Updated On: 02 September, 2024 08:39 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
As Pawan Kalyan turns a year older, we bring to you five interesting facts about the actor and politician. He is currently serving as the Deputy CM of Andhra Pradesh

Pawan Kalyan
Pawan Kalyan turns 58 today. The actor and politician is one of the most loved celebrities in the Telugu speaking states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. He is the younger brother of Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi and uncle to actors like Allu Arjun and Ram Charan. Even though he has appeared in fewer films, he has amassed a huge fan following in his career over two decades. While he made his acting debut in the 1990s, did you know he wanted to become a director? On his birthday today, we look at some interesting facts about the actor.
1. Pawan Kalyan wanted to become a director. However, it was Chiranjeevi`s wife Surekha Konidela who convinced Pawan to give a shot at acting and nudged him in that direction. He made his acting debut in the year 1996 with the film `Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi` which was a remake of `Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak`.