Kanakapura, Karnataka.

Personal details and interests

Krishna belongs to the Vokkaliga community and follows Hinduism. He is unmarried. Physically, he is listed at about 178 cm (5'10") with black eyes and black hair. He is known to be an enthusiastic car owner with multiple vehicles registered under a preferred number series, and although he enjoys cars he reportedly does not drive. He has played golf competitively, representing Karnataka in the 2001 National Games.

Philanthropy and public service

Krishna has stated that he donates his legislative honorarium to people in need. Independent assessments of MLA fund usage noted that he has at times spent in excess of his allocated local development funds, and he has been recognized in surveys as among the more generous legislators in Bangalore.

Latest updates

In the 2023 Karnataka elections Priya Krishna returned to the assembly as the MLA from Govindraj Nagar. Public disclosures in 2023 also list detailed moveable and immovable assets and place him among the wealthiest legislators nationally in rankings compiled that year.

Editorial Review and Sources

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Recent Work

MLA, Govindraj Nagar

Elected representative for the Govindraj Nagar constituency in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly (first elected 2009; re-elected 2013 and 2023; defeated in 2018)

2009–Present (with 2018 defeat)
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Career Highlights

  1. Member of the Indian National Congress since 2003
  2. Elected MLA from Govindraj Nagar in 2009, 2013 and 2023
  3. Runs family real estate business Sri Lakshmi Narasimha (SLN) Enterprises and holds multiple corporate directorships
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Net Worth

Rs 2,09,68,84,002 (as of 2023)

Figures are editorial estimates based on publicly available reporting and may change as new information emerges.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Priya Krishna born?

27 April 1984

What is Priya Krishna known for?

Politician, Realtor

What is Priya Krishna’s marital status?

Unmarried

What is Priya Krishna’s net worth?

Rs 2,09,68,84,002 (as of 2023)