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Lena (Actress) Height, Age, Husband, Children, Family, Biography & More

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Husband: Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair
Age: 43 Years
Hometown: Thrissur, Kerala

Lena Kumar

Bio/Wiki
Full nameLena Kumar
Other name(s)• Lena Prasanth (after marriage)
• Lenaa [1]Mathrubhumi
Names earnedLady Mammootty
Profession(s)Actress, Author, Scriptwriter, YouTuber, Psychologist
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)in centimeters- 168 cm
in meters- 1.68 m
in feet & inches- 5’ 6”
Weight (approx.)in kilograms- 65 kg
in pounds- 143 lbs
Figure Measurements (approx.)34-32-34
Eye ColourDark Brown
Hair ColourBlack
Career
DebutAs an actor
Malayalam Film: Sneham (1998) as Ammu
A poster of the 1998 Malayalam film Sneham
TV Serial Sneha (2002) on Asianet

Tamil Film: Anegan (2015) as Dr. Radhika
A poster of Anegan
Hindi Film: Airlift (2016) as Deepti Jayarajan
A poster of Airlift
Telugu Film: Dr. Chakravarthy (2017) as Vandana Chakravarthy
Dr. Chakravarthy's poster
Telugu Web Series: Shaitan (2023) as Mary Joseph on Disney+ Hotstar
Poster of the 2023 Telugu web series 'Shaitan'
As a screenwriter
Malayalam Film: Olam (2023)
A poster of Olam
Awards2008
• Kerala State TV Award – Best Actress for the show Aranazhika Neram

• Atlas Kerala Film Critics Award – Best Second Actress for the show Chillu Vilakkumayi

2011
• Filmfare Award South – Best Supporting Actress (Malayalam) for the film Traffic

• Amrita Film Award – Best Supporting Actress for the film Traffic

• Kerala Film Critics Association Award – Second Best Actor (Female) for the films Traffic and Athe Mazha Athe Veyil

2012
• Asianet Film Award – Best Supporting Actress for the film Spirit

2013
• Kerala State Film Award – Second Best Actress for the films Left Right Left and Kanyaka Talkies
A photo of Lena's Kerala State Award
• South Indian International Movie Award (SIIMA) – Best Supporting Actor (Female) for the film Left Right Left

2014
• Thikkurissi Foundation Award for her contribution to the Malayalam cinema
Lena receiving the Thikkurissi Foundation Award
2015
• Kerala Film Critics Association Award – Second Best Actor (Female) for the film Ennu Ninte Moideen

• Asianet Film Award – Best Character Actress for the film Ennu Ninte Moideen

• Vanitha Film Award – Best Supporting Actor (Female) for the film Ennu Ninte Moideen
Lena holding her Vanitha Award
• South Indian International Movie Award (SIIMA) – Best Supporting Actor (Female) for the film Ennu Ninte Moideen

• Filmfare Award South – Best Supporting Actor (Female) for the film Ennu Ninte Moideen
Lena posing for a photo with her Filmfare Award for Ennu Ninde Moideen
• IIFA Utsavam Award – Performance In A Supporting Role (Female) for the film Ennu Ninte Moideen
The IIFA Utsavam Award of Lena
2016
• South Indian International Movie Award (SIIMA)
Lena posing for a photo with her SIIMA 2016 Award
2018
• Master Vision International Excellency Award for her contribution to the Malayalam cinema

2019
• Toronto International South-Asian Film Award (TISFA) – Best Supporting Actress for the films Adam Joan and Vimaanam

• Janmabhumi Legends Of Kerala Award – Best Supporting Actress

• South Indian International Movie Award (SIIMA) – Best Supporting Actor (Female) for the film Aadhi

• Ramu Kariat Award – Best Character Actress
Lena after receiving the Ramu Kariat Award
• Bharatiya Excellence Awards for 25 Years Of Contribution To the Indian Cinema
Leena receiving her Bharatiya Excellence Award
Personal Life
Date of Birth18 March 1981 (Wednesday)
Age (as of 2024)43 Years
BirthplaceThrissur, Kerala, India
Zodiac signPisces
NationalityIndian
HometownThrissur, Kerala
SchoolSeventh Day Adventist Higher Secondary School, Thrissur
College/UniversityPrajyoti Niketan College, Puthukkad, Kerala
Educational Qualification(s)• BSc in Psychology from Prajyoti Niketan College
• Master's in Psychology from a college in Mumbai [2]The Hindu
ReligionHinduism
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
A snip of a post uploaded by Lena on Instagram
HobbiesReading, Travelling
Tattoo(s)Left Upper Arm: An eye, A flower, A butterfly, Brahmaivahmaha (in hindi)
A photo of Tattoos on Lena's arm
Inner Upper Arm: A word in Sanskrit
Lena's tattoo on her inner left upper arm
Left Forearm: Flying birds
A photo of Lena's birds tattoo

