Lena Mohan Kumar (born 1981), known by stage name Lenaa, is an Indian actress, author, and screenwriter who appears predominantly in

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. In a career spanning more than 25 years, Lenaa has worked in over 175 films in five different languages, including blockbusters as well as critically acclaimed films in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam. In 2023, she published her first book as an author titled ''The Autobiography of God'' (published by Beeja House). The book covers her journey and perspectives on mental health and coincides with her ventures as a motivational speaker and a transformation coach.

Early life

Lena was born to Mohan Kumar and Tina at

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. Her mother Tina is a

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. She attended Seventh Day Adventist Higher Secondary School, and Hari Sri Vidya Nidhi School in Thrissur. Lena is a postgraduate in

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. She worked as a clinical psychologist in

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before entering her acting career. In 2020, she said she had plans for a directorial debut as she confirmed the completion of the first draft of a new project. Lena married Abhilash Kumar in 2004, whom she divorced in 2013. On 27 February 2024, she announced that she had married Group Captain Prasanth Nair, an

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designated for the Gaganyaan mission to space.

Career

Lena made her debut in Jayaraj's ''Sneham'', which was followed by critically acclaimed '' Karunam''. She had already established as a lead actress in the Malayalam television industry with serials like ''Omanathinkalpakshi'', ''Ohari'', ''Malayogam'' and ''Thadankalpalayam'' before focusing on her film career. She is also a television host and manages the

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Vlogging channel – ''Lena's Magazine''. She has over 100 films to her credit in

along with films in English,

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, Telugu and

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languages. Some of her noted performances were in the critically acclaimed ''

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'' (2011) after which she acted in films such in '' Snehaveedu'', '' Ee Adutha Kaalathu'', '' Spirit'', '' Left Right Left'' and '' Ennu Ninte Moideen'' in supporting roles.She is no cry baby
The Hindu Entertainment, Thiruvananthapuram Lenaa will star alongside Adil Hussain (Parched, Hotel Salvation) in a British-Indian feature titled ''Footprints On Water'', to be directed by Nathalia Syam.

Filmography

Television

Independent projects and endorsements

As dubbing artist

*2022 – '' K.G.F: Chapter 2'' – voiceover for

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(

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dubbed version) *2024 - ''

Barroz ''Barroz 3D'' (also marketed as ''Barroz 3D – Guardian of Treasures'') is a 2024 Indian children's fantasy film directed by Mohanlal, in his directorial debut, and produced by Antony Perumbavoor's Aashirvad Cinemas. It received mixed revie ...

'' – voiceover for Suneeta Rao *2025 - '' Identity'' – voiceover for Mandira Bedi

As host

* ''Your Choice'' ( Asianet) * ''Amul Sangeetha Mahayudham'' ( Surya TV) * ''Vivel Big Break'' (Surya TV) * ''Lena's Magazine'' (

)

Album

* ''Pranayam'' * ''Pranayathin Ormakkayi'' * ''Amma Manasam''

Endorsements

* Grandma's * MJ Foods * Indulekha Bringa Hair Oil * Maruthua Panja Jeerakam

Awards

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Lena Living people Actresses from Kochi 20th-century Indian actresses 21st-century Indian actresses Indian television actresses Indian film actresses Actresses in Malayalam cinema Actresses in Malayalam television Hari Sri Vidya Nidhi School alumni Kerala State Television Award winners Kerala State Film Award winners 1981 births Actresses in Telugu cinema Actresses in Hindi cinema Actresses in Tamil cinema Date of birth missing (living people) IIFA Utsavam winners