★ HOW OLD IS PAWAN KALYAN?
Pawan Kalyan is 54 years old, born September 2, 1971 in IN · Virgo.
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About
Pawan Kalyan pivoted from Telugu cinema blockbusters to become Andhra Pradesh's Deputy Chief Minister in 2024. Born September 2, 1971, in India, he debuted as an actor in 1996 and notched six consecutive hits including Tholi Prema, Badri, and Kushi in the late 1990s. He founded the Janasena Party in 2014 and won the Pithapuram seat by over 70,000 votes. A Virgo, Kalyan holds a black belt in karate and has been featured in Forbes India's Celebrity 100 list multiple times.
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Biography
Pawan Kalyan—born Konidela Kalyan Babu on September 2, 1971—is an Indian politician, actor, philanthropist, and martial artist. He currently serves as the 11th Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh since June 2024, overseeing Panchayat Raj, Rural Development, Rural Water Supply, and Environment portfolios as MLA for Pithapuram.
Kalyan's acting career spanned two decades before his political ascent. He made his debut in Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi (1996), then delivered six consecutive box-office successes—notably Tholi Prema (1998), Thammudu (1999), Badri (2000), and Kushi (2001). In 2001, he became the first South Indian brand ambassador for Pepsi. After a hiatus, he returned with Jalsa (2008), the highest-grossing Telugu film that year, followed by critical and commercial wins: Gabbar Singh (2012)—which earned him a Filmfare Award for Best Actor—Attarintiki Daredi (2013), Gopala Gopala (2015), and Bheemla Nayak (2022). He has been a fixture on Forbes India's Celebrity 100 list since 2012 and holds a SIIMA Award.
Born under the Virgo sign, Kalyan brings discipline to both screen and politics. As a screenwriter and actor, he crafted a distinctive on-screen style that defined Telugu cinema in the late 1990s and 2000s. Beyond performance, Kalyan is a martial artist holding a black belt in karate and is recognized for philanthropic work across social causes. In March 2014, he founded the Janasena Party, formalizing his entry into electoral politics. His 2024 victory in Pithapuram—by a margin exceeding 70,000 votes—marked his transition to governance.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Pawan Kalyan was born as Konidela Kalyan Babu on September 2, 1971, in India. Before his acting debut, he trained in martial arts, achieving a black belt in karate—a discipline that would become part of his public identity. Limited biographical detail exists in the FactSheet regarding his pre-1996 life or family background prior to his film debut in Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi.
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Trivia
- Pawan Kalyan was the first ever South Indian brand ambassador for Pepsi, signing the endorsement deal in 2001.
- He holds a black belt in karate and has integrated martial arts into both his film roles and public persona.
- Jalsa (2008) was the highest-grossing Telugu film of its release year, marking his successful return to cinema after a career break.
- He founded the Janasena Party in March 2014 and won the Pithapuram constituency seat by a margin exceeding 70,000 votes in 2024.
- Pawan Kalyan has appeared on Forbes India's Celebrity 100 list multiple times since 2012.
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Numerology
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Master Number — The Visionary
11 carries the qualities of 2 amplified. Highly intuitive, often associated with thought leaders and trend-setters in their fields.
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Frequently asked
- How old is Pawan Kalyan?
- Pawan Kalyan is 54 years old (born September 2, 1971).
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- Pawan Kalyan was born on September 2, 1971.
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- Pawan Kalyan is a Virgo, born September 2, 1971.
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- Pawan Kalyan was born in 1971, the year of the Metal Pig.
- Where is Pawan Kalyan from?
- Pawan Kalyan is from IN.
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- Pawan Kalyan is a writer.
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