Kriti Sanon, the talented and accomplished actress, has recently opened up about her personal journey and decisions regarding egg freezing, declaring it to be the “best gift” she has ever given herself. At just 35 years old, Kriti opened up in an enlightening interview with the Humans of Bombay podcast in which she discussed how she approached her decision-making process. She described how she timed the egg freezing process to coincide with a role she took in 2021 which required that she gain weight. This kind of planning allowed her to juggle the physical demands of the job and also undergo the egg freezing process, making it a much less stressful experience.
Kriti described the physical hurdles she faced during her treatment, including multiple injections and the emotional rollercoaster of mood swings and the discomfort of bloating. She was proud to share that she was able to complete the entire egg freezing process in one cycle and thus made this decision and what is her biggest achievement: to regain control over her reproductive decisions to which she’s now entitled and not to be subject to the pressure on women to marry and become a mom. Women should have the freedom to do what they want and what they are looking for, she said.
Kriti related that she chose to go for the procedure because her friend had suggested she do so, and told her that it is women who should have conversations about reproductive health and personal decision-making. Kriti said she was thankful for the money to pay for the procedure and said that money is very helpful to get reproductive health plans. Kriti also said that women should know more about reproductive health because it is fundamental to a woman’s health and what she will need to do in order to choose the right health services, and be able to know herself and what is to be done in the future.
Her openness about such a personal issue is in line with the ongoing trend of urban Indian women and Bollywood stars such as Ekta Kapoor who use egg freezing as a route to balance their personal goals with career goals. It is part of a wider change in society where women are taking charge of their reproductive health and subverting conventional rules.
Kriti’s honesty and openness have been praised by fans and industry peers alike who see her as someone who has broken the taboo and brought about change in a culture whose society is so much more secretive and taboo-based. Her honesty and her choice have been praised and the message she gives to others through the work she does is inspiring. Kriti’s story is such a great example of the ongoing dialogue we are struggling with in terms of women’s autonomy, reproduction, and the need to set a time frame for our own life. And she not only makes future generations feel empowered but also opens up the conversation about the complexity of women’s life.
