Jun 13, 2024, 08:29 PM IST
Pawan Kalyan was born into the Konidela family on September 2, 1971, in Bapatla, Andhra Pradesh, India.
His father, Venkat Rao Konidela, was a police constable, and his mother, Anjana Devi Konidela, is a homemaker.
He is the younger brother of Chiranjeevi, who is one of the most celebrated actors in Telugu cinema history.
Pawan Kalyan’s nephew, Ram Charan, is a popular actor in Telugu cinema and a prominent figure in the industry. He is Chiranjeevi's son.
Pawan Kalyan’s nephew, Allu Arjun, is another well-known actor in Telugu cinema. He is the son of Allu Aravind, who is Pawan Kalyan’s brother-in-law.
Pawan Kalyan's first wife was Nandini, with whom he got married in 1997. However, their marriage didn't work and they decided to part ways.
He then married Renu Desai, an actress and model, in 2009. They have two children together: a son named Akira Nandan, and a daughter named Aadya. They got divorced in 2012.
In 2013, Pawan Kalyan married Anna Lezhneva, a Russian national. They have a daughter named Polena, born in 2017.
In 2014, Pawan Kalyan founded the political party Jana Sena Party and has been actively involved in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana politics since then.