Parenting Is an Equal Responsibility of Both Parents: Upasana

Upasana, actor Ram Charan’s wife, has stressed that raising children is an equal responsibility of both parents. She questioned why a father is widely appreciated for feeding a child or changing a diaper, while a mother is rarely praised for doing the same. Upasana shared her views on parenting during a conversation with Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh at the CII Partnership Summit held in Visakhapatnam. She highlighted the need to promote equality in parenting and family responsibilities.

Upasana said that when a father takes care of his children, it should not be seen as a favour or an act of help, but as his responsibility. She emphasised that equality should be reflected in people's thinking as well as in the education system, and that children should be raised with the same values. She also said mothers should not treat sons doing household chores as though they have accomplished something extraordinary. Recalling her own experience, Upasana said she once found it special to see her husband feeding their child, but has now realised that it is a normal part of parenting. Ram Charan and Upasana got married in 2012. The couple has three children, including daughter Klin Kaara and twins Shivaram and Anveera Devi.