{{Short description|Indian actress (born 1986)}} {{Use Indian English|date=February 2016}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2024}} {{Infobox person | name = Richa Chadha | image = Richa Chadda promotes Amazon web series.jpg | alt = | caption = Chadha in 2019 | alma_mater = [[St. Stephen's College, Delhi]] | birth_place = [[Amritsar]], [[Punjab, India|Punjab]], India | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1986|12|18|df=y}} | death_date = <!-- {{Death date and age|df=yes|YYYY|MM|DD|YYYY|MM|DD}} or {{Death-date and age|df=yes|Month DD, YYYY|Month DD, YYYY}} (death date then birth date) --> | death_place = | occupation = Actress | known_for = | years_active = 2008–present | spouse = {{marriage|[[Ali Fazal]]|4 October 2022}} | children = 1 }}
'''Richa Chadha''' (born 18 December 1986) is an Indian actress who works in [[Hindi cinema]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Richa Chadha leaves for Amritsar to shoot for 'Sarbjit' |work=The Indian Express |date=11 February 2016 |access-date=9 March 2016 |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/richa-chadha-sarbjit-shot-amritsar-aishwarya-rai/ |archive-date=9 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160309101135/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/richa-chadha-sarbjit-shot-amritsar-aishwarya-rai/ |url-status=live}}</ref> She made her acting debut with a small role in the comedy film ''[[Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!]]'' (2008).<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.india.com/showbiz/richa-chadda-is-a-stunner-on-verve-cover-826779/ |title=Richa Chadda is a stunner on Verve cover! |author=India.com Entertainment Desk |date=31 December 2015 |work=India.com |access-date=17 April 2018 |language=en |archive-date=15 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181215172727/https://www.india.com/showbiz/richa-chadda-is-a-stunner-on-verve-cover-826779/ |url-status=live}}</ref> Chadha's breakthrough came in 2012 with the crime film ''[[Gangs of Wasseypur – Part 1|Gangs of Wasseypur]]'', in which her role as the foul-tongued wife of a gangster earned her the [[Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://rewired.hollywoodreporter.com/news/barfi-sweeps-indias-filmfare-awards-414030 |title='Barfi!' Sweeps India's Filmfare Awards – The Hollywood Reporter |website=The Hollywood Reporter |date=21 January 2013 |access-date=6 March 2013 |archive-date=16 February 2013 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130216052240/http://rewired.hollywoodreporter.com/news/barfi-sweeps-indias-filmfare-awards-414030 |url-status=dead}}</ref> In 2023, the [[Government of France]] awarded her with the [[Order of Arts and Letters]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Richa Chadha to receive ‘Chevalier Des Arts et des Lettres’ award from the French government|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/richa-chadha-to-receive-chevalier-des-arts-et-des-lettres-award-from-the-french-government/article67465057.ece|work=The Hindu|date=27 October 2023|access-date=23 May 2026}}</ref>
Her career progressed with a supporting role in ''[[Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela]]'' (2013) and a leading role in the drama film ''[[Masaan]]'' (2015).<ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Richa-Chaddas-Masaan-gets-standing-ovation-at-Cannes/articleshow/47356013.cms?referral=PM |title=Richa Chadda's 'Masaan' gets standing ovation at Cannes |date=20 May 2015 |work=[[Times Internet]] |access-date=24 January 2016 |archive-date=21 August 2017 |archive-url=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 |url-status=live}}</ref> 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 (TV series)|Inside Edge]]'' (2017–2021) and ''[[ Heeramandi]]'' (2024).<ref>{{cite news|title=Sanjay Leela Bhansali's debut web show Heeramandi becomes most-viewed Indian series on Netflix|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/web-series/sanjay-leela-bhansalis-debut-web-show-heeramandi-becomes-most-viewed-indian-series-on-netflix-101715172741662.html|newspaper=[[Hindustan Times]]|date=8 May 2024|access-date=8 May 2024|url-status=live|archive-date=8 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240508145052/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/web-series/sanjay-leela-bhansalis-debut-web-show-heeramandi-becomes-most-viewed-indian-series-on-netflix-101715172741662.html}}</ref>
== Early life and education == Chadha was born in [[Amritsar]], [[Punjab, India|Punjab]], to a [[Punjabis|Punjabi]] father and a [[Biharis|Bihari]] mother.<ref name="TOI dating">{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Dating-an-actor-is-even-worse-says-Richa-Chadda/articleshow/20492101.cms?referral=PM |title=Dating an actor is even worse, says Richa Chadda |last=Priya Gupta |date=9 June 2013 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=1 November 2015 |archive-date=10 November 2014 |archive-url=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 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="indi_Rich">{{cite web |title=Richa Chadha's star-studded birthday bash |work=The Indian Express |date=18 December 2014 |access-date=8 March 2016 |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/richa-chadhas-star-studded-birthday-bash-aditi-nimrat-party-with-her/ |archive-date=9 February 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160209101157/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/richa-chadhas-star-studded-birthday-bash-aditi-nimrat-party-with-her/ |url-status=live}}</ref> She was educated at [[Sardar Patel Vidyalaya]], [[Delhi]],<ref>{{cite news |title=Richa Chadha takes a nostalgic trip down memory lane |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/richa-chadha-takes-a-nostalgic-trip-down-memory-lane/story-fAt0GPhcxQ9UBhAoFT8PdJ.html |work=Hindustan Times |date=11 December 2016 |language=en |access-date=5 October 2022 |archive-date=5 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005065717/https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/richa-chadha-takes-a-nostalgic-trip-down-memory-lane/story-fAt0GPhcxQ9UBhAoFT8PdJ.html |url-status=live}}</ref> and thereafter at [[St. Stephen's College, Delhi]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/richa-chadha-as-a-woman-it-is-easier-to-be-an-outsider-2800819/ |title=As a woman, it is easier to be an outsider: Richa Chadha |access-date=5 October 2022 |archive-date=5 October 2022 |archive-url=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/ |url-status=live}}</ref>
Chadha's father, Somesh Chadha, 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]].<ref>{{cite web |author=+relativeTime_tweet(this.created_at)+ |url=http://www.magnamags.com/newM/Stardust/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=143&Itemid=114 |title=Richa Chadda At Her Candid Best! |website=Magnamags.com |date=30 November 2012 |access-date=6 March 2013 |archive-date=9 September 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120909012810/http://www.magnamags.com/newM/Stardust/index.php?option=com_content |url-status=usurped}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/celebrity/richa-chadda-enjoying-newfound-fame_126561.htm |title=Richa Chadda enjoying newfound fame |website=Zeenews.india.com |access-date=6 March 2013 |archive-date=26 May 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130526163826/http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/celebrity/richa-chadda-enjoying-newfound-fame_126561.htm |url-status=live}}</ref>
