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Richa Chadda Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 14, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth18 December 1986

Age38 Years

BirthplaceAmritsar, Punjab, India

ProfessionActor, Model, Producer

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseAli Fazal

FamilyParents: Somesh Chadda and Kusum Chadda; four brothers

Net worthRs. 31 crores (as of 2022)

Richa Chadda Biography

Richa Chadda is an Indian actor and producer known for versatile performances in films and web series. Born in Amritsar and raised in Delhi, she trained in

Early life and background

Richa Chadda was born on 18 December 1986 in Amritsar, Punjab, and grew up in Delhi. She attended Sardar Patel Vidyalaya in New Delhi and went on to study at St. Stephen's College, Delhi, where she completed a bachelor's degree in History. She later earned a post graduate diploma in Social Communications Media. Her family includes her parents Somesh and Kusum Chadda and four younger brothers; her mother worked as a political science professor and her father is described as a businessman.

Career

Chadda began her professional life with modelling and theatre. She trained under noted theatre director Barry John and performed in stage productions across India. Before her first acting role, she worked as a writer for a magazine and also directed and wrote a short documentary titled Rooted In Hope in 2006.

Her film debut came in 2008 with Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! in which she played the role of Dolly. She came to wider attention for her portrayal of Nagma Khatoon in the two-part crime drama Gangs of Wasseypur (2012). Subsequent roles established her as a performer capable of range: she played Bholi Punjaban in Fukrey (2013), Devi Pathak in Masaan (2015), and appeared in films such as Sarbjit (2016), Cabaret (2019), Section 375: Marzi Ya Zabardasti (2019), Shakeela (2020), and Madam Chief Minister (2021).

Chadda has also worked in short films and web projects. She produced the short film Khoon Aali Chithi (2017) and acted in the short 55 km/sec (2020). Her streaming credits include Candy (Voot, 2021), The Great Indian Murder (Disney+ Hotstar, 2022), Charlie Chopra & The Mystery of Solang Valley (SonyLIV, 2023), and Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar (Netflix, 2024).

In 2021 she and actor Ali Fazal launched a production company called Pushing Buttons Studios. Her work has been recognized with several awards across her career, including a Best Actress (Critics) Filmfare award for Gangs of Wasseypur, a Screen Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role for Fukrey, a Stardust Editor's Choice Performer of the Year (Female) award for Masaan, and recent honours for performances in The Great Indian Murder and Fukrey 3.

Public profile

Chadda is outspoken on social and political issues and has publicly supported student protests and other causes. She partnered with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) on a campaign encouraging people to avoid eating fish and adopt vegetarian choices. During the COVID-19 pandemic she co-created The Kindry, a social initiative to highlight positive stories and acts of kindness.

Her public persona includes a visible interest in fashion—she has walked the ramp at events such as Lakmé Fashion Week—and an affinity for animal welfare; she keeps two pet cats. Chadda has also spoken about body image and shared her personal experience of gaining and later losing weight while discussing industry pressures.

Personal life

Richa Chadda is married to actor Ali Fazal; the couple wed on 4 October 2022 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. They welcomed a daughter, Zuneyra, born on 16 July 2024. She follows a vegan diet, lists sports and music among her hobbies, and has tattoos on both wrists bearing personal inscriptions.

Latest updates

In recent years Chadda has continued to work across film and streaming platforms, with a 2024 role as Lajwanti in the Netflix series Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar. She remains active in producing through Pushing Buttons Studios and continues to receive recognition for both comedic and dramatic roles.
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Recent Work

The Great Indian Murder

Web series in which she played DCP Sudha Bharadwaj (Disney+ Hotstar, 2022)

2022
Charlie Chopra & The Mystery of Solang Valley

Web series (SonyLIV, 2023)

2023
Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar

Netflix series in which she played Lajwanti (Lajjo) (2024)

2024
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Career Highlights

  1. Film debut in Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! (2008)
  2. Breakout performance as Nagma Khatoon in Gangs of Wasseypur (2012)
  3. Awarded Best Actress (Critics) at Filmfare for Gangs of Wasseypur
  4. Won Screen Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role for Fukrey
  5. Co-founder of production company Pushing Buttons Studios (2021)
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Net Worth

Rs. 31 crores (as of 2022)

Figures are editorial estimates based on publicly available reporting and may change as new information emerges.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Richa Chadda born?

18 December 1986

What is Richa Chadda known for?

Actor, Model, Producer

What is Richa Chadda’s marital status?

Married

Who is Richa Chadda married to?

Ali Fazal

What is Richa Chadda’s net worth?

Rs. 31 crores (as of 2022)