Pawan Kalyan and wife Anna announce separation after 13 years of marriage
PTC News Desk: Actor and politician Pawan Kalyan and his wife Anna Konidala have announced their separation after 13 years of marriage. The Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Anna said they had mutually decided to end their marriage with respect and understanding. They also said they would continue to share the responsibility of raising their children.
In a joint statement released late Monday night, the couple said they would continue to maintain a friendly relationship despite their separation. They added that their children's happiness and well-being would remain their top priority.
"After sharing a significant part of our lives together, we have decided to part ways with mutual understanding and respect," the statement said. It was shared by Kalyan's political party, Jana Sena.
The couple also requested privacy during this difficult personal phase and thanked everyone who had supported them over the years.
"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.
"After sharing a significant part of our lives together, we have decided to part ways with mutual understanding and respect," the statement read. It was shared by Kalyan's political party, Jana Sena.
Neither Pawan Kalyan nor Anna has revealed the reason behind their decision. The statement also did not mention any divorce proceedings or details about arrangements for their children.
Pawan Kalyan and Anna, a Russian citizen, got married in 2013. They have two children together — a daughter, Polena Anjana Pawanova, and a son, Mark Shankar Pawanovich.
The separation marks the end of Kalyan's third marriage. He first married Nandini in 1997, but the couple separated in 1999.
He later married actor Renu Desai in 2009. They have two children — a son, Akira Nandan, and a daughter, Aadhya. Their marriage ended in divorce in 2012.
- PTC NEWS