== 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 (theatre director)|Barry John]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://passionforcinema.com/an-interview-with-oye-lucky-lucky-oyes-dolly-richa-chadda/ |title=An Interview With Oye Lucky Lucky Oye's Dolly – Richa Chadda |website=Passionforcinema.com |access-date=15 February 2019 |archive-date=14 January 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100114135235/http://passionforcinema.com/an-interview-with-oye-lucky-lucky-oyes-dolly-richa-chadda/ |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Manoj-Bajpayee-is-a-good-man-Richa/articleshow/6676476.cms |title=Manoj Bajpayee is a good man: Richa |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=15 February 2019 |archive-date=20 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220620112037/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Manoj-Bajpayee-is-a-good-man-Richa/articleshow/6676476.cms |url-status=live}}</ref>
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.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/nirdoshi-review-kannada-pclx5zdhiaibh.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220120037/http://www.sify.com/movies/nirdoshi-review-kannada-pclx5zdhiaibh.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=20 December 2016 |title=Review : (2010) |website=[[Sify]] |language=en |access-date=17 April 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18JovnUzWEo |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211215/18JovnUzWEo |archive-date=15 December 2021 |url-status=live |title=Mohaka Taare Video Song II Nirdoshi II Piyush, Richa |date=6 March 2015 |access-date=15 February 2019 |via=[[YouTube]]}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
=== Breakthrough and recognition (2012–2015) === [[File:Richa Chadda GoW.jpg|thumb|right|upright|Chadda at event celebrating ''[[Gangs of Wasseypur]]'']]
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.<ref>{{cite news |title=I am looking for a boyfriend, says Gangs of Wasseypur actress Richa Chadha |url=http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_story.aspx?Section=Movies&ID=ENTEN20120209161&subcatg=MOVIESINDIA&keyword=bollywood&nid=242560 |publisher=NDTV |access-date=15 October 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120715035134/http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_story.aspx?section=Movies&Id=ENTEN20120209161&keyword=bollywood&subcatg=MOVIESINDIA&nid=242560 |archive-date=15 July 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref> 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 Film Festival|Cannes]] [[Directors' Fortnight]] at the Cannes Film Festival with its prequel. Chadha won the [[Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress|Filmfare Award for Best Actress (Critics)]], in addition to a [[Filmfare Award]] nomination in the [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress|Best Supporting Actress]] category.<ref name="filmafare 2014" />
Chadha's first release of 2013 came in the Mrighdeep Singh Lamba-directed [[Coming-of-age story|coming-of-age]] [[comedy film|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 (2013 film)|Shorts]]'' titled "Epilogue". Chadha and Shirvastav play a dysfunctional couple who seem extremely unhappy with each other.<ref>{{cite web |last=Sen |first=Rajyasree |title=Movie review: Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Huma Qureishi steal the show in 'Shorts' |work=Firstpost |url=http://www.firstpost.com/bollywood/movie-review-nawazuddin-siddiqui-huma-qureishi-steal-the-show-in-shorts-955373.html |date=15 July 2013 |access-date=12 October 2014 |archive-date=7 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140307185722/http://www.firstpost.com/bollywood/movie-review-nawazuddin-siddiqui-huma-qureishi-steal-the-show-in-shorts-955373.html |url-status=live}}</ref>
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]].<ref name="Venice">{{cite web |url=http://www.labiennale.org/en/cinema/71st-festival/line-up/off-sel/out-of-competition/ |title=International competition of feature films |access-date=10 August 2014 |work=Venice |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140728222533/http://www.labiennale.org/en/cinema/71st-festival/line-up/off-sel/out-of-competition/ |archive-date=28 July 2014}}</ref> Her next movie was a biopic of [[Charles Sobhraj]], ''[[Main Aur Charles]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.firstpost.com/bollywood/main-aur-charles-review-randeep-hooda-as-sobraj-is-thrilling-and-seductive-just-like-the-film-2488886.html/ |title=Main Aur Charles review: Randeep Hooda is seductive as the deadly Charles Sobhraj |website=Firstpost.com |access-date=17 April 2018 |language=en-US |archive-date=31 October 2016 |archive-url=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 |url-status=live}}</ref>
=== Critical and commercial success (2016–present) === In January 2016, Chadha appeared as a journalist in the social-drama ''[[Chalk n Duster]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/richa-chadha-to-play-journalist/ |title=Richa Chadha to play journalist |date=25 June 2015 |work=The Indian Express |access-date=16 December 2017 |language=en-US |archive-date=16 December 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171216201608/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/richa-chadha-to-play-journalist/ |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/richa-chadha-to-start-shooting-chalk-n-duster-soon/ |title=Richa Chadha to start shooting 'Chalk n Duster' soon |date=16 June 2015 |work=The Indian Express |access-date=16 December 2017 |language=en-US |archive-date=16 December 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171216201531/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/richa-chadha-to-start-shooting-chalk-n-duster-soon/ |url-status=live}}</ref> She later appeared in [[Sarbjit (film)|''Sarbjit'']], a biographical-drama film based upon the life of [[Sarabjit Singh]]. She portrayed the role of Sukhpreet, and shared 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.<ref>{{Cite news |date=23 October 2015 |title=Richa Chadha joins Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Randeep Hooda as cast of 'Sarabjit' {{!}} Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis |language=en-US |website=Daily News and Analysis |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-richa-chadha-joins-aishwarya-rai-bachchan-randeep-hooda-as-cast-of-sarabjit-2137645 |url-status=live |access-date=16 December 2017 |archive-url=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 |archive-date=16 December 2017}}</ref>
