Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair ties the knot with Lena: Interesting facts about the actress

Actor Lena, best known for her work in Malayalam cinema, recently announced her wedding. The ‘Iyobinte Pusthakam’ actress tied the knot with astronaut Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair. Lena revealed that she married Prasanth on January 17 in an intimate ceremony. She broke the news hours after PM Modi announced Prasanth Nair’s name as one of the four astronauts who are set for India's ambitious maiden human spaceflight mission, Gaganyaan, scheduled for next year.

“It is a historic moment of pride for our country, our state of Kerala, and me personally,” Lena said in her Instagram post, as she joined the nation in congratulating the four IAF fighter pilots.

On this occasion, let’s take a look at some interesting and lesser-known facts about Lena.

(Pic courtesy: Lena's Instagram)

Lena's creativity extends beyond the silver screen. She is also a gifted author and has contributed her talent to the world of literature. In 2023, Lena turned author with ‘The Autobiography of God’, a work of fiction that explores self-realisation and self-actualization. The fictional work begins with 'God', who wakes up in a psychiatric ward. ‘The Autobiography of God’ is a book that helps you in self-realisation by addressing the five W's: who, why, what, when, and where.
(Pic courtesy: Lena's Instagram)

Lena and Bollywood actor Dino Moreo are related! Yes, that’s right. Dino Morea has roots back in Kerala. The actor’s mother hails from Kochi, Kerala, and his grandmom and Lena’s are cousins. Both actors realised the fact only recently, while they worked together on a Malayalam film named ‘Bandra’.

(Pic courtesy: Lena's Instagram)

Lena is quite enthusiastic about tattooing. The talented actress has tattoos on her back and left shoulder, each representing a chapter in her life. Lena's tattoos are not just ink on skin; they are visual memoirs, each with a tale to tell.

(Pic courtesy: Lena's Instagram)

Lena is a wanderlust soul by heart. She thrives on travels that present her new experiences. Lena loves to go on solo trips. Exploring new destinations alone has not only allowed her to connect with herself but has also given her the opportunity to forge meaningful connections with people from various walks of life.

(Pic courtesy: Lena's Instagram)

Lena believes in reincarnation. In an earlier interview with The New Indian Express, she stated that she has experienced reincarnation. She believes that in her previous life, she was a Buddhist monk and died at the age of 63.

(Pic courtesy: Lena's Instagram)