Richa Chadha

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Richa Chadha is an acclaimed Indian actress and producer known for her versatile performances in Hindi cinema. Born on 18 December 1986 in Amritsar, she moved to Delhi to pursue her education at St. Stephen's College. 

Career Highlights

Breakthrough: Her career took off with the role of Nagma Khatoon in the 2012 crime epic Gangs of Wasseypur, which earned her the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress.

Notable Films: She is widely recognised for her portrayal of the bold Bholi Punjaban in the Fukrey series (2013–2023) and for her poignant performance in the critically acclaimed Masaan (2015), which was screened at the Cannes Film Festival.

Streaming Success: She has starred in popular series like Inside Edge and most recently in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's period drama Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar (2024). 

Recent Ventures

Production: Under her production banner, Pushing Buttons Studios (co-founded with Ali Fazal), she produced Girls Will Be Girls, which received the John Cassavetes Award at the 40th Film Independent Spirit Awards.

New Projects: In early 2026, she announced a new non-fiction series focused on travel, culture, and India's regional histories.

Activism: Known for being vocal, she recently expressed strong disapproval of Indian-American author Deepak Chopra following his name's appearance in the Epstein Files documents.