Who is Pawan Kalyan's Russian wife, Anna Lezhneva?

Actor-politician Pawan Kalyan's recent political victories have been widely celebrated, with his Jana Sena Party making significant gains in the Lok Sabha and Andhra Pradesh Assembly elections. Following these successes, Kalyan was unanimously elected as the party floor leader in the Andhra Pradesh Assembly, where JSP holds 21 seats.

In a touching moment that captured public attention, Kalyan's wife, Anna Lezhneva, welcomed him home amidst jubilant celebrations. She performed aarti and applied a sacred tika on his forehead, a gesture that quickly went viral.

Who is Anna Lezhneva?

➤ Anna Lezhneva, born in Russia in 1980, is a model-actress. She first met Pawan Kalyan during the filming of Teen Maar in 2011. Their relationship blossomed, leading to their marriage on September 30, 2013. She is Kalyan's third wife.

➤ Family: Anna and Pawan Kalyan have a son named Mark Shankar Pawanovich. From her previous marriage, Anna Lezhneva has a daughter named Polena Anjana Pawanova.

➤ Business Ventures: Apart from her career in modelling, Anna Lezhneva is rumored to have investments in hotel chains in Singapore. Her assets, including properties in Russia and Singapore, are estimated to be around ₹1800 crore.

➤ Personal Life: Anna's relationship with Pawan Kalyan has faced public scrutiny due to his previous marriages. Before Anna, Kalyan was married to Nandini from 1997 to 2008, and then to actress Renu Desai from 2009 to 2012, with whom he has two children.

➤ Public Presence: Despite occasional rumors of marital discord, Anna Lezhneva has been actively supportive of Pawan Kalyan's public career. She recently accompanied him during his electoral campaign and victory celebrations, dispelling any speculations about their relationship.