Last Updated:November 19, 2025, 21:03 IST

Upasana responds to backlash over her egg-freezing advice, stating it’s every woman’s right to choose her own timeline for marriage and motherhood, not a privilege.

Upasana Kamineni and Ram Charan recently announced their second pregnancy.

Ram Charan’s wife, Upasana Kamineni, was on the receiving end after delivering a session at IIT Hyderabad, advising young girls to freeze their eggs, as according to her, it is a woman’s “biggest achievement.” Now, after getting massively trolled on social media, Upasana has reacted to the backlash and has put out a long note slamming those questioning her without checking facts.

Taking to her Instagram, Upasana shared, “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? Is it wrong for a woman to choose when she wants to have children based on her own circumstances? Is it wrong for a woman to set her goals and focus on her career rather than only thinking of marriage or having children early?”

“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 at 36 and am now expecting twins at 39,” she further continued while hitting back at those who said she is trying to promote IVF at Apollo.

She concluded her note, writing, “Through my journey, I have given equal importance to building my career and nurturing my marriage, because a happy, stable environment matters deeply when raising a family. For me, marriage and career are not competing priorities — they are equally meaningful parts of a fulfilled life. But I decide the timeline! That’s not privilege, it’s my right!!!”

What did Upasana say?

At a session in IIT Hyderabad, Upasana said, “The biggest insurance for women is to save your eggs. Because then you can choose when to get married, when you want to have kids on your own terms, when you are financially independent. Today, I stand on my own two feet, I earn a living for myself.”

About Upasana Kamineni

Upasana married Ram Charan in 2012, and the couple welcomed their daughter, Klin Kaara, in 2023. In October, the couple joyfully announced their second pregnancy, and this time, it’s double the happiness because the star couple is expecting twins.