Richa Chadha Explained
Richa Chadha (born 18 December 1986) is an Indian actress who works in Hindi cinema.[1] She made her acting debut with a small role in the comedy film Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! (2008).[2] Chadha's breakthrough came in 2012 with the crime film Gangs of Wasseypur, in which her role as the foul-tongued wife of a gangster earned her the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress.[3]
Her career progressed with a supporting role in Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela (2013) and a leading role in the drama film Masaan (2015).[4] She had her biggest commercial success with the comedy film Fukrey (2013) and its sequels in 2017 and 2023, and has also starred in the film Section 375 (2019), and series Inside Edge (2017–2021) and Heeramandi (2024).
Early life and education
Chadha was born on 18 December 1986 in Amritsar, Punjab, India to a Punjabi father and a Bihari mother.[5] [6] She was educated at Sardar Patel Vidyalaya[7] and then at the St. Stephen's College in New Delhi.[8] Her father owns a management firm and her mother, Kusum Lata Chadha, is a professor of political science at PGDAV College of Delhi University, who has authored two books and also works with Gandhi Smriti.[9] [10]
Career
Initial struggles (2008–2011)
Chadha began her career as a model and then she moved to theater. She has performed plays touring in India under Barry John.[11] [12]
Chadha made her acting debut in a supporting role as Dolly in Dibakar Banerjee-directed 2008 film Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!. She appeared in the 2010 comedy film Benny and Babloo as Fedora. In the meanwhile, a Kannada movie in which she had acted, titled Nirdoshi was released in 2010 after a delay of almost three years.[13] [14]
Breakthrough and recognition (2012–2015)
In 2012, she acted in Anurag Kashyap's crime drama Gangs of Wasseypur – Part 1. She stated in an interview that this role as Nagma Khatoon helped her get 11 film roles.[15] The film premiered at the 65th Cannes Film Festival. She reprised her role as Nagma Khatoon in the sequel Gangs of Wasseypur – Part 2. The film premiered in the Cannes Directors' Fortnight at the Cannes Film Festival with its prequel. Chadha won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress (Critics), in addition to a Filmfare Award nomination in the Best Supporting Actress category.
Chadha's first release of 2013 came in the Mrighdeep Singh Lamba-directed coming-of-age comedy film Fukrey, in which she portrayed a tough-talking female don Bholi Punjaban. She then appeared in one of the segments in the Anurag Kashyap-produced anthology film Shorts titled "Epilogue". Chadha and Shirvastav play a dysfunctional couple who seem extremely unhappy with each other.[16]
Chadha next appeared in a supporting role as Rasila in Sanjay Leela Bhansali-directed drama film Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela, an adaptation of the Shakespearean tragedy of Romeo and Juliet. She received a nomination for the IIFA Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the film. Chadha next appeared in Navneet Behal-directed 2014 film Tamanchey in the role of Babu, a criminal. It was screened out of competition at the 71st Venice International Film Festival.[17] Her next movie was a biopic of Charles Sobhraj, Main Aur Charles.[18]
Critical and commercial success (2016–present)
In January 2016, Chadha appeared as a journalist in the social-drama Chalk n Duster.[19] [20] She later appeared in Sarbjit, a biographical-drama film based upon the life of Sarabjit Singh. She portrayed the role of Sukhpreet, and share screen alongside Aishwarya Rai and Randeep Hooda. Her performance in the film earned her a second nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress.[21]
In 2017, Richa acted in an Indian web-series Inside Edge, playing the lead character of a struggling actress.[22] The series was positively received by both critics and audience.[23] In the same year, Jia Aur Jia was released. The film received unfavorable reviews from critics and did not perform well at box office too.[24] [25] After that, she reprised her role as Bholi Punjaban in Fukrey Returns, a sequel to 2013 film Fukrey.[26] [27] [28]
