Showing posts with label Upasana Kamineni Konidela. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Upasana Kamineni Konidela. Show all posts
Ram Charan and Upasana welcome twins
10:47 AM
Onkar Kulkarni (BOMBAY TIMES; February 1, 2026)
Ram Charan and Upasana, who welcomed their daughter Klin Kaara in June 2023, have now become parents to twins. An excited Ram Charan tells us, “Being blessed with three children fills me with gratitude. I’m thankful to all our fans, loved ones and well-wishers who have stood by us and supported us through every moment.”
While their first pregnancy was a natural surprise, Upasana had chosen to freeze her eggs in her late twenties and early thirties. Being able to rely on that decision, has brought a sense of comfort and empowerment.
Upasana says, “My father always believed that clarity of intention and faith go hand in hand. Today, I feel incredibly blessed to be a mother of three, exactly as we envisioned. Our hope is to raise children who are strong yet compassionate, aware that privilege carries responsibility — and that true legacy lies in giving back.”
For now, we’re happy keeping Klin out of the public eye-Upasana Kamineni Konidela
9:48 AM
Rishabh Suri (HINDUSTAN TIMES; October 6, 2025)
Businesswoman Upasana Kamineni Konidela, recently in the Capital as a guest at an event, shares how she has mastered balancing her professional commitments with her personal life. She not only skilfully manages her role as wife to actor Ram Charan (40) but also as mother to their two-year-old daughter, Klin Kaara.
As a parent, Upasana has been careful not to let Klin be photographed by paparazzi or share many pictures of her on social media, an approach many celebrities now follow. When asked if they plan to continue this until a certain age, the 36-year-old says, “I don’t know. The world is changing so rapidly, and while a few incidents scare us as parents, we also want to give our child freedom. Covering her face in public, like at the airport, is a huge task for everyone involved: the mother, the father, and the child. So I don’t know whether we are doing the right thing, but for now, we are happy where we are.”
Meanwhile, Upasana has managed to create her own identity as an individual involved with many community outreach programmes and her family’s medical empire, away from the ‘star wife’ tag. But she doesn’t see it as an issue: “I love all my tags. And if it’s a tag that people have given you, it’s great. It’s because you are loved. I am happy about it, it’s a responsibility!”
"I'm scared that Ram Charan might have another girl": Chiranjeevi draws ire for misogynistic comments
11:11 PM
HINDUSTAN TIMES (February 13, 2025)
Actor Chiranjeevi sparked controversy after expressing his disappointment over not having a grandson during a film launch event in Hyderabad on Tuesday. While the Telugu actor’s seemingly playful comments drew laughs from the audience, social media users lambasted him for his “misogynistic” remarks.
The 69-year-old said, “When I’m at home, it doesn’t feel like I’m surrounded by my granddaughters; it feels like I’m a ladies’ hostel warden. I keep wishing and telling (son, actor) Ram Charan, ‘At least this time, have a boy so that our legacy continues.’”
He added, “But his daughter is the apple of his eye... I’m scared that he might again have a girl.” Ram (39) and his wife, entrepreneur Upasana Konidela (35) welcomed their daughter Klin Kaara, after 11 years of marriage. Meanwhile, Chiranjeevi’s daughters, Sreeja and Sushmita Konidela, have two daughters each.
Reacting to Chiranjeevi’s comments, one X user wrote, “Very sad use of words by Chiranjeevi garu. Girls carry the legacy forward the same as boys do or even better. Comments like these take us backwards (sic).” Another fan’s post read, “Your recent statement came across as misogynistic... Are you uncomfortable with the possibility of your son and daughter-in-law having another girl child? Or was it ‘remark’ made in ‘jest’?”
Interestingly, while announcing Klin Kaara’s birth in June 2023, the actor had called her a “little mega princess”.
Kareena Kapoor is an amazing, disciplined mother; Saif Ali Khan a hands on dad-Lalita DSilva
8:25 AM
The paediatric nurse, who went viral after she posted snaps with Anant Ambani from his wedding, reveals how she manages the star kids— from Taimur to Klin Kaara
Rishabh Suri (HINDUSTAN TIMES; July 20, 2024)
You have seen her accompanying actors Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif Ali Khan’s sons, Taimur and Jehangir (Jeh) since they were babies, and even Klin Kaara — actor Ram Charan and businesswoman Upasana Konidela’s daughter. And now, Lalita Dsilva, who is not a nanny but a paediatric nurse, has become a talking point on the internet after she posted pictures with the newlywed businessperson Anant Ambani from his wedding.
