South Indian actress Ram Charan’s wife, Upasana Kamineni Konidela, is at the center of an important discussion about women freezing their eggs to prioritize their careers. After facing criticism online, the entrepreneur took to X (formerly Twitter) to defend her choice, firmly stating it’s a right, not a privilege.
Upasana acknowledged the ‘healthy debate’ her comments sparked and thanked followers for their respectful engagement. She indicated plans to further discuss the nuances of privilege and its associated pressures, encouraging followers to review accompanying facts for constructive dialogue. She also extended an invitation to employers to collaborate on increasing female workforce participation.
She posed a series of thought-provoking questions, challenging societal expectations about marriage, finding the right partner, and the timing of starting a family. Upasana advocates for women’s agency in deciding when to have children and when to focus on career aspirations before settling down.
In a detailed post, she shared her personal timeline: marrying at 27 for love, freezing eggs at 29 for personal and health reasons to encourage others, having her first child at 36, and now expecting twins at 39. Upasana emphasized the importance of balancing career growth and marital stability, viewing both as essential components of a happy life. She asserted her control over her personal timeline, declaring, ‘That’s not privilege; it’s my right!!!’
Previously, at a Hyderabad event, Upasana had championed egg freezing as a vital tool for women’s autonomy, calling it the ‘biggest insurance’ that allows for strategic decisions regarding marriage and motherhood based on financial independence. Ram Charan and Upasana, married in 2012, welcomed their daughter in 2023 and are currently anticipating the arrival of twins, confirmed via a Diwali social media announcement.