Upasana Konidela sends a strong message about what it means to be "Khaas"
Upasana Konidela, a prominent businesswoman and philanthropist, shared a powerful post redefining the word "khaas" (special). She emphasized that her identity is defined by her own merits, not just by her marriage to actor Ram Charan or her lineage as an heir to the Apollo Hospitals legacy.
Upasana Konidela, who is married to Tollywood actor Ram Charan and is also a businessman and philanthropist, recently wrote on Instagram on what it actually means to be "khaas" (special). She made it clear in her passionate statement that being Ram Charan's wife or the next owner of the Apollo Hospitals heritage is only part of who she is.
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What else does "Khaas" mean besides money and power? Upasana began by contemplating what really makes a person worth something. Is it money, power, success, fame, or the ability to impress? "Or is it something deeper, like inner strength, emotional clarity, and the ability to lift others up?" she said.
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Changing how people see women's responsibilities She thought about how society often instructs women to be modest, selfless, and restrained, and that they shouldn't have big dreams or put their personal growth first. Upasana talked about this style of thinking by saying that a lot of individuals assume that giving up something for someone else is a show of strength.
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Choosing Resilience Over Inheritance She made it clear in her note that her family history or marriage does not make her special. "I became khaas because I went through hard times and chose to get better." I've had doubts, failed, and started over. "I kept choosing to believe," she remarked.
Changing how we see our value At the end of her post, Upasana talked about how vital it is to feel good about yourself. "It has nothing to do with money, fame, or power." It starts with self-esteem and is fueled by gratitude, generosity, and bravery. This isn't about being proud. Ego wants to be seen. She wrote, "Self-worth quietly makes it."
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About Upasana Konidela Dr. C. Prathap Reddy, who created Apollo Hospitals, is Upasana's grandfather. She is also the Vice Chairperson of the Apollo Foundation, which is the group's CSR arm. In 2012, she married Ram Charan. Their daughter, Klin Kaara, was born in 2023.
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Ram Charan's last professional role was in Shankar's Game Changer. He is now getting ready for Buchi Babu Sana's Peddi, which stars Janhvi Kapoor.
![Upasana Konidela, who is married to Tollywood actor Ram Charan and is also a businessman and philanthropist, recently wrote on Instagram on what it actually means to be "khaas" (special). She made it clear in her passionate statement that being Ram Charan's wife or the next owner of the Apollo Hospitals heritage is only part of who she is.](https://images.moneycontrol.com/static-mcnews/2025/08/20250825125433_upasna-.jpg "Upasana Konidela, who is married to Tollywood actor Ram Charan and is also a businessman and philanthropist, recently wrote on Instagram on what it actually means to be "khaas" (special). She made it clear in her passionate statement that being Ram Charan's wife or the next owner of the Apollo Hospitals heritage is only part of who she is.")
![What else does "Khaas" mean besides money and power? Upasana began by contemplating what really makes a person worth something. Is it money, power, success, fame, or the ability to impress? "Or is it something deeper, like inner strength, emotional clarity, and the ability to lift others up?" she said.](https://images.moneycontrol.com/static-mcnews/2025/08/20250825125429_upasna-one.jpg "What else does "Khaas" mean besides money and power? Upasana began by contemplating what really makes a person worth something. Is it money, power, success, fame, or the ability to impress? "Or is it something deeper, like inner strength, emotional clarity, and the ability to lift others up?" she said.")
![Choosing Resilience Over Inheritance She made it clear in her note that her family history or marriage does not make her special. "I became khaas because I went through hard times and chose to get better." I've had doubts, failed, and started over. "I kept choosing to believe," she remarked.](https://images.moneycontrol.com/static-mcnews/2025/08/20250825125423_upasna-three.jpg "Choosing Resilience Over Inheritance She made it clear in her note that her family history or marriage does not make her special. "I became khaas because I went through hard times and chose to get better." I've had doubts, failed, and started over. "I kept choosing to believe," she remarked.")
![Changing how we see our value At the end of her post, Upasana talked about how vital it is to feel good about yourself. "It has nothing to do with money, fame, or power." It starts with self-esteem and is fueled by gratitude, generosity, and bravery. This isn't about being proud. Ego wants to be seen. She wrote, "Self-worth quietly makes it."](https://images.moneycontrol.com/static-mcnews/2025/08/20250825125419_upasna-four.jpg "Changing how we see our value At the end of her post, Upasana talked about how vital it is to feel good about yourself. "It has nothing to do with money, fame, or power." It starts with self-esteem and is fueled by gratitude, generosity, and bravery. This isn't about being proud. Ego wants to be seen. She wrote, "Self-worth quietly makes it."")