In 2017, Richa acted in an Indian web-series [[Inside Edge (2017 TV series)|''Inside Edge'']], playing the lead character of a struggling actress.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/inside-edge-richa-chadha-to-be-a-part-of-its-two-more-seasons-4775209/ |title=Inside Edge: Richa Chadha to be a part of its two more seasons |date=31 July 2017 |work=The Indian Express |access-date=16 December 2017 |language=en-US |archive-date=16 December 2017 |archive-url=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/ |url-status=live}}</ref> The series was positively received by both critics and audience.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://businessofcinema.com/bollywood_news/inside-edge-receives-massive-response-audience-demands-season-2/405571 |title=Inside Edge Receives Massive Response; Audience Demands For A Season 2 |date=13 July 2017 |website=Businessofcinema.com |access-date=16 December 2017 |language=en-US |archive-date=17 December 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171217014119/https://businessofcinema.com/bollywood_news/inside-edge-receives-massive-response-audience-demands-season-2/405571 |url-status=live}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/jia-aur-jia-movie-review-kalki-koechlin-richa-chadhas-film-doesnt-exactly-light-up-the-screen-1767727 |title=Jia Aur Jia Movie Review: Kalki Koechlin, Richa Chadha's Film Doesn't Exactly Light Up The Screen |website=Ndtv.com |access-date=16 December 2017 |archive-date=17 December 2017 |archive-url=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 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=3634 |title=Jia Aur Jia – Movie |publisher=Box Office India |access-date=16 December 2017 |archive-date=16 December 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171216201436/https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=3634 |url-status=live}}</ref> After that, she reprised her role as Bholi Punjaban in ''[[Fukrey Returns]]'', a sequel to 2013 film ''[[Fukrey]]''.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Richa-Chadha-gets-ready-for-Fukrey-Returns-with-special-diet-/articleshow/54934519.cms |title=Richa Chadda starts filming for Fukrey 2 |website=The Times of India |access-date=12 December 2017 |archive-date=24 April 2024 |archive-url=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 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://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 |title=Fukrey Returns Teaser: The Fukreys are in trouble again all thanks to Bholi Panjaban, and we just cannot wait. Watch video |publisher=MSN |access-date=9 August 2017 |archive-date=9 August 2017 |archive-url=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 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/richa-chadda-to-take-bholi-punjaban-on-stand-up-comedy-tour-to-promote-fukrey-returns-4224251.html |title=Richa Chadda to take Bholi Punjaban on stand-up comedy tour to promote Fukrey Returns |website=Firstpost.com |access-date=20 December 2017 |language=en-US |archive-date=22 December 2017 |archive-url=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 |url-status=live}}</ref>
Richa Chadha worked in [[Sudhir Mishra]]'s version of the ''[[Devdas]]'' saga, entitled ''[[Aur Devdas]]'' as Paro.<ref name="Bollywood Hungama">{{cite web |title=Sudhir Mishra starts shooting Aur Devdas and not Pyaas |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/2645903/Sudhir-Mishra-starts-shooting-Aur-Devdas-and-not-Pyaas |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140914234613/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/2645903/Sudhir-Mishra-starts-shooting-Aur-Devdas-and-not-Pyaas |url-status=dead |archive-date=14 September 2014 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=13 September 2014 |access-date=13 October 2014}}</ref> Her much-delayed film with [[Pooja Bhatt]], ''[[Cabaret (2019 film)|Cabaret]]'', released on 9 January 2019.<ref>{{cite news |title=Richa Chadha starts shooting for Pooja Bhatt's 'Cabaret' |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/richa-chadha-stars-shooting-for-pooja-bhatts-cabaret/ |access-date=23 June 2015 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |agency=[[Indo-Asian News Service]] |publisher=[[Indian Express Limited]] |date=9 June 2015 |archive-date=26 June 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150626122607/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/richa-chadha-stars-shooting-for-pooja-bhatts-cabaret/ |url-status=live}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://londonindianfilmfestival.co.uk/love-sonia/ |title=OPENING NIGHT GALA: Love Sonia |date=24 April 2018 |website=London Indian Film Festival |language=en-GB |access-date=26 March 2019 |archive-date=26 March 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190326064815/http://londonindianfilmfestival.co.uk/love-sonia/ |url-status=live}}</ref> The film was released in India on 14 September 2018.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/love-sonia-is-a-hard-hitting-story-that-deals-with-human-trafficking/articleshow/65424729.cms |title='Love Sonia' is a hard-hitting story that deals with human trafficking |website=The Times of India |date=17 August 2018 |language=en |access-date=26 March 2019 |archive-date=6 April 2019 |archive-url=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 |url-status=live}}</ref> Her two films, ''[[Section 375]]'', a [[Legal drama|courtroom drama]] produced by Kumar Mangat Pathak, Abhishek Pathak and directed by Ajay Bahl,<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/good-scripts-are-few-and-far-in-between-richa-chadha-section-375-5902001/ |title=Good scripts are few and far between: Richa Chadha |date=13 August 2019 |access-date=13 August 2019 |archive-date=13 August 2019 |archive-url=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/ |url-status=live}}</ref> co-starring [[Akshaye Khanna]] was released on 13 September 2019.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/sarah-paulson-is-richa-chadhas-inspiration-for-section-375/articleshow/68205130.cms |title=Sarah Paulson is Richa Chadha's inspiration for 'Section 375' |website=The Times of India |access-date=13 August 2019 |archive-date=1 March 2019 |archive-url=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 |url-status=dead}}</ref> And her second film, ''[[Panga (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.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/panga-richa-chadha-and-pankaj-tripathi-join-the-cast-of-kangana-ranauts-film-1915353?&tb_cb=1 |title=Panga: Richa Chadha And Pankaj Tripathi Join The Cast Of Kangana Ranaut's Film |publisher=NDTV |date=12 September 2018 |access-date=7 March 2019 |first=Tiasa |last=Bhowal |archive-date=8 March 2019 |archive-url=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 |url-status=live}}</ref> She also starred in the [[Web film|web-film]], ''[[Lahore Confidential]]'', a [[ZEE5]] spy thriller film, which included a cross-border love story for [[Research and Analysis Wing|RAW]] Agent Ananya, played by Chadha. It released on 11 December 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lahore Confidential teaser : starrer Richa Chadha and Arunoday Singh |url=https://indvox.com/lahore-confidential-teaser-starrer-richa-chadha-and-arunoday-singh/ |access-date=3 November 2020 |website=indvox |language=en-US |archive-date=3 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201203102941/https://indvox.com/lahore-confidential-teaser-starrer-richa-chadha-and-arunoday-singh/ |url-status=usurped}}</ref> Her next theatrical release, ''[[Shakeela (film)|Shakeela]]'' released on 25 December 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 December 2020 |title='Shakeela' trailer: Richa Chadha-Pankaj Tripathi show 