Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan and his wife Anna Lezhneva have announced their decision to part ways after 13 years of marriage. The couple shared the news through a joint statement released on Monday night, November 10, 2026, stating that their separation is based on mutual understanding and respect.
Joint Statement Highlights End of Marriage, Continued Friendship
In their statement, Pawan Kalyan and Anna Lezhneva emphasized that although their marriage has concluded, they intend to remain good friends and devoted parents to their children. The well-being and happiness of their children were highlighted as their shared priority during this personal transition. The couple also requested privacy and understanding from the public and well-wishers during this period.
Information was available with The Chenab Times that Pawan Kalyan, a prominent actor-turned-politician and the founder of the Janasena Party, assumed the role of Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh in June 2024. He also holds portfolios including Panchayati Raj, Rural Development, Rural Water Supply, Environment, Forests, and Science and Technology.
Anna Lezhneva, a Russian national, is a former model and actress who met Pawan Kalyan in 2011 on the sets of the Telugu film ‘Teen Maar.’ Their relationship progressed, and they married in September 2013 in Hyderabad. This marked Pawan Kalyan’s third marriage. The couple has two children together: a daughter, Polena Anjana Pawanova, adopted by Pawan Kalyan from Anna’s previous marriage, and a son, Mark Shankar Pawanovich, born in 2017.
Reports indicate that Anna Lezhneva pursued higher education, earning a Master of Arts degree from the National University of Singapore in 2024. She is also reported to have business interests in the hospitality sector in Singapore and Russia.
Pawan Kalyan’s personal life, including his previous marriages to Nandini and Renu Desai, has been a subject of public discussion, particularly given his prominent political role. The announcement of his separation from Anna Lezhneva marks the end of his third marriage. Despite the separation, the couple has expressed their commitment to maintaining a friendly relationship and co-parenting their children.
The Chenab Times News Desk