“People recognise me now after the photos went viral,” says Dsilva, who has been in the profession for 30 years. She began her job of looking after the medical well-being of babies with the Ambanis. “Not just Anant; I also took care of Isha and Akash. It was an unbelievable feeling to be attending his (Anant) wedding,” she gushes. A mother of a 35-year-old son, Dsilva adds she worked with the Ambanis for 11 years.
“They invited me to Isha and Akash’s wedding too, but I was travelling with Taimur then. This time Ram Charan sir and Upasana ji helped me stay back and attend Anant’s wedding,” says the nurse, who has worked with just two film stars’ families; the rest have been business families.
In her sixties now, Dsilva has become a globetrotter as she accompanies celebs on their outings, including international holidays to Italy, Thailand as well as film shoots. She had travelled with Kareena to look after Jeh when the actor shot for Laal Singh Chadha (2022).
Speaking of the Khan family, Dsilva calls Kareena “an amazing, disciplined mother” and Saif a “hands-on” dad. One can’t forget the hysteria following Taimur’s birth, which an otherwise calm Dsilva found quite stressful.
“There was pressure from the public and media. I would tell people, ‘Yeh bachcha hai, don’t chase him; why are you behaving like this?’ I had no experience stopping them from clicking pictures, but I managed. I was concerned about Taimur’s safety,” she concludes.
After becoming a father, it feels like something inside me, like a software inside me has rebooted-Ram Charan
10:27 AM
Madhureeta Mukherjee (BOMBAY TIMES; June 16, 2024)
He roars on the big screen, and triumphs at the box office. He’s witnessed the glory of the Oscars with RRR, which catapulted him into a pan-India star. But the role that Ram Charan is revelling in the most now, is playing daddy to his baby girl, Klin Kaara Konidela, who turns one soon. He rarely sits down for an interview, but on his first Father's Day, we had the superstar gushing about his li’l girl and admitting that he’s “addicted” to her in an exclusive conversation with us. Of course, the chat wouldn’t be complete without the mention of his own role model, his father and superstar, Chiranjeevi. Here’s to superstars playing super dads in their real-life roles. Read on…
This is your first Father’s Day, how does it feel? Have you settled into this new phase of fatherhood?
During the first six months, I felt nothing, except a sense of responsibility and the fact that a new member of the family had joined us. I was amazed at the bond that a mother and child share and I just could not replicate that. Then I spoke to a friend of mine who is also a senior parent, and he told me that it happens and it’s normal to feel that way and that he didn’t feel that kind of connect with his second child until nearly a year after her birth. Now that Klin is interacting and recognizing people, she misses me when I am not at home…the whole ball game changed. I feel left out when I am not around her, so I don’t feel like going out.
So, I assume that you plan your work schedules around her routine?
Yes, for the next couple of years, I will plan my schedules around her, at least till the time she starts school. I don’t want to miss a single moment with Klin. I have worked hard for 15 years, and now I want to be back home by 6 pm. I tell my producers that this is how it is going to be. When I see her, my heart lights up. I just don’t feel like going to work. I don’t even let her go for a shower in the morning. I’m like, what, babies don’t need a shower! I’m that addicted to her.
What’s your favourite activity with her?
I feed Klin at least twice a day, I love doing that. I do my readings with her, too. Upasana (wife) is a fantastic parent, but when it comes to feeding her, no one can beat me. I can get her to finish the whole bowl of food, I have some superpower when it comes to this.
Your superstar father, Chiranjeevi, is such a loving father. How is he as a grandfather?
When he’s with Klin, he becomes like her older sibling. He lets her hit him, punch him… it’s really cute to see that side of my father. He says, “Don’t call me grandfather, it’s so boring, call me Chirutha.” In Telugu, Tha (Thatha) means grandfather, and he adds Chiru to it. Chirutha also means Cheetah in our language. Just seeing my parents enjoy their time with Klin fills me with joy. You know it’s been a 10-year-long wait for Upasana and me, so we are all so happy. Klin has brought so much of luck into our lives.
At one point, raising a child was believed to be a woman/mom’s domain, but that mindset is changing. Today, dads are very involved, they want to take paternity leave and participate equally in most aspects. Do you see that change around you?
I feel a lot of change has come about now with exposure and awareness. In the early years of a child’s life, it is crucial to provide them with a sense of security, where they feel cared for and not neglected. These are the foundation years, if we don’t focus on this now, later, this can turn into attention-seeking habits. So, I take her to play school, go to swimming classes with her, and take her to my readings so that we are part of each other’s routine.
