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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

Ali Fazal on backing Girls Will Be Girls: 'Richa and I had to break our FDs to produce the film'

December 20, 2024 10:24 pm

During the latest edition of Screen LIVE, Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal, who were promoting their maiden production venture, Girls Will Be Girls, opened up about how they managed to back this film directed by debut filmmaker Shuchi Talati.

Ali Fazal on Mirzapur The Film: 'It is like going back to the start...'

December 20, 2024 10:46 pm

During the fifth edition of Screen LIVE, Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal, who were promoting their maiden production venture, Girls Will Be Girls, opened up about the connection between Mirzapur and Gangs of Wasseypur.

‘Haye haye rang toh nikal gaya hai iska’: Richa Chadha on battling India's fair skin obsession

December 20, 2024 6:34 pm

“But at that time I remember I was very affected and I did buy that bleach,” revealed the Richa Chadha

Girls Will Be Girls movie review: Kani Kusruti takes your breath away in one of the best films of 2024

December 19, 2024 10:47 pm

Girls Will Be Girls movie review: The three lead players carry the film -- Kesav Binoy Kiron adds the right dollop of barely-there smarm to his charm. When Panigrahi and Kusruti, are facing off, you can’t take your eyes off either.

Ali Fazal-Richa Chadha announce Saste Kaatil as their next production

December 18, 2024 3:44 pm

In an exclusive interview, Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal revealed their future plans as producers and also spoke about new parenting duties.

'Women actors can become aroused if a male hair stylist touches their neck': Nikkhil Advani reveals bizarre Bollywood logic

December 18, 2024 12:00 pm

Filmmaker Nikkhil Advani narrated an anecdote about the sexist divisions in the film industry.

Richa Chadha, Ali Fazal's Girls Will Be Girls earns two nominations at Independent Spirit Awards

December 10, 2024 4:10 pm

Girls Will Be Girls, directed by Shuchi Talati, revolves around a 16-year-old girl whose rebellious awakening is intertwined with her mother's unfulfilled coming-of-age experiences.

Girls Will Be Girls: Richa Chadha-Ali Fazal's award-winning film to premiere in India on December 18

December 04, 2024 10:51 pm

Girls Will Be Girls marks the maiden production of real life couple Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal. The film has bagged several awards at TIFF, MAMI and Cannes 2024 since its debut at the Sundance Film Festival.

Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine as Light takes home Best International Feature honour at 2024 Gotham Awards, Richa Chadha's Girls Will Be Girls secures a nom

December 03, 2024 10:10 am

Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine as Light won the Best International Feature Film Award at the Gotham Awards 2024, while Shuchi Talati, director of Girls Will Be Girls, received a Breakthrough Director nomination.

Ali Fazal and Richa Chadha's Mumbai home is a melting pot of sustainability, cosy charm and family values

November 10, 2024 6:11 pm

"Eco anxiety is a real thing for people like me who lie awake thinking about it," Richa Chadha told the magazine.

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