Richa Chadha
Biography
Richa Chadha is an Indian actress who works in Hindi films. She made her debut with a bit role in the comedy film Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! in 2008. Chadha worked as a supporting actress in several films before her major breakthrough in the film noir gangster saga Gangs of Wasseypur in 2012. Her role in this film earned her recognition. Chadha's sole foray into mainstream cinema was as a supporting character in Goliyon Ki Rasleela Ram-Leela in 2013. She made her debut in a leading role with the drama Masaan in 2015, playing a girl caught after indulging in casual sex. Chadha has worked on numerous projects, with 46 known credits.
Career overview
Richa Chadha is an Indian actress who has worked in Hindi films. Her acting career began with a small role in the comedy film Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! in 2008. She then appeared in several films as a supporting actress.
Chadda's major breakthrough came with a supporting role in the 2012 film Gangs of Wasseypur. Her portrayal of the wife of a gangster earned her recognition. She continued to work in supporting roles, including a part in the 2013 film Goliyon Ki Rasleela Ram-Leela.
Chadda made her debut in a leading role with the 2015 drama Masaan. In this film, she played a character who was caught after engaging in casual sex. The film received a standing ovation when screened at the Cannes film festival. With over 40 known credits, Richa Chadha has established herself as a prominent figure in Indian cinema.
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Career timeline
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48 titles- Secret of a Mountain Serpent (2025) Producer
- The Great Indian Kapil Show (2024) as Self
- Heeramandi (2024) as Lajjo
- Girls Will Be Girls (2024) Producer
- Charlie Chopra & the Mystery of Solang Valley (2023) as Lovely Chopra
- Fukrey 3 (2023) as Bholi Punjaban
- Farzi Mushaira (2022)
- The Great Indian Murder (2022) as Sudha Bharadwaj
- Candy (2021) as Ratna Sankhwar
- Call My Agent Bollywood (2021) as Special Appearance
- Call My Agent Bollywood (2021) as Richa Chada
- Call My Agent Bollywood (2021) as Richa Chadha
- Lahore Confidential (2021) as Ananya
- Madam Chief Minister (2021)
- Unpaused (2020) as Devika Khanna (segment "The Apartment")
- Panga (2020) as Meenu
- Ghoomketu (2020) as Pagaliya
- 55 km/sec (2020) as Srishti
- Shakeela (2020) as Shakeela
- Cabaret (2019) as Roza
- One Mic Stand (2019) as Herself
- Section 375 (2019) as Hiral Gandhi
- Love Sonia (2018) as Madhuri
- Ishqeria (2018) as Kuhu
- Daas Dev (2018) as Paro
- 3 Storeys (2018)
- The Drama Company (2017) as Self
- Inside Edge (2017) as Zarina Malik
- Jia aur Jia (2017) as Jia
- Fukrey Returns (2017) as Bholi Punjaban
- The Kapil Sharma Show (2016) as Self
- Sarbjit (2016) as Sukhpreet Kaur
- Chalk N Duster (2016)
- Raakh (2016)
- Comedy Nights Bachao (2015) as Self
- Masaan (2015) as Devi Pathak
- Main Aur Charles (2015) as Mira Sharma
- Son of Abish (2014) as Herself
- Tamanchey (2014)
- Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela (2013) as Raseela
- Fukrey (2013) as Bholi Punjaban
- Gangs of Wasseypur - Making Uncut - The Roots of Revenge from Wasseypur (2013) as Self
- Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 1 (2012) as Nagma
- Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 2 (2012) as Nagma
- Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! (2008) as Dolly
- Ahista Ahista (2006) as Interviewer
- Abhi Toh Jung Hona Baaki Hai
- The Last of Them Plagues Producer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Richa Chadha best known for?
Richa Chadha is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Great Indian Kapil Show (2024), Heeramandi (2024), Panga (2020), Love Sonia (2018).
When and where was Richa Chadha born?
Richa Chadha was born on December 18, 1986 in Patna, Bihar, India.
How many credits does Richa Chadha have?
Richa Chadha has accumulated over 48 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2006 to 2025.
What is Richa Chadha's background in cinema and television?
Richa Chadha is an Indian actress who works in Hindi films. She made her debut with a bit role in the comedy film Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! in 2008. Chadha worked as a supporting actress in several films before her major breakthrough in the film noir gangster saga Gangs of Wasseypur in 2012. Her role in this film earned he...