Richa Chadha

Actor / Actress

Richa Chadha

Born Patna, Bihar, India 14 credits available

Biography

Richa Chadda is an Indian actress who works in Hindi films. After debuting with a bit role in the comedy film Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! (2008), she worked as a supporting actress in several films. Her major breakthrough was a supporting role in the film noir gangster saga Gangs of Wasseypur (2012), where her role as the bellicose and extremely foul-tongued wife of a gangster earned her a Filmfare award. Her sole foray into mainstream cinema has been as a supporting character in Goliyon Ki Rasleela Ram-Leela (2013). In 2015, Chadda made her debut in a leading role with the drama Masaan, playing a girl caught after indulging in casual sex. The film got a standing ovation when screened at the Cannes film festival. The film has been cited as a milestone in Chadda's career and through it she is said to have created a niche for herself in the Hindi film industry. Chadda has also worked in theatre, essaying the role of a married Delhi-based woman in Trivial Disasters (2014).

Richa Chadha is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 14 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes Heeramandi (2024), The Great Indian Murder (2022), Ghoomketu (2020), Cabaret (2019), Ishqeria (2018), Love Sonia (2018), Fukrey Returns (2017), Inside Edge (2017). The recorded credits span 2006 to 2024, including 11 movies and 3 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.

Profile details

Known forActing
Movies11
TV shows3
Active years represented2006–2024
Place of birthPatna, Bihar, India

Known for

14 titles