'absolute truth' of adult star in upcoming biopic |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/news-shakeela-trailer-richa-chadha-pankaj-tripathi-show-absolute-truth-of-adult-star-in-upcoming-biopic-2862255 |access-date=17 December 2020 |website=DNA India |language=en |archive-date=16 December 2020 |archive-url=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 |url-status=live}}</ref> In 2021, she started her own film production company named Pushing Buttons Studios with [[Ali Fazal]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=4 March 2021 |title=Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal announce first production Girls Will Be Girls |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/richa-chadha-and-ali-fazal-announce-first-production-girls-will-be-girls-101614871931154.html |access-date=5 March 2021 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |archive-date=4 March 2021 |archive-url=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 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Richa Chadha & Ali Fazal's first Indian production challenges gender taboos |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/richa-chadha-ali-fazals-first-indian-production-challenges-gender-taboos/articleshow/81320816.cms |access-date=5 March 2021 |website=The Times of India |date=4 March 2021 |language=en |archive-date=5 March 2021 |archive-url=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 |url-status=live}}</ref>
In 2024, Chadha played a courtesan, Lajjo, in [[Sanjay Leela Bhansali]]'s series ''[[Heeramandi]]''.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/web-series/heeramandi-first-look-sanjay-leela-bhansali-manisha-koirala-sonakshi-sinha-aditi-rao-hydari-richa-chadha-101706760393079.html |title=Heeramandi first look: Sanjay Leela Bhansali series starring Manisha, Sonakshi, Aditi, Richa will take you back to another era |work=Hindustan Times |access-date=1 February 2024 |archive-date=1 February 2024 |archive-url=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 |url-status=live}}</ref> Shomini Sen of ''[[WION]]'' noted, "Richa Chadha in her limited screen time creates an impact with her tragic character."<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-heeramandi-review-sanjay-leela-bhansali-delivers-a-riveting-story-in-a-familiar-set-up-716989 |title=Heeramandi review: Sanjay Leela Bhansali delivers a riveting story in a familiar set up |work=WION News |access-date=1 May 2024 |date=1 May 2024}}</ref> [[Shubhra Gupta]] stated that "she brings a 'thaska' to the proceedings, but is confined to a brief part".<ref>{{cite news |last=Gupta |first=Shubhra |author-link=Shubhra Gupta |title=Heeramandi review: Part history, part myth, full-on Sanjay Leela Bhansali |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/heeramandi-review-part-history-part-myth-full-on-sanjay-leela-bhansali-9300636/ |access-date=2 May 2024 |work=The Indian Express |date=1 May 2024 |language=en}}</ref> Her upcoming film includes [[Anubhav Sinha]]’s ''Abhi Toh Party Shuru Hui Hai''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Richa Chadha shares exquisite first look from her upcoming love drama; see pic |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/bollywood/richa-chadha-shares-exquisite-first-look-from-her-upcoming-love-drama-see-pic |access-date=21 January 2021 |website=Free Press Journal |language=en |archive-date=28 January 2021 |archive-url=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 |url-status=live}}</ref> [[File:Ali Fazal and Richa Chadha at Grazia Young Fashion Awards 2024.jpg|thumb|262x262px|Richa Chadha with husband [[Ali Fazal]] at Grazia Young Fashion Awards 2024]]
== 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." Chadha considers [[B. R. Ambedkar]] as her icon.<ref>{{Cite web |url=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/ |title=Ambedkar My Icon Too: Richa Chadha Calls Out Troll Who Questions Her T-Shirt Featuring Social Reformer |date=20 January 2021 |website=India.com |access-date=6 February 2021 |archive-date=4 February 2021 |archive-url=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/ |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.lokmat.com/bollywood/dr-babasaheb-ambedkar-also-my-icon-i-am-not-brahmin-richa-chadda-twitter-a601/ |title=डॉ. बाबासाहेब आंबेडकर माझेही आयकॉन आहेत, मी ब्राह्मण नाही... |date=20 January 2021 |website=Lokmat |language=mr |access-date=22 February 2021 |archive-date=20 January 2021 |archive-url=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/ |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.esakal.com/manoranjan/actress-richa-chadha-said-ambedkar-my-idol-i-am-not-brahmin-reaction-allegations-fake |title='आंबेडकर माझे आदर्श, मी काही ब्राह्मण नाही' | eSakal |website=esakal.com |date=20 January 2021 |access-date=6 February 2021 |archive-date=31 January 2021 |archive-url=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 |url-status=live}}</ref>
Chadha had been in a relationship with [[Ali Fazal]].<ref name="richa">{{Cite news |url=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 |title=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 |work=The Times of India |date=17 May 2020 |access-date=6 June 2020 |archive-date=6 June 2020 |archive-url=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}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=23 November 2020 |title=Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal move in together into sea-facing Mumbai apartment |url=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 |access-date=21 January 2021 |website=India Today |language=en |archive-date=21 January 2021 |archive-url=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 |url-status=live}}</ref> On 23 September 2022, she and Fazal announced their impending marriage and said that the ceremony would be [[eco-friendly]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://aninews.in/news/entertainment/bollywood/richa-chadha-ali-fazals-wedding-to-be-eco-friendly20220922182404/ |title=Richa Chadha, Ali Fazal's wedding to be eco-friendly |work=[[Asian News International|ANI]] |date=23 September 2022 |access-date=30 September 2022 |archive-date=5 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005120217/https://aninews.in/news/entertainment/bollywood/richa-chadha-ali-fazals-wedding-to-be-eco-friendly20220922182404/ |url-status=live}}</ref> On 4 October 2022, she married Fazal at a ceremony in [[Lucknow]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=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 |date=4 October 2022 |title=Ali Fazal and Richa Chadda married at a ceremony in Lucknow |work=[[India Today]] |access-date=17 October 2022 |archive-date=17 October 2022 |archive-url=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 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.india.com/photos/entertainment/mashallah-richa-chadha-and-ali-fazal-are-officially-husband-and-wife-see-dreamy-wedding-pics-253443/ |title=Mashallah! Richa Chadha And Ali Fazal Are Officially Husband And Wife – See Dreamy Wedding PICS |website=india.com |date=4 October 2022 |access-date=4 October 2022 |archive-date=5 October 2022 |archive-url=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/ |url-status=live}}</ref> 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]].