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

Hyderabad: Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and well known Telugu actor Pawan Kalyan and his wife Anna Konidela have now announced that they are parting ways, ending their thirteen-year marriage.

For the unaware, Pawan Kalyan had married Anna Lezhneva, a Russian citizen, in September 2013 under the Special Marriage Act at a Sub-Registrar Office in Hyderabad. The couple have two children Polena Anjana Pawanova and Mark Shankar Pawanovich.

In a joint statement which was addressed to well wishers and near and dear ones, the couple said, “After sharing a significant part of our lives together, we have decided to part ways with mutual understanding and respect.”

They further added, “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.”

They concluded the brief statement saying, “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.”

Soon after their decision to part ways was announced, Anna Konidela deleted her Instagram account to which she was welcomed by Pawan Kalyan.

The news has come as rude shock for fans of the star and for their well wishers in the industry as the couple have been known to be close to one another.

In fact, in September this year, Anna had penned a heartfelt birthday post to Pawan Kalyan as turned 55 on September 2 this year.

Anna Konidela had shared a picture of herself posing with her husband, Pawan Kalyan, on Instagram. She had then said, “Celebrating you today. You are in so many hearts, thoughts and prayers – a beautiful reflection of how many lives you have touched and how much you have given to others. Happy Birthday!”