Actor-turned-politician and Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan issued a statement on Tuesday evening, offering an update on the condition of his youngest son, Mark Shankar Pavanovich. The eight-year-old was injured earlier that day in a fire that broke out at a shophouse in Singapore, where his school is located.
Pawan Kalyan gives an update on his son's condition
According to Pawan’s official statement, his son is currently under medical care and on the road to recovery. "Our youngest son, Mark Shankar, was injured in a school fire in Singapore and is being treated in hospital. He is gradually recovering,” he shared.
Pawan Kalyan thanks PM Modi and well-wishers
The actor-politician shared that after hearing the news, Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally called to check on his son's condition, a gesture he said "gave courage." Pawan said that the High Commissioner was immediately tasked with providing assistance on the ground in Singapore. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu also extended his support over a phone call.
Pawan took a moment to express his gratitude to all those who had reached out during this difficult time. He acknowledged the prayers, good wishes, and even temple rituals conducted in his son’s name. “Mark Shankar is gradually recovering due to these good-hearted wishes and blessings. I sincerely thank everyone,” he concluded.
Pawan Kalyan's son gets injured
The incident occurred on April 8 at a building located on River Valley Road in Singapore. The fire left several people, including children, injured. Mark suffered injuries to his limbs and was affected by smoke inhalation, resulting in respiratory distress. Emergency teams from the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) responded swiftly to douse the flames and assist the injured.
At the time of the fire, Pawan Kalyan was in Andhra Pradesh's Alluri Sitarama Raju district, meeting with local communities. After completing his scheduled commitments, he promptly flew to Singapore to be with his son. His remaining engagements in Visakhapatnam were called off in light of the incident.
Pawan Kalyan shares two children, Mark Shankar and Polena Anjana Pawanova, with his wife and Russian actor Anna Lezhneva. He also has two children, Akira Nandan and Aadhya, from his previous marriage to actor Renu Desai.