Personal Information

Full Name: Richa Chadha

Nickname: Richa, Chadda

Country/State: India

Date of Birth: 1986-12-18

Languages Known: Hindi, English, Punjabi

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Food Habit: Non-Vegetarian

Religion: Hinduism

Hobbies: Reading (literature & poetry), writing (columns & scripts), fitness & yoga, traveling, spending time with daughter, social & political discussions

Education

School: St. Mark's Senior Secondary Public School, Paschim Vihar, Delhi

College: Jesus and Mary College, University of Delhi

Degrees Obtained: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English Literature

Physical Stats

Height: 165 cm

Weight: 55 kg

Family Information

Parents: Not Public

Siblings: Not publicly disclosed

Marital Status: married

Wife: Ali Fazal (actor)

Children: 1

Career

Current Position: Actress, Producer, Writer, Activist (active in Hindi films & OTT; strong voice in social & political issues)

Skills:

Net Worth: Approximately ₹80–130 crore (from films, OTT, endorsements, production, investments)

Awards & Achievements: National Film Award – Special Jury Award – Gangs of Wasseypur (2012) Filmfare OTT Award for Best Supporting Actress – Delhi Crime (2019) Screen Award for Best Supporting Actress – Gangs of Wasseypur (2013) Known for breakthrough in Gangs of Wasseypur (2012), Masaan (2015), Fukrey series, Delhi Crime (2019), Sacred Games (2018), Heeramandi (2024), Yeh Kaali Kaali Aankhein (2022) One of the most respected actresses for parallel & content-driven cinema; vocal feminist & political commentator

Biography Details

Richa Chadha (born December 18, 1986, in Amritsar) is an acclaimed Indian actress, producer, and activist. She debuted in Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! (2008) but gained massive recognition with Gangs of Wasseypur (2012), earning National Special Jury Award.

Known for powerful, unconventional roles in Masaan (2015), Fukrey series, Delhi Crime (2019), Sacred Games, Heeramandi (2024), and Yeh Kaali Kaali Aankhein (2022). Married to actor Ali Fazal since December 2022, mother to daughter Doris (2023). A strong voice on feminism, secularism, caste issues, and women's rights, she writes columns and speaks publicly on social-political matters. At 39, she balances selective acting, production, motherhood, and activism with a fearless & articulate persona.

• January 2026: Richa Chadha turned 40 (December 18, 2025); shared emotional family photos with husband Ali Fazal and daughter Doris; reflected on motherhood, career, and activism in heartfelt Instagram post.
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• January 2026: Heeramandi Season 2 officially announced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali; Richa confirmed to reprise her role – shooting expected to begin mid-2026.
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• January 2026: Continued sharp political & feminist commentary on X/Twitter; criticized recent policies on women's safety & minority rights; posts widely discussed & shared.
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• Ongoing: Active on social media with family moments, social-political opinions, and occasional wellness posts. No controversies in early 2026; focus on OTT/film projects, motherhood, and activism. Remains one of the most vocal & respected voices in Indian entertainment.

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