Veteran Malayalam actor Janardhanan openly revealed in a recent interview that he had an extramarital relationship that lasted around 18 years, which he now deeply regrets. He stated that his wife was fully aware of this relationship and accepted it, as she was not interested in a sexual relationship herself. Janardhanan mentioned that he did everything he could for the woman involved, but eventually ended the affair when their son grew up, considering it was the right time to stop. He also highlighted that despite family opposition, he married his wife, whom he described as beautiful and well-educated. Additionally, Janardhanan praised his co-stars Mammootty and Mohanlal for their kindness throughout his acting career[2][4][5][6][10]. In summary, Janardhanan's disclosure sheds light on the complexity of his personal life and the understanding within his marriage regarding this long-term extramarital relationship.
Citations
1.https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2025/05/07/veteran-actor-janardhanan-says-nri-investors-ruined-malayalam-cinema.html
2.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/janardhanan-says-i-had-a-relationship-with-another-woman-says-his-wife-knew-everything/articleshow/125147237.cms
3.https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0858128/news/
4.https://www.samakalikamalayalam.com/movie-news/janardhanan-recalls-his-18-years-long-affair-with-a-woman
5.https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2025/11/06/janardhanan-extramarital-affair-malayalam-actor-personal-life.html
6.https://www.malayalamtv9.com/entertainment/janardhanan-reveals-he-married-his-childhood-lover-after-she-was-divorced-by-her-ex-husband-2109594.html
7.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Janardhanan/news
8.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/photo-features/malayalam-actors-who-have-married-more-than-once/photostory/48238895.cms
9.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Nairs
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Citations
1.https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2025/05/07/veteran-actor-janardhanan-says-nri-investors-ruined-malayalam-cinema.html
2.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/janardhanan-says-i-had-a-relationship-with-another-woman-says-his-wife-knew-everything/articleshow/125147237.cms
3.https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0858128/news/
4.https://www.samakalikamalayalam.com/movie-news/janardhanan-recalls-his-18-years-long-affair-with-a-woman
5.https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2025/11/06/janardhanan-extramarital-affair-malayalam-actor-personal-life.html
6.https://www.malayalamtv9.com/entertainment/janardhanan-reveals-he-married-his-childhood-lover-after-she-was-divorced-by-her-ex-husband-2109594.html
7.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Janardhanan/news
8.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/photo-features/malayalam-actors-who-have-married-more-than-once/photostory/48238895.cms
9.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Nairs
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