India, March 10 -- A few days back, actor Akansha Ranjan Kapoor opened up on Instagram about her decision to freeze her eggs, calling it a "liberating and necessary step" taken purely for herself. "I did it for my peace of mind," she wrote. In a chat with us, Akansha talks about the narrow window between being "too young to be married and suddenly too old to have kids," describing it as a three- to four-year span that often feels rushed for women today. "My generation is slower with family planning compared to earlier ones. Freezing my eggs gave me assurance, a back-up plan, allowing me to continue life freely while having a plan for motherhood," says the 32-year-old. A simple test prompted her decision. "I had my AMH (Anti-Mullerian Hormone) test and saw my levels were low. I was producing fewer eggs. That made me take this step without thinking twice," she shares, urging women to consult doctors and plan ahead. The procedure required a two-week break from work and was physically demanding: "For an actor, it's difficult to pause everything, but I had to. My support system - my mom, sister (actor Anushka Ranjan), and friends - were with me throughout." The actor, known for projects including, Guilty (2020) and Monica, O My Darling (2022), also addressed industry perceptions around motherhood, noting how "top actresses continue to thrive post-motherhood", yet admitting she was "hurt by comments suggesting a career always declines after having children"....