Note: She has many tattoos inked on her different body parts.
A collage of the tattoos Lena has got inked on her body
ControversyComments on Use of Allopathic Medications And Treating Mental Illnesses
In 2023, Lena made headlines for controversial remarks in which she criticized the allopathic treatment methods of psychologists and psychiatrists. The Indian Association of Clinical Psychologists (Kerala region) responded by criticizing Lena, citing her lack of certification as a psychologist and accusing her of attempting to mislead the public about the field of clinical psychology. [3]The News Minute The statement of the Indian Association of Clinical Psychologists read,

"We, as an association, want to make it clear that Ms Lena is not a member of our organisation, and we do not endorse or have any responsibility for her statements or views. We hope that this statement helps to clarify the situation and reaffirms our commitment to upholding the standards and ethics of the clinical psychology profession in Kerala."

Lena defended herself by claiming that she has the right to Freedom of Speech as per Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian constitution. She further said that her remarks were merely her personal views. [4]Jagran English
Relationships & More
Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/BoyfriendsAbhilash Kumar (scriptwriter)
A photo of Lena Kumar with Abhilash Kumar
Marriage Date17 January 2024
Family
Husband/SpouseAbhilash Kumar (m.2004-div.2013) (scriptwriter)
Abhilash Kumar's photo
Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair (Group Captain in the IAF, Astronaut)
A photo of Balakrishnan Nair with Lena
ParentsFather- Mohankumar Thathampilly (also spelt as T. Mohan Kumar; psychologist, teahces behavioural science at the SBI Staff Training College in Hyderabad)
Mother- Tina Mohan Kumar
Lena with her parents
SiblingsSister- Tasha Kumar
Favourites
Quote from Upanishad"Om Poornnam-Adah Poornnam-Idam Poornnaat-Poornnam-Udacyate, Poornnasya Poornnam-Aadaaya Poornnam-Eva-Avashissyate"
Style Quotient
Car CollectionMG Hector
Lena with her car

Lena Kumar

Some Lesser Known Facts About Lena

  • Lena’s father wanted her to be named Leena when she was born. However, in a letter sent to Lena’s mother, Tina, he mistakenly spelt her name Lena, which went on to become her actual name.
  • Lena started writing scripts for plays during her school days. This caught the attention of her principal, who then recommended her to the director of her debut Malayalam film.

    A photo of Lena taken when she was in the school

    A photo of Lena taken when she was in the school

  • She learnt Bharatanatyam for several years when she was in school.
  • When she was in school, Lena was caught driving a two-wheeler without a license by the cops who asked her to visit the police station later. The cops came to her house after she failed to show up at the police station and took her, along with her father, to the station.
  • In class 12th boards, Lena got a state-level ranking.
  • After completing BSc, Lena entered the Malayalam film industry as an actor.
  • She later quit acting to pursue her further education in Psychology.
  • After completing formal education, she began working as a psychologist at a hospital in Mumbai. She left the job later as she was not content with it. In an interview, she talked about it and said,

    It was very draining and disturbing. Dealing with people who are disturbed is very strenuous. I was planning to do my doctorate in psychology, but I realised it was not for me. Acting is more enjoyable, besides it pays well too.”

  • Lena and Abhilash began dating in school. Lena’s parents did not approve at first. As per Abhilash, Tina, Lena’s mother, even told him not to speak to Lena. Their parents approved of their relationship when they started earning.
  • She was seen acting in the 2000 Malayalam film Karunam as a Christian nun. It was a highly acclaimed film.
  • In 2001, she lent her voice to dub Randam Bhavam, a Malayalam film.

    A photo of Lena taken on the sets of Karunam

    A photo of Lena taken on the sets of Karunam

  • As an actor, she has worked in many Malayalam films. Some of the popular films in which she was seen are Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal (2000), Big B (2007), Daddy Cool (2009), Robin Hood (2009), Traffic (2011), Spirit (2012), Kanyaka Talkies (2013), Njangalude Veettile Athidhikal (2014), Monster (2022), Oh My Darling (2023), and Article 21 (2023).

    Lena Kumar on the poster of Article 21

    Lena Kumar on the poster of Article 21

  • She appeared as Jancy from 2005 to 2006 in the TV show Omanathinkal Pakshi, aired on the Asianet channel.

    A photo of Lena in Omanathinkal Pakshi

    A photo of Lena in Omanathinkal Pakshi

  • She has worked in many well-known Malayalam TV serials, such as Thadangal Palayam (2006) on Asianet, Kanal Kireedam (2009) on Surya TV, Alavudeente Albhuthavilakku (2010-2011) on Asianet, Satyameva Jayate (2013-2014) on Surya TV, and Manjuthirum Munpe (2014) on DD Malayalam.
  • She shared a gulab jamun with her ex-husband, Abhilash Kumar, after parting ways with him in 2013. She spoke about it, in an interview, and said,

    Half an hour later when the lawyer came to inform us, we are next, he saw us sharing a gulab jamun.”

