In a 2023 interview, Upasana revealed her decision to delay motherhood until she reached financial stability.
In a 2023 interview, Upasana revealed her decision to delay motherhood until she reached financial stability.
Upasana Kamineni Konidela, Vice President, CSR Apollo Hospitals Group and CEO, URLife, highlighted that many ambitious women in India, who prioritize their careers, often neglect their biological clocks. When they finally decide to start a family, they face challenges.
Upasana, who is married to actor Ram Charan, shared that she opted to freeze her eggs early in her marriage to the RRR actor. She also hoped that companies would allow female employees to freeze eggs using insurance funds.
“Indian companies need to adapt to better support women. POSH committees have been beneficial in this regard. I am working with companies to introduce flexible maternity leave policies. Additionally, I advocate for women to have the option to preserve their eggs through insurance,” she mentioned.
In the same interview, Ram Charan expressed his admiration for his wife's unconditional support. “Whether managing our family affairs or making impactful contributions to her philanthropic duties, she excels in every role with her unwavering dedication and strong family values. Upasana has gracefully upheld her family's legacy. Beyond being my wife, she is my pillar of strength, the glue that unites us. She could never replicate her achievements as she has carved an extraordinary path for herself,” shared Ram Charan.
In a 2023 interview with Mid-Day, Upasana revealed her decision to delay motherhood until she reached financial stability. She chose to freeze her eggs to keep the option of motherhood open in the future. “When women are financially prepared to have children, it benefits both them and the progress of the nation. I also kept my eggs and I am happy to say that Ram and I decided to start a family when we felt financially secure,” she added.
The couple joyfully welcomed their first child, a girl named Klin Kaara Konidela, in 2023. They were also recently seen attending the pre-wedding celebrations of Reliance Industries heir Anant Ambani and his fiancée Radhika Merchant.
