Who is actress Lena? Wife of Gaganyaan astronaut Prasanth Nair

Lena disclosed that she entered into an arranged marriage with Nair on January 17, 2024, hailing it as a moment of historic pride.

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Mayank Kasyap
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New Delhi: Lena, renowned for her stellar performances in Malayalam cinema, surprised fans on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, with the announcement of her marriage to Indian Air Force fighter pilot Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair. This revelation came shortly after Prime Minister Narendra Modi disclosed Nair as one of the four astronauts selected for training for the much-anticipated Gaganyaan mission in Thiruvananthapuram.

Social media revelation

The celebrated Kanyaka Talkies actress took to social media platforms to share a captivating picture featuring herself, Nair, and ISRO Chairman S Somanath. The image captivated fans, sparking excitement and surprise across social media platforms.

Lena disclosed that she entered into an arranged marriage with Nair on January 17, 2024, hailing it as a moment of historic pride. She commended Nair for receiving the Astronaut Wing from the Prime Minister, highlighting it as a remarkable achievement not only for him but also for the state of Kerala.

Who is Lena? A brief profile

Lena, born in 1981, pursued her early education at the Seventh Day Adventist Higher Secondary School and Hari Sri Vidya Nidhi School in Kerala before delving into Clinical psychology. Her journey in the entertainment industry commenced with Jayaraj’s Sneham, followed by the critically acclaimed Karunam.

Over her illustrious 25-year career, Lena has graced the screens in more than 175 films across five languages. In 2023, she made her debut as an author with the publication of her book, “Autobiography of God.” Some of her notable works include Aranazhika Neram, Traffic, Ennu Ninte Moideen, Left Right Left, Aadhi, and Chilluvillakku. Lena is rumored to be gearing up for her directorial debut, having confirmed the completion of the first draft of a new project a couple of years ago.