Richa Chadha worked in Sudhir Mishra's version of the Devdas saga, entitled Aur Devdas as Paro.[29] Her much-delayed film with Pooja Bhatt, Cabaret, released on 9 January 2019.[30] Chadha also worked for David Womark's Indo-American production Love Sonia. The film had its world premiere at the London Indian Film Festival on 21 June 2018.[31] The film was released in India on 14 September 2018.[32] Her two films, Section 375 a courtroom drama produced by Kumar Mangat Pathak, Abhishek Pathak and directed by Ajay Bahl,[33] co-starring Akshaye Khanna was released on 13 September 2019.[34] And her second film Panga directed by Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari with Kangana Ranaut as main lead, was released on 24 January 2020. The film earned her a third nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress.[35] And her Upcoming web-film Lahore Confidential ZEE5 Spying thriller film includes a cross-border love story for RAW Agent Ananya, played by Richa Chadha released on 11 December 2020.[36] Her latest film Shakeela released in theatres on 25 December 2020.[37] In 2021, she started her own film production company named Pushing Buttons Studios with Ali Fazal.[38] [39]
In 2024, Chadha played a courtesan Lajjo in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's series Heeramandi.[40] Shomini Sen of WION noted, "Richa Chadha in her limited screen time creates an impact with her tragic character."[41] Shubhra Gupta stated that she brings a "thaska" to the proceedings, but is confined to a "brief part".[42] Her upcoming film includes Anubhav Sinha’s Abhi Toh Party Shuru Hui Hai.[43]
Personal life
In 2006, Chadha directed and wrote a 20-minute documentary film called "Rooted in Hope". In 2008, she participated in the "Gladrags Megamodel Contest."
She has been in a relationship with Ali Fazal.[44] She currently resides in Mumbai.[45]
Richa Chadha considers B. R. Ambedkar as her icon.[46] [47] [48]
On 23 September 2022, she and Fazal announced their impending marriage and said that the ceremony would be eco-friendly.[49] On 4 October 2022, she married Fazal at a ceremony in Lucknow.[50] [51] On 16 July 2024, Chadha and Fazal welcomed their first child, a baby girl.
Off-screen work
Modeling and endorsements
In 2014, she posed as a mermaid for a People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals ad campaign, encouraging people to avoid eating fish and to go vegetarian.[52] The same year, she walked the ramps of Lakme Fashion Week[53] and performed in a play called Trivial Disasters.[54]
Political activism
In January 2020, the actress had expressed solidarity with the students victimized in the JNU attack joining other actors from the film fraternity like Taapsee Pannu participating in a protest in Mumbai.[55] Earlier, she opposed a police crackdown on Jamia Millia Islamia and Aligarh Muslim University students that took place on 15 December 2019 when students in these two campuses were protesting the India's Citizenship Amendment Act.[56] Chadha created The Kindry, a social media effort, in June 2021, with the goal of amplifying ordinary good tales from society in the midst of the epidemic. The actor and her friend and entrepreneur Krishan Jagota have launched a dedicated Instagram page where they will spotlight people and their acts of goodwill.[57]
Public views
Chadha argues that religion in India has deteriorated into hypocrisy, whether in the treatment of women or in the celebration of festivals. Chadha insists she is not "religious," but she has a deep connection with spirituality, and the more she studies it, the more baffled she is by society's treatment of women.[58] Chadha filed a 'public interest' notice in May 2018 with an appeal to defend Hinduism from Hindutva sympathisers.[59] She stated that Hinduism was under attack from Hindutva leaders. Chadha stated on Twitter, "Yes, Hinduism is in peril in India." However, Hindutva proponents pose a threat to Hinduism. Get rid of Hindutva sympathisers and the religion will be saved. In the public interest."[60] After this, Chadha received rape & murder threats from rightwing Hindu trolls. Regarding her interreligious relationship with Ali Fazal, Chadha says that there are no objections from either side because his parents understand love. She believes that once you discover love, you should retain it without worrying about anything else, and she found her love in Ali. Chadha stated that her father is a Punjabi and her mother is a Bihari, and they share a great relationship that is unaffected by any form of bigotry.[61] She was quoted saying, “Look, this is India. We are all very mixed. My mother is Bihari whereas my dad is Punjabi and here I am sitting in front of you.[62]
In November 2022, Chadha apologised and deleted a controversial tweet made in response to Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi's statement that the Indian Army is ready to take back Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir if the Indian government issues the order.[63]
Filmography
Films
Television
Accolades
Notes and References
- Web site: Richa Chadha leaves for Amritsar to shoot for 'Sarbjit' . The Indian Express . 11 February 2016 . 9 March 2016 . 9 March 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160309101135/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/richa-chadha-sarbjit-shot-amritsar-aishwarya-rai/ . live.
