In a powerful clapback against recent online criticism, businesswoman and Vice Chairperson of CSR at Apollo Hospitals, Upasana Konidela, has strongly defended her advice on egg freezing and career focus, stating unequivocally that her life choices are a matter of "right, not privilege." The wife of actor Ram Charan addressed the backlash she received after suggesting that students at IIT Hyderabad should consider freezing their eggs to alleviate the pressure to rush into marriage and motherhood. Taking to her social media accounts (X and Instagram), Upasana released a comprehensive statement, asserting her right to live life on her own terms.

Sparking Debate: The Core of the Criticism

The controversy began when Upasana, known for her candid views on women's health and empowerment, offered advice to young women to utilize modern medical options like egg freezing. Her intention was to encourage them to pursue their career goals without feeling obligated to conform to societal timelines for marriage and children.

However, the advice was met with criticism, with many arguing that such options were only accessible due to her immense wealth and social standing. In response, Upasana expressed happiness at having sparked a "healthy debate," but called for the discussion to be grounded in facts about her own journey. Her defense centered on fundamental questions of autonomy and choice, asking: "Is it wrong for a woman to marry for love instead of giving in to societal pressure? Is it wrong for her to wait until she finds the right partner?"

Setting the Record Straight: Upasana’s Personal Timelines

One of the most effective parts of Upasana’s statement was her detailed factual correction of assumptions made about her life. She directly refuted the claim that she rushed into marriage at a young age:

“Fact check. I married for love and companionship at 27 – a choice I made on my own terms. At 29, I decided to freeze my eggs for personal and health reasons, something I’ve always spoken about openly to encourage other women to explore their options (for the record it wasn’t at Apollo). I welcomed my first child [Klin Kaara] at 36 and am now expecting twins at 39.”

By laying out her timeline—getting married at 27, freezing eggs at 29, and becoming a mother at 36 and 39—she powerfully illustrates that her life decisions were carefully calculated and personally driven, not rushed or constrained by external expectations. This narrative transforms the discussion from one about 'privilege' to one about 'proactive planning' and bodily autonomy.

The Right to Choose: Empowering the Next Generation

Upasana Konidela’s entire response is an ardent defense of a woman's right to self-determination. By emphasizing that she married for love, focused on her career, and chose her time for motherhood, she is challenging the outdated notion that a woman’s life must follow a linear, prescribed timeline.

Her message is particularly empowering for the young, ambitious women she initially addressed: focus on your professional growth and find a partner when and if you are ready. The ability to freeze one’s eggs is framed as a tool of liberation, allowing women to decouple their biological clock from their career aspirations. Her message resounds with the core principle that personal life choices—be it marriage, career, or children—should be based on individual circumstances and desire, not on societal pressure.
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