Which is the one trait of your father that you admire the most and want to imbibe?
It’s the way my father communicates and expresses himself. Ask anyone in the family and they will tell you that the number one quality of Mr Chiranjeevi is his communication and sense of appreciation for any kind of job well done. He would tell me, ‘In my growing up days as a struggling actor, I used to wait for people to appreciate me and say, Hey, Chiru, you did a good job.’ So, when he thinks someone deserves appreciation, he goes ahead and expresses it. Sometimes, at parties, my actor friends come up to me and tell me, ‘Hey Ram, your dad called me.’ I don’t even know he’s done that. He takes time out to reach out to my friends, whether it is Mahesh Babu or NTR Jr, to show them his appreciation for their work.
Chiranjeevi was recently awarded the Padma Vibhushan. In his thank you speech, he said, “I’ve done so little and yet, you have given me this great recognition and honour.” Would you say that apart from his talent, what makes him a superstar is his humility and how grounded he has always stayed?
What he said is true. He didn’t say it so because it’s the right thing to say. He truly believes in what he said, and I can see it in the way he lives his life. He still wakes up at 5 am and competes with me in the gym. He doesn’t do it because he’s an actor, he does it for himself, to stay fit and healthy. He’s meeting more directors. He’s the busiest actor right now. He’s signed four films, and I am doing only one or two films (laughs). I don’t think my father is getting older, he’s reverse ageing.
So, Klin is growing up amongst so many role models on both sides of the family.
Absolutely! Personally, I feel that if she explores her mother’s side, it will be great because we have so many actors on my side, we are so confused with so many releases in a year, and we are all fighting for release dates. Now I don’t want to fight with my daughter in this space (laughs).”
Has fatherhood made you look inwards? Made you want to better yourself in various aspects?
I think that’s what children do to us. At first, it is our parents who tell us how to be. And then, it’s our children who guide us in a certain way. The last one year has been a very interesting phase for me – from becoming more responsible, not just in my career and with regards to earning more for my family, but overall, as a person. I think my mind and body are functioning differently. After becoming a father, it feels like something inside me, like a software inside me has rebooted.
Do you ever feel the pressure of taking your father, Chiranjeevi’s legacy forward?
The good or bad part about me is that I don’t know how to take pressure. In fact, when a movie hasn’t done well, I have had a party. And when RRR became a success, I remember that for one week, I didn’t come out of the house. I was relieved, relaxed and just enjoyed family time. So, with me, it’s a contrast. In the same way, when I see someone like my father in the house, I don’t know how to react to it. I believe what I am doing today and right now is what is important. I think I do what is right as a son, father, brother…for that day. And if I can achieve it every day, I think I will achieve it in the years ahead.
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‘My father is my inspiration and a living role model’
Talking about what he truly admires about his father, Ram says, “My father’s communication skills, dedication towards his work and his discipline are exemplary. He tells me, ‘I don’t care how successful you are, Ram, you have to take care of your dedicated staff around you. Secondly, however big or old you are, make sure you are disciplined, because even on your bad days, your discipline will see you through.’ He’s my inspiration and a living role model. It is difficult to live with a man like that (laughs).”
Ram Charan is secure enough to be in my shadow when I shine-Upasana Kamineni Konidela
8:25 PM
Rishabh Suri (HINDUSTAN TIMES; March 7, 2024)
It’s easy to feel lost when you stand in the shadow of a megastar. But entrepreneur Upasana Kamineni Konidela, who’s married to actor Ram Charan for 12 years, has a fresh take. “They say, behind every successful man there is a woman. When he’s shining, it’s great to be the shadow. And when I shine, he is secure enough to be in my shadow,” she tells us during a tête-à-tête, ahead of International Women’s Day tomorrow (March 8).
An established name in the medical world in her own right, Upasana is part of her family healthcare business. So, marrying an actor was a big change.
The 34-year-old says, “Previously, it was tough, as I came from a different world. Now, I feel proud. When you’re in the spotlight, you are going through a lot, and you need that one person to fall back on.”
As more women step into the workplace and excel in all fields, the notion that she can’t have it all — a career and a family life — still holds true for some. Upasana, who gave birth to her daughter, Klin Kaara, last year, says, “As a mum, it’s a battle for me to be as productive at work as I was before. The mindset and the corporate culture in India need to change to make it easier for women.”
Sharing what worked for her, Upasana adds, “Women should save their eggs by insurance. I saved my eggs too, and I am proud to say Ram and I made a choice to have a child when we were in a comfortable space,” she wraps up.
