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’

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

By: Entertainment Desk

New Delhi | August 12, 2025 21:29 IST

Richa Chadha opens up about how motherhood changed her.

Actors Richa Chadha and filmmaker Kabir Khan graced the eighth edition of Expresso hosted by The Indian Express. During the session, the two discussed films, life, culture and everything else under the sun, including how they survive in the cut-throat show business.

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Talking about staying true to herself and connected to the genuine voices out there, Richa pointed out that keeping the finger on the pulse isn’t that hard to do if you surround yourself with the right people. She said, “It definitely helps when you aren’t born into this industry. I see the kids that are born here, especially the children of actors; Fridays mean something completely different for them. There is so much pressure, and I think the trick is to not surround yourself with sycophants. We see many actors or directors who surround themselves with ‘yes-men’, and no one tells these people that their last good film was 20 years ago. I like to stay connected with everything on the ground level. I still know the price of all vegetables and fruits because once in a while I go to the sabzi mandi. I take a break every now and then, and I take walks in the city, wherever there are roads in this city. It’s important to keep yourself grounded.”

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Richa Chadha was then asked about her personality and how it has helped her portray an angry, rebellious woman on screen. She admitted that certain traits have often caused her trouble, but much has changed since the birth of her daughter, Zuneyra Ida Fazal. “Sometimes it creates problems for me; my parents scold me for it, and so does my husband. But I do think that a lot of my feistiness, my rebel energy and my angry woman personality have been tamed since the birth of my daughter. I think she really puts things into perspective, and this whole experience has really softened me. I am more patient now, and I speak more softly, and I am on time more often than before. Something like this forces you to grow up; I even wake up early now,” said the actor.

Richa Chadha was last seen in the web series Heeramandi, alongside a stellar cast including actors like Aditi Rao Hydari, Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Fardeen Khan, and Indresh Malik. She has several projects in the pipeline, including the fourth instalment of the comedy franchise Fukrey.

The eighth edition of Expresso was presented by HSBC in association with Taj Lands End, Mumbai, Seetu Kohli Homes as the Luxury Partner, Chambers of Kartik Seth as the Knowledge Partner, and Radico as the Celebration Partner.

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