Pawan Kalyan, born Konidela Kalyan Babu on September 2, 1971, is an Indian film actor, director, producer, screenwriter, writer, and politician. He is known for his work predominantly in Telugu cinema and is one of the most popular and influential actors in the industry. Pawan Kalyan started his career in Telugu cinema with the film "Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi" in 1996. He gained popularity with films such as "Tholi Prema", "Thammudu", "Gabbar Singh", "Attarintiki Daredi", and "Katamarayudu", among others. He has won several awards for his performances, including the Filmfare Award for Best Actor - Telugu for "Tholi Prema" and "Attarintiki Daredi". Apart from acting, Pawan Kalyan has also directed and produced films under his production banner, Pawan Kalyan Creative Works. He made his directorial debut with the film "Johnny" in 2003. In addition to his film career, Pawan Kalyan is also actively involved in politics. He founded the Jana Sena Party in 2014 and contested the Andhra Pradesh Assembly elections in 2019. Though his party did not win any seats, he remains a prominent political figure in the state. Pawan Kalyan is known for his philanthropic work and has donated to various causes such as education, healthcare, and disaster relief. He has also been involved in activism for farmers' rights and has been vocal on issues such as special status for Andhra Pradesh and the rights of Telugu people in other states. Overall, Pawan Kalyan is a multi-talented personality with a successful career in both the entertainment industry and politics, and is widely admired by his fans and followers.