Lenaa (actress) Biography: Siblings, Parents, Height, Ethnicity, Age, Net Worth, Awards, Movies, Husband

Lena Mohan Kumar, known professionally as Lenaa or Lena, is an Indian actress, author, and screenwriter who has significantly contributed to the Malayalam film industry.

She began acting with the film “Sneham” in 1998, directed by Jayaraj.

Over the years, Lena has showcased her versatility by portraying various characters in various languages, including Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and English.

Profile

• Full name: Lena Mohan Kumar
• Nickname: Lenaa
• Date of birth: 1981
• Age: 44 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Thrissur, Kerala, India
• State of origin: Kerala
• Nationality: Indian
• Profession: Actress, Author, Screenwriter
• Height: N/A
• Parents: Father – T. Mohan Kumar; Mother – Tina
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair (married on January 17, 2024)
• Children: None
• Relationship status: Married
• Net worth: $3 million

Early Life and Education

Lena Mohan Kumar, now 44, was born in 1981 in Thrissur, Kerala, India. She is the daughter of T. Mohan Kumar and Tina. Lena completed her schooling at Seventh Day Adventist Higher Secondary School and Hari Sri Vidya Nidhi School in Thrissur.

She pursued higher education in clinical psychology and worked as a clinical psychologist in Mumbai before transitioning to a full-time acting career.

Personal Life

Lena’s personal life has seen significant events. She was initially married to Abhilash Kumar, a screenwriter in the Malayalam film industry; they married on January 16, 2004, and later divorced in 2013. On January 17, 2024, Lena married Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair, an Indian Air Force fighter pilot and one of the astronauts selected for India’s Gaganyaan mission.

Career

Lena began her acting career with her debut in the Malayalam film “Sneham” in 1998. She gained recognition for her performances in films such as “Karunam,” “Oru Cheru Punchiri,” and “Varna Kazhchakal.” Her breakthrough role came with the critically acclaimed film “Traffic” in 2011.

Lena has since appeared in numerous films across various languages, showcasing her versatility as an actress. Her filmography includes notable works like “Big B” (2007), “Daddy Cool” (2009), “Cocktail” (2010), “Ustad Hotel” (2012), “Anegan” (2015), and “Ennu Ninte Moideen” (2015). She has also ventured into television, hosting shows and acting in serials.

Awards

Lena has received recognition for her performances, including:

Filmfare Awards South:

• 2013: Nominated for Best Supporting Actress for “Left Right Left”
• 2016: Won Best Supporting Actress for “Ennu Ninte Moideen”

Net Worth

Lena’s net worth is estimated to be around $3 million. Her earnings primarily come from her extensive film industry career, including acting in various languages and other professional endeavors.

Controversy

In November 2023, Lena was involved in a controversy following an interview in which she discussed her experiences with psychedelic substances and her background in clinical psychology.

Her statements received backlash from the Indian Association of Clinical Psychologists (IACP), Kerala Region, which clarified that Lena is not a qualified or licensed clinical psychologist registered under the Rehabilitation Council of India. The association expressed concern that her remarks could mislead the public and individuals undergoing psychological treatment.

Social Media

• Instagram: @lenaasmagazine
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Filmography

• Sneham (1998)
• Karunam (1999)
• Oru Cheru Punchiri (2000)
• Varna Kazhchakal (2000)
• Chatham (2000)
• Randam Bhavam (2001)
• Koottu (2004)
• Big B (2007)
• De Ingottu Nokkiye (2008)
• 2 Harihar Nagar (2009)
• Bhagavan (2009)
• Daddy Cool (2009)
• Robin Hood (2009)
• Cocktail (2010)
• In Ghost House Inn (2010)
• Kanyakumari Express (2010)
• Aathmakatha (2010)
• Traffic (2011)
• Snehaveedu (2011)
• Ee Adutha Kaalathu (2012)
• Spirit (2012)
• Ustad Hotel (2012)
• Ayaal (2013)
• Left Right Left (2013)
• London Bridge (2014)
• Anegan (2015)
• Ennum Eppozhum (2015)
• Ennu Ninte Moideen (2015)
• Oru Muthassi Gadha (2016)
• Godha (2017)
• Aadhi (2018)
• Paviettante Madhurachooral (2018)
• Bonsai (2018)
• Ira (2018)
• Suvarna Purushan (2018)