India, Nov. 7 -- Veteran Malayalam actor Janardhanan recently revealed that he had an extramarital affair with a woman, a relationship that lasted for some 18 years. The actor, who is now 79, also said that his wife was aware of the affair.

"Around 18 years ago, I had an affair with another woman. I did my best for her. My wife was aware of the affair," Janardhanan told Malayalam magazine Vanitha in a video interview, when asked if there were any decisions in life that he regretted.

The actor, known for comedy and villain roles in Malayalam cinema since the 1970s, is married to his relative Vijayalakshmi, whom he has known since childhood. The couple has two daughters.

Speaking of his affair, Janardhanan said, "By then, she (wife) had ...