  • In 2015, she was seen acting alongside famous actor Dhanush in Anegan, a 2015 Tamil film.
  • She appeared alongside famous Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar in the 2016 Hindi film Airlift.

    A photo of Lena with Akshay Kumar on the sets of Airlift

    A photo of Lena with Akshay Kumar on the sets of Airlift

  • There were claims from various sources during the COVID-19 pandemic that she had contracted the virus. However, she later refuted these claims by sharing a COVID test report on social media.

    Instagram post uploaded by Lena

    Instagram post uploaded by Lena

  • In 2022, Lena dubbed Raveena Tandon’s character in K.G.F: Chapter 2, a Kannada film.
  • She delivered a speech at the TEDx Talks in the same year.

    A photo of Lena Kumar taken while she was giving a speech at TEDx Talks

    A photo of Lena Kumar taken while she was giving a speech at TEDx Talks

  • Leena Kumar landed a role in the 2023 English film Footprints on Water.
  • In the same year, she penned a book titled The Autobiography of God.

    Mohanlal holding Lena Kumar's book

    Mohanlal holding Lena Kumar’s book

  • On the same date, Prime Minister Narendra Modi awarded astronaut wings to her husband Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair.

    PM Narendra Modi pinning the astronaut wings on the uniform of Prashanth Balakrishnan Nair

    PM Narendra Modi pinning the astronaut wings on the uniform of Prashanth Balakrishnan Nair

  • On 27 February 2024, Lena Kumar uploaded an Instagram post in which she revealed that she and Balakrishnan did not reveal their marriage due to security concerns. She also revealed that it was an arranged marriage.

    An Instagram post uploaded by Lena about her marriage

    An Instagram post uploaded by Lena about her marriage

  • Lena has appeared not only in films, TV serials, and web series but also in numerous Malayalam song albums, including popular ones like Pranayam (1995), Pranayathin Ormakkayi (2005), and Amma Manasam.
  • Lena has worked as a host in shows such as Your Choice on Asianet, Amul Sangeetha Mahayudham on Surya TV, and Vivel Big Break on Surya TV.
  • Lena created her YouTube channel Lenaa’s Magazine on 12 March 2015. She uploads vlogs related to travel, fitness, and food. Her channel has more than 56.2K subscribers as of March 2024.

    An Instagram post uploaded by Lena about her marriage

    An Instagram post uploaded by Lena about her marriage

  • In an interview, Lena said that she added an “a” to her name to enhance its vibrational frequency, drawing inspiration from the shlokas in Hindu scriptures.
  • Lena believes firmly in reincarnation. According to her, in her previous life, she was a Buddhist monk who resided in the Himalayas and died at the age of 63. After the “revelation,” Lena became bald and went to the border between Nepal and Tibet, where she spent two months. [5]The New Indian Express In an interview, she talked about it and said,

    I was a Buddhist monk, and I died at the age of 63. Maybe, that is why I tonsured my head and felt the spontaneous call to visit the Himalayas. I had died near the Tibet-Nepal border. I remember the entire lifetime and that’s why I felt like going there.”

    A photo of Lena Kumar taken when she was on a trip in Nepal

    A photo of Lena Kumar taken when she was on a trip in Nepal

  • Lena Kumar has been to many countries such as the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia.
  • She consumes alcoholic beverages occasionally.

    An Instagram post uploaded by Lena

    An Instagram post uploaded by Lena

  • Lena Kumar likes to read books on life and spirituality, published by Osho.

    Lena Kumar holding a book

    Lena Kumar holding a book

  • As per her, Mohanlal is her spiritual guru.
  • Lena is a mask-maker and has crafted masks portraying various film characters, including Heath Ledger’s Joker.
  • Lena has attended many literary festivals in India and abroad.

    A photo of Lena taken at a literary fest

    A photo of Lena taken at a literary fest

  • Lena supports the idea of naming India as Bharat. She talked about it, in an interview, and said,

    We have to go back to our roots. I believe there is something good, wisdom there. Moreover, a colonial power named us India. We changed so many names here – Chennai, Mumbai, Kolkata…. So why not this change? Bharat is a very powerful name in our literature.”

  • In an interview, when asked why did she not have kids with Abhilash, Lena Kumar said,

    We’d decided long back that we wouldn’t have children. We know the kind of persons we are and having children wouldn’t fit into the kind of work we both do.”

  • Lena has received the DPS Board of Trustees’ Digital Product System certificate (cum laude).

    A photo of the degree received by Lena Kumar

    A photo of the degree received by Lena Kumar

  • Jay Shetty, a well-known Indian-American motivational speaker and life coach, follows her on Instagram.

    A snip of Lena's Instagram account

    A snip of Lena’s Instagram account