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Richa Chadha

Richa Chadha Image Source : Wikipedia
  • Born 18 December 1986
  • Place of Birth Amritsar
  • Occupation Actor, Film Director
  • Spouse Ali Fazal (2022)
  • Education St. Stephen's College, Sophia College For Women
  • Years active 2008-present

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ABOUT Richa Chadha

Richa Chadha: A Career Defined by Versatility and Strong Performances Richa Chadha, born December 18, 1986, is a prominent figure in Hindi cinema, known for her compelling portrayals and diverse range of roles. Her career began with a minor role in Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! (2008), but her breakthrough arrived with Anurag Kashyap's Gangs of Wasseypur (2012). Her powerful performance as the sharp-tongued wife of a gangster garnered critical acclaim and the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress. Chadha’s filmography showcases a keen ability to adapt to varied characters. Following Gangs of Wasseypur, she delivered notable supporting roles in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela (2013) and the critically acclaimed Masaan (2015). Her performance in Masaan further cemented her reputation for choosing impactful roles. Commercial success arrived with the Fukrey franchise (2013, 2017, 2023), establishing her as a bankable actress. She also starred in the courtroom drama Section 375 (2019) and the acclaimed web series Inside Edge (2017-2021). Currently, she is awaiting the release of Heeramandi, a Netflix series slated for 2024. Chadha’s career is marked by a commitment to diverse and challenging roles, demonstrating her versatility and substantial acting prowess.

Richa Chadha FILMS AND CREDITS

Previous Movies Upcoming Movies
  • Heeramandi
  • Heeramandi

    ( 2024 )

  • Virus 2062
  • Virus 2062

    ( 2021 )

  • Charlie Chopra & The Mystery of Solang Valley
  • Charlie Chopra & The Mystery of Solang Valley

    ( 2023 )

  • Abhi toh party shuru hui hai
  • Abhi toh party shuru hui hai

    ( Not Final )

  • Fukrey 3
  • Fukrey 3

    ( 2023 )

  • Fukrey 4
  • Fukrey 4

    ( Not Final )

  • Raftaar, Jaspreet Jasz, Divya Kumar & Nikitha Venkatesh: Bhaagad Bille (The Great Indian Murder)
  • Raftaar, Jaspreet Jasz, Divya Kumar & Nikitha Venkatesh: Bhaagad Bille (The Great Indian Murder)

    ( 2022 )

  • RiAlity
  • RiAlity

    ( Not Final )

  • The Great Indian Murder
  • The Great Indian Murder

    ( 2022 )

  • Covid Stories
  • Covid Stories

    ( Not Final )

  • Inside Edge
  • Inside Edge

    ( 2017–2021 )

  • Ainaa
  • Ainaa

    ( Not Final )

  • Call My Agent
  • Call My Agent

    ( 2021 )

  • Candy
  • Candy

    ( 2021 )

  • Lahore Confidential
  • Lahore Confidential

    ( 2021 )

  • Madam Chief Minister
  • Madam Chief Minister

    ( 2021 )

  • Shakeela
  • Shakeela

    ( 2020 )

  • 55 km/sec
  • 55 km/sec

    ( 2020 )

  • Unpaused
  • Unpaused

    ( 2020 )

  • Be Strong
  • Be Strong

    ( 2020 )

  • Ghoomketu
  • Ghoomketu

    ( 2020 )

  • Panga
  • Panga

    ( 2020 )

  • Section 375
  • Section 375

    ( 2019 )

  • Neel Samandar
  • Neel Samandar

    ( 2019 )

  • Cabaret
  • Cabaret

    ( 2019 )

  • Ishqeria
  • Ishqeria

    ( 2018 )

  • Love Sonia
  • Love Sonia

    ( 2018 )

  • Daas Dev
  • Daas Dev

    ( 2018 )

  • 3 Storeys
  • 3 Storeys

    ( 2018 )

  • Fukrey Returns
  • Fukrey Returns

    ( 2017 )

  • Queens of Comedy
  • Queens of Comedy

    ( 2017 )

  • Jia Aur Jia
  • Jia Aur Jia

    ( 2017 )

  • Raakh
  • Raakh

    ( 2016 )

  • Sarbjit
  • Sarbjit

    ( 2016 )

  • Chalk N Duster
  • Chalk N Duster

    ( 2016 )

  • Main Aur Charles
  • Main Aur Charles

    ( 2015 )

  • Man's World
  • Man's World

    ( 2015 )

  • Nanda Associates TVC 2015 (Richa Chadha)
  • Nanda Associates TVC 2015 (Richa Chadha)

    ( 2015 )

  • Masaan
  • Masaan

    ( 2015 )

  • Tamanchey: Pyar Mein Dil Pe Maar De Goli
  • Tamanchey: Pyar Mein Dil Pe Maar De Goli

    ( 2014 )

  • Words with Gods
  • Words with Gods

    ( 2014 )

  • Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-leela
  • Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-leela

    ( 2013 )

  • 24
  • 24

    ( 2013 )

  • Shorts
  • Shorts

    ( 2013 )

  • Fukrey
  • Fukrey

    ( 2013 )

  • The Epilogue
  • The Epilogue

    ( 2012 )

  • Gangs of Wasseypur
  • Gangs of Wasseypur

    ( 2012 )

  • Benny and Babloo
  • Benny and Babloo

    ( 2010 )

  • Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!
  • Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!

