Hyderabad: Telugu actor and Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan and his Russian wife, Anna Lezhneva, are parting ways, ending their marriage of 12 years. Anna is Kalyan’s third wife. His party, Jana Sena,…

Hyderabad: Telugu actor and Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan and his Russian wife, Anna Lezhneva, are parting ways, ending their marriage of 12 years. Anna is Kalyan’s third wife. His party, Jana Sena, is a partner in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). In a joint statement issued late on Monday night in the names of Pawan Kalyan Konidala and Anna Konidala, the couple said, “After sharing a significant part of our lives together, we have decided to part ways with mutual understanding and respect. Though our marriage has come to an end, we remain good friends and devoted parents to our wonderful children. Their happiness and well-being will always remain our shared priority. During this personal transition, we seek your understanding, kindness, and respect for our privacy. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has stood by us throughout this journey.” The statement did not give reasons for the decision, nor did it mention divorce proceedings or custody arrangements for the children. ‘Living separately for 1.5 years’: Aishwarya Pisse confirms divorce from Hari Vinay, deletes post later Jana Sena sources told DH that the couple had been discussing the separation for the past few months. They confirmed that both have already filed a petition in the Family Court and that the separation is by mutual consent. Rumours of a split first surfaced in 2023 but were publicly dispelled when Anna joined Kalyan at family events and political milestones, including traditional rituals following his election victories. She has also shared glimpses of her home life, such as learning to cook traditional Telugu dishes like masala chicken curry from her mother-in-law, Anjana Devi. Born in Russia, Anna is a model-actress who met Pawan Kalyan on the sets of Teen Maar in 2011. The two dated for two years before marrying on September 30, 2013, in Hyderabad. They have a son, Mark Shankar Pawanovich, and a daughter, Polena Anjana Pawanova. Kalyan was previously married to Nandini in 1997; the marriage ended in divorce in 2008. He then married actress Renu Desai in 2009. They have two children, Akira Nandan and Aadhya, and separated in 2012.

Source: Deccan Herald