Hyderabad, Nov. 10 -- Jana Sena Party chief and Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan and his wife, Anna Konidala, have separated, bringing down the curtain on a marriage that lasted over 13 years.

The announcement came on Monday, November 9, through a brief joint statement in which the two described the decision as mutual. The separation, they said, was reached with understanding and respect for each other.

Though the marriage was over, they would continue as friends and remain committed to raising their two children together, the couple said. The children's "well-being and happiness will always remain our shared priority," the couple said.

They requested privacy as the family adjusts and thanked those who had supported th...