    ( 2008 )

Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

Richa Chadha AWARDS

Awards
  • Extraordinary Performance of the Year
  • The Bollywood Hungama OTT India Fest for Extraordinary Performance of the Year - 2024 Heeramandi

  • Most-Loved Couple of the Year
  • The Bollywood Hungama OTT India Fest for Most-Loved Couple of the Year - 2024

  • Most-Loved Couple of the Year
  • The Bollywood Hungama OTT India Fest for Most-Loved Couple of the Year - 2023

  • Most-Loved Jodi of the Year
  • The Bollywood Hungama Style Icons Awards for Most-Loved Jodi of the Year - 2024

  • Troll Assassin of the Year
  • The Bollywood Life Awards for Troll Assassin of the Year - 2021

  • Eco-Lifestyle Inspiration of the Year
  • The ELLE Beauty Awards for Eco-Lifestyle Inspiration of the Year - 2024

  • The FOI Online Awards for - 2015 Masaan

  • Best Actress
  • The Festival of Globe for Best Actress - 2015 Masaan

  • Best Actress
  • The Filmfare Awards for Best Actress - 2013 Gangs of Wasseypur

  • Excellence in Acting
  • The GQ Men of the Year Awards for Excellence in Acting - 2015

  • Powerpack Performance of the Year - Female
  • The Iconic Gold Awards for Powerpack Performance of the Year - Female - 2023 The Great Indian Murder

  • Best Supporting Performance
  • The Indian Film Festival Of Melbourne for Best Supporting Performance - 2018 Love Sonia

  • Outstanding Achievement Award
  • The London Indian Film Festival, UK for Outstanding Achievement Award - 2018 Love Sonia

  • Best Performance in a Comic Role
  • The News18 REEL Movie Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role - 2024 Fukrey 3

  • Best Comic Actor (Male/Female)
  • The Screen Awards, IN for Best Comic Actor (Male/Female) - 2014 Fukrey

  • Best Ensemble Cast
  • The Screen Awards, IN for Best Ensemble Cast - 2013 Gangs of Wasseypur

  • Versatile Performer of the Year -Hindi Web Originals
  • The ScreenXX Summit & Awards for Versatile Performer of the Year -Hindi Web Originals - 2024 Heeramandi

  • Performer of the Year (Female)
  • The Stardust Awards, India for Performer of the Year (Female) - 2016 Masaan

  • Most Beautiful Couple of the Year
  • The Vogue Beauty Awards for Most Beautiful Couple of the Year - 2018

Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

RICHA CHADHA NEWS

‘Kya farak padta hai tumhein Chintu kya sochta hai’: When Richa Chadha defended Aishwarya Rai against body-shaming

October 23, 2025 5:04 pm

When asked how one should deal with online trolling, Richa’s response was sharp yet humorous, “Kyun tumhein deal karna hai bhai?”

Richa Chadha reacts to Homebound screen shortage, says Masaan had even less: 'Monopoly of a few players on the screens...'

October 09, 2025 10:17 pm

Richa Chadha recalled how her earlier collaboration with Neeraj Ghaywan, Masaan, faced similar challenges despite critical acclaim.

'Richa Chadha resented me, said Gangs of Wasseypur role ruined her career': Why Anurag Kashyap warned Nishaanchi actor

September 19, 2025 4:20 pm

Anurag Kashyap said that he warned Monika Panwar about what happened to Richa Chadha's career after she played a mother in Gangs of Wasseypur, and asked if she was okay with the same happening to her.

Dia Mirza’s birthday bash for husband Vaibhav Rekhi was a starry, fun-filled affair, watch

August 22, 2025 8:30 pm

Actor Dia Mirza hosted a lavish birthday bash for her husband Vaibhav Rekhi, which was attended by celebrities like Ali Fazal, Richa Chadha, Kubbra Sait and Siddharth.

Kabir Khan at Expresso: ‘Saying you’re apolitical is the most political statement. It reeks of privilege’

August 25, 2025 7:49 am

At Expresso in Mumbai, director Kabir Khan and actor-producer Richa Chadha reflected on spending a decade in Bollywood, their big breaks, and being vocal about their political views.

‘He’s married and has two kids’: Richa Chadha once recalled her mom’s hilarious confusion over Ali Fazal; why introducing your partner can worry your parents

August 15, 2025 10:50 am

On a podcast, Richa said, “Ali plays this character called Zafar in 'Fukrey'. His real name is Ali Fazal.”

'Ali Fazal's family prepares separate dishes for Jains during Eid': Richa Chadha opens up about her 'exciting' inter-faith marriage with the actor

August 13, 2025 6:43 pm

Richa Chadha, at the eighth edition of The Indian Express' Expresso, opened up about being in an interfaith marriage with Ali Fazal, which she described as an 'exciting' experience.

Richa Chadha says she has been 'forced to grow up' since the birth of her child, admits to becoming more patient in life: 'Having a child puts things into perspective'

August 12, 2025 9:29 pm

At the eighth edition of Expresso, Richa Chadha opened up about her experience of motherhood and how it has transformed her personality.

Richa Chadha and Kabir Khan get candid about films, politics and more at the eighth edition of Expresso. Watch

August 12, 2025 7:56 pm

The Expresso session with actor Richa Chadha and filmmaker Kabir Khan is now streaming on The Indian Express and SCREEN's YouTube channels.

10 years of Masaan: When society fails you, the Vicky Kaushal film shows how to reclaim your story

July 27, 2025 2:48 pm

In a world of cinematic noise, Masaan chose silence and in doing so, it gave voice to the quiet struggles of caste, shame, and survival.

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