- News: Richa Chadda is a stunner on Verve cover! . Desk . India.com Entertainment . 31 December 2015 . India.com . 17 April 2018 . en . 15 December 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181215172727/https://www.india.com/showbiz/richa-chadda-is-a-stunner-on-verve-cover-826779/ . live.
- Web site: 'Barfi!' Sweeps India's Filmfare Awards – The Hollywood Reporter . The Hollywood Reporter . 21 January 2013 . 6 March 2013 . 16 February 2013 . https://archive.today/20130216052240/http://rewired.hollywoodreporter.com/news/barfi-sweeps-indias-filmfare-awards-414030 . dead.
- News: Richa Chadda's 'Masaan' gets standing ovation at Cannes . 20 May 2015 . . 24 January 2016 . 21 August 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170821171755/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Richa-Chaddas-Masaan-gets-standing-ovation-at-Cannes/articleshow/47356013.cms?referral=PM . live.
- News: Dating an actor is even worse, says Richa Chadda . Priya Gupta . 9 June 2013 . . 1 November 2015 . 10 November 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141110235154/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Dating-an-actor-is-even-worse-says-Richa-Chadda/articleshow/20492101.cms?referral=PM . live.
- Web site: Richa Chadha's star-studded birthday bash . The Indian Express . 18 December 2014 . 8 March 2016 . 9 February 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160209101157/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/richa-chadhas-star-studded-birthday-bash-aditi-nimrat-party-with-her/ . live.
- News: Richa Chadha takes a nostalgic trip down memory lane . Hindustan Times . 11 December 2016 . en . 5 October 2022 . 5 October 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221005065717/https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/richa-chadha-takes-a-nostalgic-trip-down-memory-lane/story-fAt0GPhcxQ9UBhAoFT8PdJ.html . live.
- News: Archived copy . 5 October 2022 . 5 October 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221005065717/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/richa-chadha-as-a-woman-it-is-easier-to-be-an-outsider-2800819/ . live.
- Web site: +relativeTime_tweet(this.created_at)+ . Richa Chadda At Her Candid Best! . Magnamags.com . 30 November 2012 . 6 March 2013 . 9 September 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120909012810/http://www.magnamags.com/newM/Stardust/index.php?option=com_content . live.
- Web site: Richa Chadda enjoying newfound fame . Zeenews.india.com . 6 March 2013 . 26 May 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130526163826/http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/celebrity/richa-chadda-enjoying-newfound-fame_126561.htm . live.
- Web site: An Interview With Oye Lucky Lucky Oye's Dolly – Richa Chadda . Passionforcinema.com . 15 February 2019 . 14 January 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20100114135235/http://passionforcinema.com/an-interview-with-oye-lucky-lucky-oyes-dolly-richa-chadda/ . live.
- News: Manoj Bajpayee is a good man: Richa . . 15 February 2019 . 20 June 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220620112037/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Manoj-Bajpayee-is-a-good-man-Richa/articleshow/6676476.cms . live.
- Web site: Review : (2010) . https://web.archive.org/web/20161220120037/http://www.sify.com/movies/nirdoshi-review-kannada-pclx5zdhiaibh.html . dead . 20 December 2016 . . en . 17 April 2018.
