India, July 8 -- Businesswoman and actor Ram Charan's wife Upasana Konidela shared a note on her Instagram about how 'new India begins at home'. While acknowledging that she comes from 'privilege,' she wrote that women should marry for more than 'money or status.' (Also Read: Ram Charan's wife Upasana Konidela says marriage 'is not a bed of roses', reveals what they do during issues)

Upasana began her note by admitting that she comes from privilege, but went on to write about how even in urban spaces, women find themselves stuck in a marriage due to various reasons. She wrote about exploring the topic in a class with a Harvard Professor, Debora Spar, addressing why women marry when they no longer need marriage.

"Many are financially ind...