Pawan Kalyan and wife Anna announce separation after 13 years of marriage

Actor-turned-politician and Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has announced his separation from his wife, Anna.

In a joint statement issued by the couple and shared by Kalyan’s party, Jana Sena, with The Indian Express, they said, “After sharing a significant part of our lives together, we have decided to part ways with mutual understanding and respect.”

The statement added that despite the end of their marriage, they would continue to maintain a cordial relationship and remain committed to their children.

“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 be our shared priority,” the statement read.

Jana Sena leaders, when contacted, confirmed the authenticity of the statement but declined to comment further.

The couple also appealed to the public to respect their privacy during this personal transition.

“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,” they said.

Pawan Kalyan and Anna, a Russian citizen, married in 2013 and have two children, a daughter and a son. This was Kalyan’s third marriage. He first married Nandini in 1997, but the couple separated in 1999. In 2009, he married actor Renu Desai, with whom he has a son and a daughter. Their marriage ended in divorce in 2012.