- Web site: Mohaka Taare Video Song II Nirdoshi II Piyush, Richa . https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211215/18JovnUzWEo . 15 December 2021 . live . 6 March 2015 . 15 February 2019 . YouTube.
- News: I am looking for a boyfriend, says Gangs of Wasseypur actress Richa Chadha . NDTV . 15 October 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120715035134/http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_story.aspx?section=Movies&Id=ENTEN20120209161&keyword=bollywood&subcatg=MOVIESINDIA&nid=242560 . 15 July 2012 . dead.
- Web site: Sen . Rajyasree . Movie review: Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Huma Qureishi steal the show in 'Shorts' . 15 July 2013 . 12 October 2014 . 7 March 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140307185722/http://www.firstpost.com/bollywood/movie-review-nawazuddin-siddiqui-huma-qureishi-steal-the-show-in-shorts-955373.html . live.
- Web site: International competition of feature films . 10 August 2014 . Venice . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140728222533/http://www.labiennale.org/en/cinema/71st-festival/line-up/off-sel/out-of-competition/ . 28 July 2014.
- News: Main Aur Charles review: Randeep Hooda is seductive as the deadly Charles Sobhraj . Firstpost.com . 17 April 2018 . en-US . 31 October 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161031233544/http://www.firstpost.com/bollywood/main-aur-charles-review-randeep-hooda-as-sobraj-is-thrilling-and-seductive-just-like-the-film-2488886.html . live.
- News: Richa Chadha to play journalist . 25 June 2015 . The Indian Express . 16 December 2017 . en-US . 16 December 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171216201608/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/richa-chadha-to-play-journalist/ . live.
- News: Richa Chadha to start shooting 'Chalk n Duster' soon . 16 June 2015 . The Indian Express . 16 December 2017 . en-US . 16 December 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171216201531/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/richa-chadha-to-start-shooting-chalk-n-duster-soon/ . live.
- News: 23 October 2015 . Richa Chadha joins Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Randeep Hooda as cast of 'Sarabjit' Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis . en-US . Daily News and Analysis . live . 16 December 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171216204218/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-richa-chadha-joins-aishwarya-rai-bachchan-randeep-hooda-as-cast-of-sarabjit-2137645 . 16 December 2017.
- News: Inside Edge: Richa Chadha to be a part of its two more seasons . 31 July 2017 . The Indian Express . 16 December 2017 . en-US . 16 December 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171216201556/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/inside-edge-richa-chadha-to-be-a-part-of-its-two-more-seasons-4775209/ . live.
- News: Inside Edge Receives Massive Response; Audience Demands For A Season 2 . 13 July 2017 . Businessofcinema.com . 16 December 2017 . en-US . 17 December 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171217014119/https://businessofcinema.com/bollywood_news/inside-edge-receives-massive-response-audience-demands-season-2/405571 . live.
- News: Jia Aur Jia Movie Review: Kalki Koechlin, Richa Chadha's Film Doesn't Exactly Light Up The Screen . Ndtv.com . 16 December 2017 . 17 December 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171217014008/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/jia-aur-jia-movie-review-kalki-koechlin-richa-chadhas-film-doesnt-exactly-light-up-the-screen-1767727 . live.
- Web site: Jia Aur Jia – Movie . Box Office India . 16 December 2017 . 16 December 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171216201436/https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=3634 . live.
- News: Richa Chadda starts filming for Fukrey 2 . The Times of India . 12 December 2017 . 24 April 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240424051042/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Richa-Chadha-gets-ready-for-Fukrey-Returns-with-special-diet-/articleshow/54934519.cms . live.
- Web site: Fukrey Returns Teaser: The Fukreys are in trouble again all thanks to Bholi Panjaban, and we just cannot wait. Watch video . MSN . 9 August 2017 . 9 August 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170809172055/http://www.msn.com/en-in/entertainment/bollywood/fukrey-returns-teaser-the-fukreys-are-in-trouble-again-all-thanks-to-bholi-panjaban-and-we-just-cannot-wait-watch-video/ar-AApKIo2?OCID=ansmsnnews11 . live.