<ref>"[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/lifestyle/Richa-Chadda-turns-mermaid-for-PETA-India/videoshow/30452601.cms Richa Chadda Turns Mermaid for PETA India] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140218140731/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/lifestyle/Richa-Chadda-turns-mermaid-for-PETA-India/videoshow/30452601.cms |date=18 February 2014 }}," Times of India, 20 February 2014.</ref> The same year, she walked the ramps of [[Lakme Fashion Week]]<ref>{{cite news |title=Richa Chadda to walk for Sounia Gohil at LFW |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Richa-Chadda-to-walk-for-Sounia-Gohil-at-LFW/articleshow/31840988.cms |access-date=11 October 2014}}</ref> and performed in a play called ''Trivial Disasters''.<ref>{{cite news |title=Going cuckoo on stage! |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/theatre/Going-cuckoo-on-stage/articleshow/40279135.cms |access-date=11 October 2014 |archive-date=23 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181223133204/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/theatre/Going-cuckoo-on-stage/articleshow/40279135.cms |url-status=live}}</ref>
=== 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.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Dhillon |first=Amrit |url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jan/09/bollywood-backing-grows-for-students-in-anti-modi-protests |title=Bollywood backing grows for students in anti-Modi protests |date=9 January 2020 |work=The Guardian |access-date=23 February 2020 |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077 |archive-date=22 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200222140147/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jan/09/bollywood-backing-grows-for-students-in-anti-modi-protests |url-status=live}}</ref> 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 [[Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019|India's Citizenship Amendment Act]].<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/caaprotests-richa-chadha-and-ashoke-pandit-engage-in-a-twitter-war-heres-why/articleshow/72872521.cms |title=#CAAProtests: Richa Chadha and Ashoke Pandit engage in a Twitter war; here's why |date=18 December 2019 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=23 February 2020 |language=en-GB |archive-date=16 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200316023144/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/caaprotests-richa-chadha-and-ashoke-pandit-engage-in-a-twitter-war-heres-why/articleshow/72872521.cms |url-status=live}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web |date=27 June 2021 |title=Richa Chadha: One doesn't have to be an activist to call out wrong |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/need-richa-chadha-one-doesnt-have-to-be-an-activist-to-call-out-wrong-7378055/ |access-date=12 May 2022 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=12 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220512201946/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/need-richa-chadha-one-doesnt-have-to-be-an-activist-to-call-out-wrong-7378055/ |url-status=live}}</ref>
=== 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.<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 September 2016 |title=Hypocrisy in name of religion annoys actress Richa Chadha |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/richa-chadha-religion-hypocrisy-3037746/ |access-date=12 May 2022 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=12 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220512201947/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/richa-chadha-religion-hypocrisy-3037746/ |url-status=live}}</ref> Chadha filed a 'public interest' notice in May 2018 with an appeal to defend Hinduism from Hindutva sympathisers.<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 May 2018 |title=Richa Chadha's 'public interest notice: 'Get rid of Hindutva supporters to save Hinduism' |url=https://www.jantakareporter.com/india/richa-chadhas-public-interest-notice-get-rid-hindutva-supporters-save-hinduism/184315/ |access-date=12 May 2022 |website=Janta Ka Reporter 2.0 |language=en-US |archive-date=30 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230530203820/https://www.jantakareporter.com/india/richa-chadhas-public-interest-notice-get-rid-hindutva-supporters-save-hinduism/184315/ |url-status=live}}</ref> 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."<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=10 May 2018 |title=Richa Fires Back After Getting Rape & Murder Threat For Her Remark On 'Hindutva' Supporters |url=https://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/celebs/richa-chadha-fires-back-after-getting-rape-murder-threat-for-her-remark-on-hindutva-supporters-345135.html |access-date=12 May 2022 |website=The Times of India |language=en-IN |archive-date=1 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230201234325/https://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/celebs/richa-chadha-fires-back-after-getting-rape-murder-threat-for-her-remark-on-hindutva-supporters-345135.html |url-status=live}}</ref> After this, Chadha claimed to have receive rape & murder threats from [[rightwing]] Hindu trolls.<ref name=":0" /> 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.<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 October 2020 |title=Richa Chadha on being in an interfaith relationship with Ali Fazal: 'My life is like that ad, feel sorry for loveless people' |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/richa-chadha-on-being-in-an-interfaith-relationship-with-ali-fazal-my-life-is-like-that-ad-feel-sorry-for-loveless-people/story-yar6xqsffJqmqNpqcntR9H.html |access-date=12 May 2022 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |archive-date=12 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220512210729/https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/richa-chadha-on-being-in-an-interfaith-relationship-with-ali-fazal-my-life-is-like-that-ad-feel-sorry-for-loveless-people/story-yar6xqsffJqmqNpqcntR9H.html |url-status=live}}</ref> 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."<ref>{{Cite web |author=India.com Entertainment Desk |title='Don't Think Family..' Richa Chadha on Inter-Religion Relationship With Ali Fazal |url=https://www.india.com/entertainment/richa-chadha-on-inter-religion-relationship-with-ali-fazal-dont-think-family-would-object-if-we-take-it-to-next-level-3918808/ |access-date=12 May 2022 |website=india.com |language=en |archive-date=12 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220512201946/https://www.india.com/entertainment/richa-chadha-on-inter-religion-relationship-with-ali-fazal-dont-think-family-would-object-if-we-take-it-to-next-level-3918808/ |url-status=live}}</ref>
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 invade [[Azad Jammu and Kashmir]] if the Indian government issues the order", after receiving backlash from internet users in India which included her co-actors as well.<ref>{{cite web |author1=Livemint |title=Richa Chadha apologises for 'Galwan' tweet, says 'emotive issue for me' |url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/richa-chadha-apologises-for-galwan-tweet-says-emotive-issue-for-me-11669274066077.html |website=livemint |date=24 November 2022 |access-date=24 November 2022 |archive-date=24 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221124073920/http://www.livemint.com/news/india/richa-chadha-apologises-for-galwan-tweet-says-emotive-issue-for-me-11669274066077.html |url-status=live}}</ref>
