Quick Facts
- Birth name: Konidela Kalyan Babu
- Date of birth: 2 September 1971
- Age in 2026: 55 (he turned 55 on 2 September 2026)
- Birthplace: Bapatla, Andhra Pradesh, India
- Nickname: Power Star
- Profession: Actor, writer, politician
Early Life and Family
Pawan Kalyan was born to Konidela Venkata Rao and Anjana Devi. He grew up in a film family. His elder brothers are actors Chiranjeevi and Nagendra Babu, and his nephews include Ram Charan, Allu Arjun, Varun Tej and Sai Durgha Tej.
As a young man he got into martial arts and reportedly earned a black belt in karate. He took the name “Pawan” at a martial arts demonstration he organised himself. Watching Chiranjeevi’s career also pushed him toward acting.
Film Career
He made his debut in Akkada Abbai Ikkada Ammayi. The film did not do well, but audiences noticed his martial arts skills. Hits such as Gokulamlo Seeta and Badri followed and built a huge fan base. Fans call him “Power Star” and often shorten it to PSPK. Besides acting, he has worked as a screenwriter and stunt coordinator, and he has a reputation for charity work.
Political Journey
Pawan Kalyan joined politics in 2008 with the Praja Rajyam Party, which he stayed with until 2011. In 2014 he started the Jana Sena Party and has led it since 14 September 2014. After the 2024 elections he became the 11th Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, taking office on 12 June 2024. Check a recent news source for any changes to his role or portfolios.
Personal Life
Biography sites list his wife as Anna Lezhneva. His children are Akira Nandan, Aadhya, Polina Anjani and Mark Shankar. Earlier in life he was married to Nandini and then to actress Renu Desai. He is described as private about his family, and his hobbies include reading and gardening.
A Note on Conflicting Details
Many fan and celebrity sites disagree on his height, net worth and even his birth year. Some say 1968, but Wikipedia and most other sources give 2 September 1971. For anything official, rely on his verified social media accounts and government profiles.
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