RAM ON UPASANA
“Beyond being my wife, Upasana is my rock and the force that keeps us together. Whether it is with our family at home or contributing to her philanthropic projects, she excels in all roles due to her unwavering commitment and deep-rooted family values. Upasana has beautifully carried forward her family legacy.”
Ram Charan, Upasana Kamineni Konidela welcome a baby girl
8:11 AM
BOMBAY TIMES (June 21, 2023)
On Tuesday morning, Ram Charan and Upasana Kamineni Konidel became parents to their first child, a baby girl. Both the mother and the baby are doing well, said the hospital, where Upasana was admitted on Monday. “Ms Upasana Kamineni and Ram Charan Konidela had a baby girl on 20th June 2023, at Apollo Hospital Jubilee Hills – Hyderabad. The baby and mother are doing well,” the hospital said in the medical bulletin.
Later, Ram Charan’s father, veteran actor Chiranjeevi, also shared the news of his granddaughter’s arrival in a Twitter post.
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HINDUSTAN TIMES (June 21, 2023)
Actor Ram Charan, 38, and his wife, entrepreneur Upasana Kamineni Konidela, 33, became parents for the first time and welcomed a baby girl on Tuesday morning.
In a medical bulletin, a hospital announced the birth: “Miss Upasana Kamineni and Ram Charan Konidela had a baby girl on 20th June 2023, at Apollo Hospital Jubilee Hills - Hyderabad. The baby and mother are doing well (sic).”
Charan’s father, veteran actor and politician Chiranjeevi, tweeted to announce the birth of his granddaughter: “Little Mega Princess (sic).” The superstar also visited the couple and the newborn on Tuesday.
RRR (2022) music composer Kaala Bhairava had composed a special tune for the newborn. Charan posted the song to Instagram to thank him and captioned it, “We are sure this melody will bring happiness and joy to millions of children across the globe (sic).”
The couple, who tied the knot in 2012, had announced their pregnancy in December 2022.
I am sure Ram Charan will take an active part in parenting-Upasana Kamineni Konidela
4:42 PM
Madhureeta Mukherjee (BOMBAY TIMES; June 15, 2023)
Upasana Kamineni Konidela and Ram Charan who have been married for ten years, are all set to become parents for the first time. In an exclusive conversation with us, Upasana, the pillar of strength in Ram’s life, talks about this wonderful new phase they are ready to embark on and what makes their marriage rock solid. Excerpts:
How have the last nine months – this phase of pregnancy been for you? Did you slow down on work and spend a lot of time focusing a lot on yourself?
It was overwhelming, but I am also extremely grateful for two things. Firstly, the universe has given us so many opportunities in the past many months with the Golden Globes, then the Oscars (for RRR) and with us travelling together for it to places. Secondly, I am grateful for my little baby who is about to come. Our baby has been so cooperative and didn’t bother me too much during my travels. I don’t think it’s about slowing down; this whole journey has taught me how to prioritize and organize my life more. It is something that I have mastered, and I hope that this exercise will help me in the years ahead because a lot is about to change in my life.
What was the moment like when you realised you were pregnant? What was Ram’s reaction to it?
When I told him that I think I am pregnant, he said, ‘Don’t get too excited, calm down’. Once we repeated the tests and we knew that all the tests were fine, that’s when he celebrated. That is what I admire the most about Ram, he’s the calming factor in my life, while I am the more excited one. I love to express my feelings; he does it calmly in his own way.
Other than logistical changes, parenthood is life-changing on many levels. Mentally and emotionally are you gearing up for this new phase of your life – which apart from being extremely fulfilling, is also demanding?
A lot of couples move out when they have kids, but we are doing just the opposite. We are living by ourselves now, but we are going to move back with Ram’s parents. We both were brought up in a setup where our grandparents played a huge role in our upbringing. We don’t want to deprive our child of that joy. So, we have taken a conscious call to move back with his parents. Also, we both are working professionals and having their support is extremely important.
I believe that early on in your marriage, you had decided to freeze your eggs, what was the thought behind that? Today, a lot of women are doing that for practical reasons.
My grandfather was very keen, and we were working with a doctor back then who had advised me to do that. My family was also supportive of the decision. The eggs you freeze can be used later to create organs for your child and today, medical science can take it to the next level. When we went to the US, we saw that people were not doing it just for fertility treatment, we saw a lot of working professionals doing it. We saw a lot of 20-year olds doing it as well. When asked about it, I was told that their company pays for it and that it’s part of their insurance. I am part of the health care and insurance industry, and I thought why aren’t we adopting this in India, as it will also bring more women into the workforce. Also, many people are being vocal about, so it will create awareness. It is a progressive thought, and I am so happy that we did it.