== Filmography == {{Pending films key}}
=== Films === {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" !scope="col"| Year !scope="col"| Title !scope="col"| Role !scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes |- | 2008 ! scope="row"| ''[[Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!]]'' | Dolly | |- | 2010 ! scope="row"| ''[[Benny and Babloo]]'' | Fedora | |- | rowspan="2" | 2012 ! scope="row"| ''[[Gangs of Wasseypur]]'' | rowspan="2"|Nagma Khatoon | |- ! scope="row"| ''[[Gangs of Wasseypur 2]]'' | |- | rowspan="3" | 2013 ! scope="row"| ''[[Fukrey]]'' | Bholi Punjaban | |- ! scope="row"| ''[[Shorts (2013 film)|Shorts]]'' | Girlfriend | |- ! scope="row"| ''[[Goliyon Ki Rasleela Ram-Leela]]'' | Rasila Sanera | |- | rowspan="2" | 2014 ! scope="row"| ''[[Tamanchey]]'' | Babu | |- ! scope="row"| ''[[Words with Gods]]'' | Meghna | Indian-Mexican-American film |- | rowspan="2" | 2015 ! scope="row"| ''[[Masaan]]'' | Devi Pathak | Indian-French film<ref>{{cite news |title=Richa Chadda's Masaan won two awards at Cannes |url=http://m.hindustantimes.com/worldcinema/richa-chadda-starrer-masaan-bags-two-top-awards-at-cannes/article1-1350649.aspx |archive-url=https://archive.today/20150804155410/http://m.hindustantimes.com/worldcinema/richa-chadda-starrer-masaan-bags-two-top-awards-at-cannes/article1-1350649.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-date=4 August 2015 |website=Hindustan Times}}</ref> |- ! scope="row"| ''[[Main Aur Charles]]'' | Mira Sharma | |- | rowspan="2" | 2016 ! scope="row"| ''[[Chalk n Duster]]'' | Bhairavi Thakkar | Cameo appearance |- ! scope="row"| ''[[Sarbjit (film)|Sarbjit]]'' | Sukhpreet Kaur | |- | rowspan="2" | 2017 ! scope="row"|''[[Jia Aur Jia]]'' | Jia | |- ! scope="row" | ''[[Fukrey Returns]]'' | Bholi Punjaban | |- | rowspan="4" | 2018 ! scope="row" | ''[[3 Storeys]]'' | Leela | |- ! scope="row" | ''[[Daas Dev]]'' | Paro | |- ! scope="row" | ''[[Love Sonia]]'' | Madhuri | |- ! scope="row" | ''[[Ishqeria]]'' | Kuku | |- | rowspan="2" | 2019 ! scope="row" | ''[[Cabaret (2019 film)|Cabaret]]'' | Rose/Razia/Rajjo | <ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.theindianmoviechannel.com/digital-updates/pooja-bhatt-moves-forward-with-zee5-to-release-cabaret-0008133.html |title=Pooja Bhatt moves forward with ZEE5 to release Cabaret! |website=Theindianmoviechannel.com |access-date=10 January 2019 |archive-date=24 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220924054552/https://www.theindianmoviechannel.com/digital-updates/pooja-bhatt-moves-forward-with-zee5-to-release-cabaret-0008133.html |url-status=dead}}</ref> |- ! scope="row" |''[[Section 375|Section 375:Marzi Ya Jabardasti]]'' | Public prosecutor Hiral Gandhi | |- | rowspan="3" | 2020 ! scope="row" | ''[[Panga (film)|Panga]]'' | Meenu | |- ! scope="row" | ''[[Shakeela (film)|Shakeela]]'' | [[Shakeela]] | |- ! scope="row" | ''[[Ghoomketu]]'' |Pagaliya | |- |rowspan="2"|2021 ! scope="row" | ''[[Madam Chief Minister]]'' | Tara Roopram | <ref>{{Cite news |url=https://m.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/richa-chadha-wields-a-broom-as-she-turns-madam-chief-minister-see-new-poster/story-eMrl6gOQm3ihmMzQzPDHZL_amp.html |title=Richa Chadha wields a broom as she turns Madam Chief Minister, see new poster |work=Hindustan Times |date=4 January 2021 |access-date=4 January 2021 |archive-date=4 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210104074347/https://m.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/richa-chadha-wields-a-broom-as-she-turns-madam-chief-minister-see-new-poster/story-eMrl6gOQm3ihmMzQzPDHZL_amp.html |url-status=live}}</ref> |- ! scope="row" | ''[[Lahore Confidential]]'' | Ananya Srivastav | |- |2023 ! scope="row" | ''[[Fukrey 3]] '' | Bholi Punjaban | |- |2024 ! scope="row" |''[[Girls Will Be Girls (2024 film)|Girls Will Be Girls]]'' |{{n/a}} |Producer |- |TBD ! scope="row" style="background:#ffc;"| ''[[Abhi Toh Party Shuru Hui Hai]]'' {{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}} | {{Sort|Krishna|Sanjana Krishna}} | Filming <ref>{{cite web |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/abhi-toh-party-shuru-hui-hai-anubhav-sinha-film-12-actors-see-photo-5129772/ |title=Meet the cast of Anubhav Sinha's next film Abhi Toh Party Shuru Hui Hai |date=9 April 2018 |website=The Indian Express |language=en-IN |access-date=26 March 2019 |archive-date=26 March 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190326064812/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/abhi-toh-party-shuru-hui-hai-anubhav-sinha-film-12-actors-see-photo-5129772/ |url-status=live}}</ref> |}
=== Podcast === {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" !scope="col"| Year !scope="col"| Title !scope="col"| Role !Co-star !Medium !scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes |- | 2021 | ''Virus 2062'' | Dr. Gaytri |Ali Fazal | Spotify | <ref>{{Cite web |title=Virus 2062 with Ali Fazal & Richa Chadha (Hindi Audio Thriller Podcast) |url=https://open.spotify.com/show/1Bmx7t2vYAa1jGUeJ9f2BO |access-date=8 November 2021 |website=Spotify |language=en |archive-date=8 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211108160140/https://open.spotify.com/show/1Bmx7t2vYAa1jGUeJ9f2BO |url-status=live}}</ref> |}
=== Television === {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Role ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes |- || 2014 ! scope="row" | ''[[24 (Indian TV series)|24]]''<ref>{{cite web |author=IANS |url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/richa-chadda-i-am-not-interested-in-any-tv-show-except-24-653860.html |title=Richa Chadda: I am not interested in any TV show except '24' |publisher=News18 |date=2 December 2013 |access-date=19 January 2020 |archive-date=26 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200926030736/https://www.news18.com/news/india/richa-chadda-i-am-not-interested-in-any-tv-show-except-24-653860.html |url-status=live}}</ref> | Sapna | Cameo appearance |- || 2017–present ! scope="row" | ''[[Inside Edge (TV series)|Inside Edge]]'' |Zarina Malik |<ref>{{Cite magazine |author=Jyoti Kanyal |date=21 November 2019 |title=Richa Chadha: I don't relate to Zarina Malik from Inside Edge at all |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/binge-watch/story/richa-chadha-i-don-t-relate-to-zarina-malik-from-inside-edge-at-all-1621299-2019-11-21 |access-date=9 August 2021 |magazine=India Today |language=en}}</ref> |- || 2019 ! scope="row" |''One Mic Stand''<ref>{{cite web |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/richa-chadha-standup-comedy-one-mic-stand-6119086/ |title=Richa Chadha on One Mic Stand: It is nerve-racking to do stand-up comedy |date=15 November 2019 |work=The Indian Express |access-date=19 January 2020 |archive-date=15 November 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191115144002/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/richa-chadha-standup-comedy-one-mic-stand-6119086/ |url-status=live}}</ref> | Herself | Stand-up comedy |- | 2020 ! scope="row" | ''55 