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South superstar Ram Charan’s wife, Upasana Kamineni Konidela, triggered a debate over women ‘freezing eggs’ to focus on their career, Read further to know what’s everyone is talking about?
South star Ram Charan’s wife, Upasana Kamineni Konidela, recently sparked a major discussion about women choosing to freeze their eggs so they can focus on their careers and decide when they want to become mothers. Upasana, an entrepreneur herself, shared the opinion that women should have full autonomy over their timelines. Vairous people agreed, but still her statement also drew criticism. To address the ongoing backlash, she posted a detailed message on X, standing strongly by her views.
Upasana Thanks People for a ‘Healthy Debate’
After the controversy gained momentum, Upasana wrote, “I’m happy to have sparked a healthy debate & thank you for your respectful responses.” She then shared a longer note elaborating on her stance. “Is It Wrong for a Woman to Choose Her Own Timeline?” In her statement, Upasana raised several questions: Is it wrong for a woman to marry for love instead of giving in to pressure? Is it wrong to wait for the right partner? Is it wrong to decide when to have children based on personal situations? Is it wrong to prioritise career goals before marriage? Her message clearly emphasised choice, that every woman should decide what works for her.
Upasana Shares Her Own Journey
Upasana revealed that she welcomed her first child at 36, and is now expecting twins at 39. She wrote, “Marriage and career are not competing priorities, they are equally meaningful. But I decide the timeline! That’s not privilege; it’s my right!” She highlighted the importance of creating a stable, happy environment before starting a family, something she chose to do on her terms.
What Sparked the Egg-Freezing Backlash?
The debate began during an interview in Hyderabad where Upasana said: “The biggest insurance for women is to freeze their eggs. You can choose when to get married and when to have kids, on your own terms, when you are financially independent.” This comment drew mixed reactions: Some felt women should prioritise motherhood early. Others welcomed the idea of having more freedom and flexibility.
What’s Upasana & Ram Charan’s Family Timeline
Upasana and Ram Charan married in 2012. They welcomed their daughter in 2023, when Upasana was 34, and are now reportedly expecting twins.
Celebrities Who Have Also Opted for Egg Freezing
Lately, Egg freezing has increasingly become a popular choice for women who want control over their reproductive choices. Bollywood Stars like Priyanka Chopra who froze her eggs in her 30s to focus on her career. Ekta Kapoor, Richa Chadha, Mrunal Thakur, Farah Khan, Preity Zinta, Sushmita Sen, Tanishaa Mukerji, Sports Personalities like Mithali Raj froze her eggs in her early 30s due to her demanding cricket career.
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