Upasana Konidela, now in her second trimester, recently inttlyeracted with students at IIT Hyderabad, and a small moment from that session sparked a huge online debate. She asked the students how many wanted to get married, and noticed more men raised their hands than women. Observing that many women seemed more career-driven, she called it a sign of “Progressive India” and encouraged them to set goals and stay unstoppable.
However, her comment quickly went viral, igniting discussions online. Some questioned whether women really need to delay marriage or family planning for their careers, pointing out that many successfully balance work and home life. Others argued that a “career first” mindset sometimes leads women to postpone family life, only realizing later that they wanted children earlier.
Several netizens also highlighted the biological realities: fertility declines with age, and pregnancies after the early to mid-30s can carry higher risks and complications, regardless of societal progress.
On the other hand, many defended Upasana, noting the importance of financial independence and women controlling their own timelines. Upasana herself has consistently emphasized this approach. She married Ram Charan in 2012, focused on her career for nearly a decade, and welcomed her first child in 2023. During that period, she faced questions and rumors about not having children but maintained she would start a family when ready.
Upasana has also openly discussed freezing her eggs early in marriage, calling it an “insurance policy” that allowed her to plan life on her own terms. She believes women don’t have to choose between career and motherhood—both are possible, just not always on the timeline society expects. Her IIT Hyderabad comments reflect this viewpoint, continuing to fuel discussions online.
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