Actor Renu Desai urged people to show compassion and avoid criticising those facing hardship in an Instagram post shared hours after Pawan Kalyan and Anna Lezhneva announced their separation. Desai did not mention either of them or say that her message was connected to their announcement.
Desai’s message about compassion
In the post, Desai wrote that it was wrong to criticise someone who was already going through a difficult time. She also asked people to treat others with dignity and remember their humanity, regardless of status.
Desai cautioned readers against drawing conclusions about why she had written the note. She said she believed society could do better through empathy and kindness, and added that her words were not prompted by payment.
Couple say they will remain devoted parents
Kalyan and Lezhneva said in a joint statement that they had decided to part ways after 13 years of marriage, with mutual understanding and respect. They described themselves as remaining good friends and devoted parents, and said their children’s happiness and well-being would remain a shared priority.
The statement also asked for understanding and respect for their privacy during the personal transition. The couple have two children together, a daughter and a son. Lezhneva deactivated her Instagram account following the separation news, according to the report.
Desai and Kalyan’s past marriage
Desai was Kalyan’s second wife. The two met while working on the 2000 Telugu film Badri, in which Desai made her acting debut opposite him. They married in January 2009, and their marriage ended in divorce in 2012. They have two children, son Akira Nandan and daughter Aadya.
Desai has previously spoken about being publicly linked to Kalyan’s personal life after their separation. Her latest post, however, made no direct reference to him, Lezhneva or their announcement.
