Pawan Kalyan's wife recalls son Mark Shankar almost died in Singapore school fire last year; reveals investigations still underway
Updated On: 08 April, 2026 04:09 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Actor and politician Pawan Kalyan's youngest son, Mark Shankar, almost lost his life in a Singapore school fire in 2025, his wife Anna revealed. Anna celebrated their elder son's birthday, while recalling the terrible accident, calling it Mark's second birthday

Pawan Kalyan son and wife
Actor and Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Pawan Kalyan’s wife, recently revealed that their younger son, Mark Shankar Pawanovich, almost lost his life in a fire accident at his Singapore school a year ago to this date. Anna Lezhneva took to her Instagram to celebrate the 22nd birthday of his eldest son, Akira Nandan. She also took the opportunity to celebrate her 8-year-old son, Mark, on what she believes is his second birthday.
Pawan Kalyan’s wife reveals Mark almost died in school fire
Anna began her note by celebrating Akira's birthday, writing, “Today is an emotional day for our family. It’s Akira’s birthday. We are so proud of the man he’s becoming. A deep thinker, a curious learner, and so kind." She further added, "And it’s also one year since the fire where Mark nearly lost his life. Today, we celebrate both our boys. But for Mark, it feels like his 2nd birthday.”
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