Upasana Konidela urges women to find a partner who sees them as equal

India Today

08-07-2025

Entrepreneur Upasana Konidela shared a note on the need for women to seek respect and equality in marriages rather than financial necessity. While acknowledging her privilege, she mentioned that when finding a partner one must look beyond money or status.Upasana wrote about exploring the topic 'Find Your Ram The New India Begins at Home' in a class with a Harvard Professor, Debora Spar on her Instagram post. Her long note highlighted the need for a mindset shift. It read, "Many are financially independent–some even more successful than the men around them. They're raising children on their own terms."advertisementThe post further read, "It's no longer about needing a man–it's about choosing a partner who respects you and sees you as equal. And that's the mindset shift we need more women to embrace–though I know, it's easier said than done."
Upasana also stated that, according to the National Crime Records Bureau, marital conflict was the third leading cause of murders in India. She wrote on how women can be the 'fulcrum of change'."Let's encourage women to marry from strength, not fear. No more marrying for money or status – those can be built together with the right partner, if needed. Let's teach our boys early to manage emotions, set boundaries and respect differences. Let's stop forcing women into timelines – and instead give them the tools and freedom to thrive, whatever their choice may be," she went on.
Upasana Konidela recently shared her views on healthy marriages. (Credit: Instagram/upasanakaminenikonidela)
"Someone who treats you with respect, walks beside you, and celebrates your strength – not someone who expects you to shrink to fit his comfort zone. Wait for your Ram. Or walk your path solo. Both are valid. Both are powerful," Upasana added.Ram Charan got married to Upasana in a grand ceremony in Hyderabad in 2012 after their engagement in 2011. Their daughter, Klin Kaara, was born in 2023.Upasana is the daughter of Shobana Kamineni and the granddaughter of Prathap C Reddy, founder and executive chairman of Apollo Hospitals.Ram Charan last featured in Shankar's 'Game Changer' (2025). He will next be seen in Buchi Babu Sana's 'Peddi'. The movie also stars Janhvi Kapoor. He will also feature in a film by Sukumar, tentatively titled 'RC 17'.- EndsMust Watch