Richa Chadha Says She Was Scared To Have A Baby Girl: 'I Felt Like I Had To Buy A Gun'
Actor Richa Chadha has opened up about the rollercoaster of emotions she experienced upon learning she was going to be a mother.
Actor Richa Chadha has opened up about the rollercoaster of emotions she experienced upon learning she was going to be a mother. In an honest conversation with YouTuber and talk show host Lily Singh, Richa revealed that her journey into motherhood didn’t begin with joy, but with a deep sense of anxiety.
Richa Chadha was little afraid before becoming a mom
Reflecting on her initial response, Richa said she was overwhelmed by doubts and concern about the world her child would grow up in. “I was a little bit afraid. There's climate change, there's a genocide, there's so much rubbish going on in the world. Is having a child a good idea?” she said.
The actor, known for her bold and independent personality, admitted that the idea of suddenly becoming responsible for another human being felt daunting. “When you are super independent, that bit changes instantly, because you have to be responsible for a human being. To commit to a child's only supply of food for the first six months at least is a big commitment. My initial response was fear. I was like, oh my god, is my life over?”
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'We live in India, I have to buy a gun'
Richa shared that her fear evolved into a strong sense of protectiveness, especially after learning she was having a daughter. “I was like, ‘We live in India, I have to buy a gun’,” she quipped, before adding, “But then later I was like, ‘No, we will see. We will raise her to be strong like me’.”
Richa and Ali’s baby girl
Richa Chadha and actor-husband Ali Fazal welcomed their daughter on July 16, 2024. Sharing the news with fans via a joint statement, the couple said, “We are tickled pink with joy to announce the arrival of a healthy baby girl on 16.07.24! Our families are overjoyed, and we thank our well-wishers for their love and blessings!”
They have named their daughter Zuneyra Ida Fazal. While the couple has shared their happiness publicly, they have chosen not to reveal their daughter’s face for now.
On the work front
Professionally, Richa was last seen playing the fiery Lajjo in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Netflix series 'Heeramandi'. She’s now gearing up for her next project, a comedy, marking her return to the genre following the success of Fukrey 3.
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