km/sec'' | Srishti | Short film<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2021/feb/04/cosmic-drift-2259199.html |title=Cosmic drift |work=The Indian Express |date=4 February 2021 |accessdate=10 May 2021 |author=Mitra, Shilajit |archive-date=10 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210510142505/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2021/feb/04/cosmic-drift-2259199.html |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/lifestyle/mrinal-dutt-shares-details-of-his-next-project-195474 |title=Mrinal Dutt shares details of his next project |work=The Tribune |date=8 January 2021 |accessdate=10 May 2021 |archive-date=10 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210510184838/https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/lifestyle/mrinal-dutt-shares-details-of-his-next-project-195474 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=20 January 2021 |title=55km/sec review: Richa Chadha, Mrinal Dutt stuck in a confused narrative |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/55kmsec-review-richa-chadha-mrinal-dutt-stuck-in-a-confused-narrative-101611084498530.html |access-date=9 August 2021 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |archive-date=31 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210731194920/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/55kmsec-review-richa-chadha-mrinal-dutt-stuck-in-a-confused-narrative-101611084498530.html |url-status=live}}</ref> |- | 2021 ! scope="row" | ''[[Candy (Indian web series)|Candy]]'' | Ratna Sankhwar |<ref>{{cite web |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/candy-review-ronit-roy-richa-chadha-voot-select-7498754/ |title=Candy Web series |work=The Indian Express |date=10 September 2021 |accessdate=10 September 2021 |author=Sharma, Sampada |archive-date=9 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210909145735/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/candy-review-ronit-roy-richa-chadha-voot-select-7498754/ |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/web-series/article/ronit-roy-richa-chadha-open-up-about-new-web-series-candy-23190046 |title=Candy Richa CHadha, Ronit Roy |work=Mid-day |date=30 August 2021 |accessdate=10 September 2021 |author=ANI |archive-date=12 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210912152109/https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/web-series/article/ronit-roy-richa-chadha-open-up-about-new-web-series-candy-23190046 |url-status=live}}</ref> |- |2022 !scope="row" | ''[[The Great Indian Murder]]'' | [[Deputy Commissioner of Police|DCP]] Sudha Bharadwaj | |- |2023 !scope="row" | ''[[Charlie Chopra & The Mystery Of Solang Valley]]'' |Dolly Chopra |Cameo appearance |- |2024 !scope="row" |''[[Heeramandi]]'' |Lajwanti "Lajjo" |<ref>{{cite news |url=https://variety.com/2021/streaming/news/sanjay-leela-bhansali-heeramandi-netflix-1235037240/ |title=India's Sanjay Leela Bhansali Sets Netflix Series 'Heeramandi' |work=Variety |date=9 August 2021 |access-date=1 February 2024 |archive-date=23 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230823080742/https://variety.com/2021/streaming/news/sanjay-leela-bhansali-heeramandi-netflix-1235037240/ |url-status=live}}</ref> |}
== Accolades == {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" |- ! width=5%|Year ! style="width:20%;"|Film ! style="width:30%;"|Award ! style="width:29%;"|Category ! style="width:15%;"|Result ! width=1%|Ref |- | rowspan="5"| 2013 | rowspan="5"| ''[[Gangs of Wasseypur]]'' | rowspan="2"|[[Filmfare Awards]] | [[Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress|Best Actress (Critics)]] | {{won}} | <ref name="filmafare 2014">{{cite news |title=Winners of 58th Idea Filmfare Awards 2012 |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/4432/Winners+of+58th+Idea+Filmfare+Awards+2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006154650/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/4432/Winners+of+58th+Idea+Filmfare+Awards+2012 |url-status=dead |archive-date=6 October 2014 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=20 January 2013 |access-date=13 January 2013}}</ref> |- | [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress|Best Supporting Actress]] | rowspan="4" {{nom}} | <ref name="filmf 2014">{{cite news |title=58th Idea Filmfare Awards nominations are here! |url=http://www.filmfare.com/news/58th-idea-filmfare-awards-nominations-are-here-2123.html |work=[[Filmfare]] |date=13 January 2013 |access-date=13 January 2013 |archive-date=27 December 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141227075057/http://www.filmfare.com/news/58th-idea-filmfare-awards-nominations-are-here-2123.html |url-status=live}}</ref> |- | [[Screen Awards]] | [[Screen Award for Best Supporting Actress|Best Supporting Actress]] | <ref>{{cite web |title=Nominations of 19th Screen Awards |url=http://screen.indianexpress.com/screenawards2013/nominations.php |publisher=Screen India |access-date=18 February 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130208124031/http://screen.indianexpress.com/screenawards2013/nominations.php |archive-date=8 February 2013}}</ref> |- | [[Stardust Awards]] | [[Stardust Award for Best Supporting Actress|Best Supporting Actress]] | <ref>{{cite web |title=Nominations of Stardust Awards 2014 |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/4437 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130125021050/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/4437 |url-status=dead |archive-date=25 January 2013 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=18 February 2013}}</ref> |- | [[Zee Cine Awards]] | [[Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Female|Best Supporting Actress]] | <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/3007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120131082055/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/3007 |url-status=dead |archive-date=31 January 2012 |title=Winners of Zee Cine Awards 2012 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=23 January 2012 |access-date=16 December 2012}}</ref> |- | rowspan="5"| 2014 | rowspan="2"| ''[[Fukrey]]'' | [[Screen Awards]] | Best Performance in a Comic Role | {{won}} | <ref>{{cite web |title=Winners of 20th Screen Awards |url=http://screenawards.indianexpress.com/ |publisher=Screen Awards |access-date=18 February 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140313230740/http://screenawards.indianexpress.com/ |archive-date=13 March 2014}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2" | [[Star Guild Awards]] | [[Star Guild Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role|Best Actor in a Negative Role]] | rowspan="4" {{nom}} |rowspan="2" |<ref>{{cite web |url=http://starguildawards.org/9th_apsara_awards_winners.html |title=Star Guild Awards – Winners |publisher=Star Guild |access-date=26 January 2014|url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140324173348/http://starguildawards.org/9th_apsara_awards_winners.html |archive-date=24 March 2014}}</ref> |- | rowspan="3"| ''[[Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela]]'' | [[Star Guild Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role|Best Actress in a Supporting Role]] |- | [[International Indian Film Academy Awards]] | [[IIFA Award for Best Supporting