- News: Richa Chadda to take Bholi Punjaban on stand-up comedy tour to promote Fukrey Returns . Firstpost.com . 20 December 2017 . en-US . 22 December 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171222062926/http://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/richa-chadda-to-take-bholi-punjaban-on-stand-up-comedy-tour-to-promote-fukrey-returns-4224251.html . live.
- Web site: Sudhir Mishra starts shooting Aur Devdas and not Pyaas . https://web.archive.org/web/20140914234613/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/2645903/Sudhir-Mishra-starts-shooting-Aur-Devdas-and-not-Pyaas . dead . 14 September 2014 . . 13 September 2014 . 13 October 2014.
- News: Richa Chadha starts shooting for Pooja Bhatt's 'Cabaret' . 23 June 2015 . . . . 9 June 2015 . 26 June 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150626122607/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/richa-chadha-stars-shooting-for-pooja-bhatts-cabaret/ . live.
- Web site: OPENING NIGHT GALA: Love Sonia . 24 April 2018 . London Indian Film Festival . en-GB . 26 March 2019 . 26 March 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190326064815/http://londonindianfilmfestival.co.uk/love-sonia/ . live.
- News: 'Love Sonia' is a hard-hitting story that deals with human trafficking . The Times of India . 17 August 2018 . en . 26 March 2019 . 6 April 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190406085430/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/love-sonia-is-a-hard-hitting-story-that-deals-with-human-trafficking/articleshow/65424729.cms . live.
- Web site: Good scripts are few and far between: Richa Chadha . 13 August 2019 . 13 August 2019 . 13 August 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190813124112/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/good-scripts-are-few-and-far-in-between-richa-chadha-section-375-5902001/ . live.
- Web site: Sarah Paulson is Richa Chadha's inspiration for 'Section 375' . The Times of India . 13 August 2019 . 1 March 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190301060623/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/sarah-paulson-is-richa-chadhas-inspiration-for-section-375/articleshow/68205130.cms . dead.
- Web site: Panga: Richa Chadha And Pankaj Tripathi Join The Cast Of Kangana Ranaut's Film . NDTV . 12 September 2018 . 7 March 2019 . Tiasa . Bhowal . 8 March 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190308080950/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/panga-richa-chadha-and-pankaj-tripathi-join-the-cast-of-kangana-ranauts-film-1915353?&tb_cb=1 . live.
- Web site: Lahore Confidential teaser : starrer Richa Chadha and Arunoday Singh . 3 November 2020 . indvox . en-US . 3 December 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201203102941/https://indvox.com/lahore-confidential-teaser-starrer-richa-chadha-and-arunoday-singh/ . live.
- Web site: 16 December 2020 . 'Shakeela' trailer: Richa Chadha-Pankaj Tripathi show 'absolute truth' of adult star in upcoming biopic . 17 December 2020 . DNA India . en . 16 December 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201216071149/https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/news-shakeela-trailer-richa-chadha-pankaj-tripathi-show-absolute-truth-of-adult-star-in-upcoming-biopic-2862255 . live.
- Web site: 4 March 2021 . Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal announce first production Girls Will Be Girls . 5 March 2021 . Hindustan Times . en . 4 March 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210304235214/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/richa-chadha-and-ali-fazal-announce-first-production-girls-will-be-girls-101614871931154.html . live.
- News: Richa Chadha & Ali Fazal's first Indian production challenges gender taboos . 5 March 2021 . The Times of India . 4 March 2021 . en . 5 March 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210305084515/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/richa-chadha-ali-fazals-first-indian-production-challenges-gender-taboos/articleshow/81320816.cms . live.
- News: Heeramandi first look: Sanjay Leela Bhansali series starring Manisha, Sonakshi, Aditi, Richa will take you back to another era . Hindustan Times . 1 February 2024 . 1 February 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240201090037/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/web-series/heeramandi-first-look-sanjay-leela-bhansali-manisha-koirala-sonakshi-sinha-aditi-rao-hydari-richa-chadha-101706760393079.html . live.
