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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

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.

Richa Chadha says math of Bollywood business doesn’t allow filmmakers to take chance on newcomers: 'When a big star's film flop...'

March 31, 2025 12:39 pm

Richa Chadha acknowledged that while aspiring actors today have social media to showcase their talent, filmmakers are increasingly hesitant to cast newcomers.

Holi 2025: From Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif to Kartik Aaryan, Kriti Sanon and Dhanush, Bollywood stars join the festive celebrations

March 14, 2025 6:53 pm

As with most festivals, Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif chose to celebrate Holi with their family, while Kriti Sanon and Dhanush embraced the festivities on the sets of their upcoming film Tere Ishq Mein.

When Richa Chadha got vampire facial done: 'The next day, you have baby skin'

February 28, 2025 6:15 pm

"You draw a little bit of blood. Then they take a tiny, prickly metallic roller, which, when rolled, causes slight abrasions on your skin," Richa Chadha said

Girls Will Be Girls wins John Cassavetes Award at Independent Spirit Awards

February 23, 2025 2:02 pm

The Shuchi Talati-directed comedy-of-age drama Girls Will Be Girls won the award at a ceremony, held in Santa Monica, California, on Saturday.

Richa Chadha answers the age old question: 'How do you know he's the one?'

January 05, 2025 5:17 pm

"When you have a good partner, actually your life does get better," said the Fukrey actor.

Richa Chadha admits she feels like giving up 'every six months'; Ali Fazal emphasises relentlessness as key to surviving in cinema

December 22, 2024 1:36 pm

At the fifth edition of SCREEN Live, Bollywood power couple Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal shared how they cope with feelings of hopelessness.

Richa Chadha at SCREEN Live: ‘Beta padhao, beti bachao’

December 22, 2024 10:34 am

At SCREEN Live, Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal talked about their Indo-French coming-of-age drama Girls Will Be Girls, their personal life, educating men and much more.

Watch Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal discuss Girls Will Be Girls, their careers, parenthood, and Mirzapur The Film at SCREEN Live

December 21, 2024 6:55 pm

Ali Fazal and Richa Chadha were joined by Girls Will Be Girls stars Preeti Panigrahi and Kesav Binoy Kiron at the fifth edition of SCREEN Live.

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