Actress|Best Supporting Actress]] | <ref>{{cite news |title=IIFA 2014 Nominations |url=http://www.iifa.com/nominations/ |publisher=IIFA |access-date=4 September 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140822034114/http://iifa.com/nominations/ |archive-date=22 August 2014 |url-status=dead}}</ref> |- | [[Screen Awards]] | [[Screen Award for Best Supporting Actress|Best Supporting Actress]] | <ref>{{cite web |title=Nominations of 20th Screen Awards |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/6002/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140110093128/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/6002 |url-status=dead |archive-date=10 January 2014 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=18 February 2013}}</ref> |- || 2015 || ''[[Masaan]]'' | [[Stardust Awards]] | Editor's Choice Performer of the Year | {{won}} | <ref>{{cite web |title=Winners of Stardust Awards |url=http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/stardust-awards-2016-complete-list-of-winners-1257753 |publisher=Movies NDTV |access-date=19 January 2016 |archive-date=25 January 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160125200252/http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/stardust-awards-2016-complete-list-of-winners-1257753 |url-status=live}}</ref> |- |2016 |[[Sarbjit (film)|''Sarbjit'']] |[[Filmfare Awards]] |[[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress|Best Supporting Actress]] |rowspan="3" {{nom}} | <ref>{{cite web |title=Nominations for Filmfare Awards |url=http://www.filmfare.com/awards/filmfare-awards-2017/nominations |publisher=Filmfare |access-date=20 January 2017 |archive-date=16 January 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170116163746/http://www.filmfare.com/awards/filmfare-awards-2017/nominations |url-status=live}}</ref> |- |2019 |''[[Section 375]]'' |[[Screen Awards]] |[[Screen Award for Best Actress (Critics)|Best Actress (Critics)]] |<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.hotstar.com/ca/tv/star-screen-awards/s-449/main-event-2020/1260015949 |title=Watch Star Screen Awards Season 5 Episode 4 on Hotstar Premium |website=Hotstar |language=en |access-date=25 January 2020 |archive-date=25 January 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200125180350/https://www.hotstar.com/ca/tv/star-screen-awards/s-449/main-event-2020/1260015949 |url-status=live}}</ref> |- |2020 |[[Panga (film)|''Panga'']] |[[Filmfare Awards]] |[[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress|Best Supporting Actress]] |<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.filmfare.com/awards/filmfare-awards-2021/nominations|title=NOMINATIONS FOR 66th VIMAL ELAICHI FILMFARE AWARDS 2021|access-date=28 March 2021|work=[[Filmfare]]}}</ref> |- | 2023 | [[Bollywood Hungama OTT India Fest]] | Most-Loved Couple Of The Year <small>(with [[Ali Fazal]])</small> | {{N/A}} | {{won}} |<ref>{{cite web |title=Winners of the 2023 Awards |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/ott-india-fest/winners.php |access-date=22 January 2024 |archive-date=20 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231020153248/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/ott-india-fest/winners.php |url-status=live }}</ref> |}
===Other honours=== * Richa Chadha was honoured with "Bharat Ratna Dr. Ambedkar Award 2020" for her significant contribution to Indian cinema. She received the honour at [[Raj Bhavan]] from the [[Governor of Maharashtra]], [[Bhagat Singh Koshyari]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/entertainment-news-richa-chadha-honoured-with-bharat-ratna-dr-ambedkar-award-2020/364765 |title=Richa Chadha Honoured With Bharat Ratna Dr Ambedkar Award 2020 |website=outlookindia.com/ |date=19 November 2020 |access-date=2 December 2020 |archive-date=29 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201129011241/https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/entertainment-news-richa-chadha-honoured-with-bharat-ratna-dr-ambedkar-award-2020/364765 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/richa-chadha-honoured-with-bharat-ratna-ambedkar-award-i-woke-up-to-the-greatness-of-the-giant-that-was-babasaheb-very-late-in-life/story-ja8EqIOJZqZJVgCD6FB7ZP.html |title=Richa Chadha honoured with Bharat Ratna Ambedkar award: 'I woke up to the greatness of the giant that was Babasaheb very late in life' |date=20 November 2020 |website=Hindustan Times |access-date=2 December 2020 |archive-date=3 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201203222305/https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/richa-chadha-honoured-with-bharat-ratna-ambedkar-award-i-woke-up-to-the-greatness-of-the-giant-that-was-babasaheb-very-late-in-life/story-ja8EqIOJZqZJVgCD6FB7ZP.html |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/richa-chadha-honoured-with-bharat-ratna-dr-ambedkar-award-1741931-2020-11-18 |title=Richa Chadha honoured with Bharat Ratna Dr Ambedkar Award |date=18 November 2020 |magazine=India Today}}</ref> * In 2023, the [[Government of France]] awarded her with the [[Order of Arts and Letters]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Richa Chadha to receive ‘Chevalier Des Arts et des Lettres’ award from the French government|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/richa-chadha-to-receive-chevalier-des-arts-et-des-lettres-award-from-the-french-government/article67465057.ece|work=The Hindu|date=27 October 2023|access-date=23 May 2026}}</ref> * Richa Chadha was awarded the Woman of Substance at the [[I Am Woman awards]] by [[Karan Gupta]] in September 2024. While accepting the award, Chadha remarked that women's rights are human rights.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/ie-university-recognized-women-leaders-at-i-am-woman-awards/articleshow/113332679.cms|title=IE University recognized women leaders at 'I Am Woman' awards|website= Times of India|date=14 September 2024 |language=en-US|access-date=2024-09-14}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.aninews.in/news/business/i-am-woman-50-by-the-karan-gupta-education-foundation-kgef-and-ie-university-empowering-voices-inspiring-change20240912184426/|title='I Am Woman' 5.0 by The Karan Gupta Education Foundation (KGEF) and IE University:Empowering Voices,Inspiring Change|website= ANI|language=en-US|access-date=2024-09-14}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mid-day.com/buzz/article/womens-empowerment-with-ie-university-2220|title=Women's Empowerment with IE University|website= Mid-Day|date=13 September 2024 |language=en-US|access-date=2024-09-14}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/videos/parties-events/richa-chadha-and-others-grace-i-am-woman-awards-2024-part-3/|title=Richa Chadha and others grace 'I Am Woman' Awards 2024 Part – 3|website= Hungama|language=en-US|access-date=2024-09-14}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.business-standard.com/content/press-releases-ani/i-am-woman-5-0-by-the-karan-gupta-education-foundation-kgef-and-ie-university-empowering-voices-inspiring-change-124091300728_1.html|title='I Am Woman' 5.0 by The Karan Gupta Education Foundation (KGEF) and IE University: Empowering Voices, Inspiring Change|website= Business Standard|language=en-US|access-date=2024-09-14}}</ref>
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