Ram Charan’s wife Upasana Konidela: ‘I didn’t become khaas (special) because of what I inherited or who I married’

Tollywood star Ram Charan’s wife, entrepreneur and philanthropist Upasana Konidela, took to Instagram to share her idea of a ‘Khas Aadmi Party’, reflecting on what truly makes a person ‘khaas’ (special). In her note, Upasana stressed that self-worth, resilience, and kindness matter more than wealth, status, or fame.‘What makes someone truly khaas?’Opening her note with a series of questions, Upasana wrote, “What makes someone truly khaas? Is it wealth, status, success, fame or the way they are able to impress? Or is it something deeper – like quiet strength, emotional clarity, and the ability to uplift others?”She argued that in today’s society, people are often valued more for their external achievements than their inherent qualities. Women, she noted, are often encouraged to remain humble, selfless, and secondary. “We’re told to stay humble, play safe, and wait our turn. Praised for being selfless, but rarely encouraged to dream big or prioritise personal growth,” she wrote.Calling for a mindset shift, Upasana reflected on her own journey, asserting that she is not special because she married into the Konidela family or because of her business inheritance. “I didn’t become khaas because of what I inherited or who I married. I became khaas because I faced pressure and pain – and chose to rise anyway. I’ve doubted myself, I’ve fallen, I’ve started over. I kept choosing belief. Again. And again,” she shared.Self-love, self-worth and courageEmphasising the need for women to embrace self-love, Upasana wrote that true strength lies in self-worth. “It has nothing to do with money, status, or fame. It begins with self-worth – and is powered by gratitude, kindness and courage. This isn’t about ego. Ego demands recognition. Self-worth quietly creates it.”For the uninitiated, Upasana is the granddaughter of Dr. C Prathap Reddy, the founder of the Apollo Hospitals empire, and currently serves as the Vice Chairperson of the Apollo Foundation, the group’s CSR arm. She married Ram Charan in 2012, and the couple welcomed their daughter, Klin Kaara, in 2023.On the work front, Ram Charan was last seen in Shankar’s Game Changer and will next star in Buchi Babu Sana’s Peddi, alongside Janhvi Kapoor.