- News: Heeramandi review: Sanjay Leela Bhansali delivers a riveting story in a familiar set up . WION News . 1 May 2024 . 1 May 2024.
- News: Gupta . Shubhra . Shubhra Gupta . Heeramandi review: Part history, part myth, full-on Sanjay Leela Bhansali . 2 May 2024 . The Indian Express . 1 May 2024 . en.
- Web site: Richa Chadha shares exquisite first look from her upcoming love drama; see pic . 21 January 2021 . Free Press Journal . en . 28 January 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210128025246/https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/bollywood/richa-chadha-shares-exquisite-first-look-from-her-upcoming-love-drama-see-pic . live.
- News: Ali Fazal on his wedding with Richa Chadha: I don't know what kind of wedding celebration it will be now, given the new norms . The Times of India . 17 May 2020 . 6 June 2020 . 6 June 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200606140900/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/ali-fazal-on-his-wedding-with-richa-chadha-i-dont-know-what-kind-of-wedding-celebration-it-will-be-now-given-the-new-norms/articleshow/75787040.cms.
- Web site: 23 November 2020 . Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal move in together into sea-facing Mumbai apartment . 21 January 2021 . India Today . en . 21 January 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210121014806/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/richa-chadha-and-ali-fazal-move-in-together-in-a-sea-facing-mumbai-apartment-1743246-2020-11-23 . live.
- Web site: Ambedkar My Icon Too: Richa Chadha Calls Out Troll Who Questions Her T-Shirt Featuring Social Reformer . 20 January 2021 . India.com . 6 February 2021 . 4 February 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210204104921/https://www.india.com/entertainment/angry-richa-chadha-calls-out-troll-who-questions-her-t-shirt-featuring-br-ambedkar-check-her-tweet-ambedkar-my-icon-too-4343924/ . live.
- Web site: डॉ. बाबासाहेब आंबेडकर माझेही आयकॉन आहेत, मी ब्राह्मण नाही... . 20 January 2021 . Lokmat . mr . 22 February 2021 . 20 January 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210120063200/https://www.lokmat.com/bollywood/dr-babasaheb-ambedkar-also-my-icon-i-am-not-brahmin-richa-chadda-twitter-a601/ . live.
- Web site: 'आंबेडकर माझे आदर्श, मी काही ब्राह्मण नाही' | eSakal . esakal.com . 20 January 2021 . 6 February 2021 . 31 January 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210131051352/https://www.esakal.com/manoranjan/actress-richa-chadha-said-ambedkar-my-idol-i-am-not-brahmin-reaction-allegations-fake . live.
- Web site: Richa Chadha, Ali Fazal's wedding to be eco-friendly . . 23 September 2022 . 30 September 2022 . 5 October 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221005120217/https://aninews.in/news/entertainment/bollywood/richa-chadha-ali-fazals-wedding-to-be-eco-friendly20220922182404/ . live.
- Web site: Ali Fazal and Richa Chadda married at a ceremony in Lucknow . 4 October 2022 . . 17 October 2022 . 17 October 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221017101048/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/richa-chadha-and-ali-fazal-have-been-legally-married-for-over-2-years-now-clarifies-couple-details-inside-2008234-2022-10-04 . live.
- Web site: Mashallah! Richa Chadha And Ali Fazal Are Officially Husband And Wife – See Dreamy Wedding PICS . india.com . 4 October 2022 . 4 October 2022 . 5 October 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221005021023/https://www.india.com/photos/entertainment/mashallah-richa-chadha-and-ali-fazal-are-officially-husband-and-wife-see-dreamy-wedding-pics-253443/amp/ . live.
- "Richa Chadda Turns Mermaid for PETA India," Times of India, 20 February 2014.
- News: Richa Chadda to walk for Sounia Gohil at LFW . . 11 October 2014.
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