Ram and you have been married for 10 years, at any point in all these years, did you feel any societal pressure to have a baby?
Yes, we did, right from day three! Everyone was thinking about it, but the beauty of our marriage is that I had the freedom to pursue my career, and Ram respected my career choices. We took time to build our relationship and we knew what we wanted for our careers. Then, at one point, we decided to have a child. We made a conscious choice, and we made that choice together. And that’s what makes a strong marriage.
You will be delivering soon, the excitement levels must be high at home now.
We are all very excited, nervous and a bit anxious too. Ram is my go-to man when I am hyper or having anxiety attacks. He calmly sits me down and says, ‘Okay, let’s figure it out’. I am sure Ram will take an active part in parenting.
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‘I WANTED EVERYTHING AROUND OUR CHILD TO HAVE A MEANING AND A STORY’
We want the child to grow up with bits of us and what we like, without putting too much influence. So, Ram and I made a list of things we love, and I sent it to a designer, who created an interesting wallpaper that speaks about the Amrabad Tiger Reserve, the biggest in India. We both love wildlife, and my foundation works with the reserve. We have seen the tiger population grow there, and the tigers have cubs and now we are expecting our little one, so it’s a coincidence. There is also a thought behind the baby’s crib. Hyderabad has a charity with the largest number of HIV+ women under one roof. These girls there have been trafficked since they were two, and they made us a beautiful crib which I am excited to use. It’s heartwarming, it’s not about everything money can buy. Even the fabrics we chose are organic, there was a thought behind even the motifs on them. I wanted everything to have a meaning and a story. We also wanted to keep it as Indian as possible, and these are the core values we want to raise our child with.
Due in July, Ram Charan's wife Upasana Kamineni Konidela is all for availing insurance for her child’s birth
8:15 AM
Vinay MR Mishra (HINDUSTAN TIMES; April 20, 2023)
Entrepreneur-philanthropist Upasana Kamineni Konidela, wife of actor Ram Charan, reveals she is “due in July”. “Like every parent, we are also excited,” she says, adding how her actor-husband has been “very supportive” throughout her pregnancy.
The 36-year-old hasn’t taken any time off from work and wishes to be an advocate for working mothers: “I do have a lot of help, but the thing is that I also want to be a hands-on mother. While being a hands-on mother, I want to try and strike the perfect balance between taking care of my child and my career at the same time. I’m still figuring out how I can use myself as an example to get more women back into the workforce as soon as possible without compromising the well-being of their child.”
Additionally, the entrepreneur aims to raise awareness in the corporate world. “Why is maternity leave only structured for six months and not three months or nine months. And why can’t it be personalized? Health care is very affordable in our country. We must know the different channels to actually afford it. While I have all this support, I know my organization is going to take care of my childbirth. So my insurance will cover me. So even I will be using insurance for my child’s birth,” she says.
Konidela and Charan have been married for over a decade now. Over the 10 years of their relationship, the two have grown together, and she believes life has changed for them after the phenomenon that RRR (2022) was: “Life was very different before the movie. We got to see a whole different world, and it was a beautiful experience for both of us.”
Upasana Kamineni Konidela reveals husband Ram Charan was ‘shaking’ during Naatu Naatu shoot
8:12 AM
HINDUSTAN TIMES (April 4, 2023)
S S Rajamouli’s RRR (2022) had a long Oscar campaign in the US, which eventually came to an end when one of its songs, Naatu Naatu, won the Oscar in the Original Song category. Now, in an interview with Humans Of Bombay, actor Ram Charan’s wife, entrepreneur Upasana Kamineni Konidela, shares how important it was for her to be there for Charan, which included their trips to the US for the Oscar as well as the shooting of RRR.
She says, “I was there on the set of Naatu Naatu with him (Charan) in Ukraine where they were filming the entire routine. I just had to be there for him because he was physically shaking, and he needed as much support as he could get! During the dancing and things like that. LA (during the Oscars) was like a great vacation for me, and to be with him at that time was really nice [too]. Everyone around me was so warm, I didn’t even expect it. This was unknown territory for us, but everyone was so warm, it was really nice.”
Konidela acknowledges that Charan has been there for her through her tough times at work: “He (Charan) has been with me through some of my really, really tough times at work, and of course he is there with me during all my successes as well.”
Konidela and Charan have been married for over 10 years and are expecting their first child together this year. They announced their big news in December 2022, just as the Oscar buzz began for RRR.
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