Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan and wife Anna announce separation
The couple ended their 13-year marriage with a joint statement citing mutual understanding and respect.
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and actor Pawan Kalyan and his wife Anna Konidala have announced their separation, according to News18 and The Indian Express. The couple released a joint statement on Monday, November 9, stating they have decided to part ways after sharing a significant part of their lives together.
The statement, which was also shared by the Jana Sena party, noted that the decision was made with mutual understanding and respect. The couple said they would remain good friends and devoted parents, adding that the happiness and well-being of their children will remain their shared priority.
Pawan Kalyan and Anna Konidala married on September 30, 2013. They have two children, a daughter, Polena Anjana Pawanova, and a son, Mark Shankar Pawanovich. Anna, who is originally from Russia, has largely stayed away from the limelight.
This is the third marriage for the actor-turned-politician. He previously married Nandini in 1997 and Renu Desai in 2009. He and Desai divorced in 2012.
In the joint announcement, the couple requested privacy during this personal transition and expressed gratitude to those who have supported them throughout their journey.