Daijiworld Media Network – Mumbai
Mumbai, Jul 7: Actor Kriti Sanon has revealed that she chose to freeze her eggs a few years ago, describing the decision as a way to avoid feeling pressured by her biological clock and societal expectations around marriage and motherhood.
Speaking during an interview with Humans of Bombay founder Karishma Mehta, the 35-year-old actor said she wanted the freedom to decide when she was emotionally ready for marriage and children, rather than being driven by age-related concerns.
"I froze my eggs. There was a time when I was thinking about these questions, and I never wanted to be tied down to the fact that I need to get married now or have kids now because I have a timeline," Kriti said.
She stressed that major life decisions should come from personal readiness rather than external pressure.
"Whether it's marriage or kids, you need to do it when you feel it inside. It should not come out of a clock or some pressure. I know not everyone can afford it, and I am fortunate that I could, so I did it," she added.
Kriti revealed that she underwent the procedure before shooting for her National Award-winning film Mimi, during a break when she was required to gain 15 kg for her role as a surrogate mother.
"I did it very smartly during that time. I had two months without any shoots, and all I had to do was gain weight for Mimi. Since the film was about surrogacy, I felt it was the right time," she said.
Describing the experience, Kriti admitted that the hormone treatment was physically and emotionally demanding.
"There is a point when you feel hormonally disruptive, almost like a pregnant woman. Your mood swings are going off the charts. It's not an easy process, but it's worth it," she said.
Calling egg freezing a "safety net", the actor said she may never need to use the preserved eggs but is relieved to have the option available without the pressure of a biological timeline.
Egg freezing involves stimulating the ovaries with hormone injections to produce multiple eggs, which are then retrieved under sedation and cryopreserved for possible future use. When required, the eggs can be thawed, fertilised and transferred as embryos during fertility treatment.