Richa Chadha
About Richa Chadha
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).
Filmography(23)
| Film | Release Date | Role | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
Secret of a Mountain Serpent Drama | 28 Aug 2025 | Producer | Released |
 Girls Will Be Girls Drama | 21 Aug 2024 | Producer | Hit |
 Fukrey 3 Comedy | 28 Sept 2023 | Bholi Punjaban | Released |
 Lahore Confidential Thriller | 4 Feb 2021 | Ananya | Released |
 Madam Chief Minister Drama | 22 Jan 2021 | Actor | Released |
 Shakeela Drama | 25 Dec 2020 | Shakeela | Released |
 55 km/sec Science fiction | 20 Dec 2020 | Srishti | Hit |
 Unpaused Comedy | 18 Dec 2020 | Devika Khanna (segment "The Apartment") | Released |
 Ghoomketu Comedy | 22 May 2020 | Pagaliya | Released |
 Panga Romance | 24 Jan 2020 | Meenu | Released |
 Section 375 Drama | 13 Sept 2019 | Hiral Gandhi | Hit |
 Cabaret Music | 8 Jan 2019 | Roza | Flop |
 Ishqeria Comedy | 21 Sept 2018 | Kuhu | Average |
 Love Sonia Drama | 14 Sept 2018 | Madhuri | Hit |
 Daas Dev Thriller | 23 Mar 2018 | Paro | Released |
 3 Storeys Drama | 9 Mar 2018 | Actor | Hit |
 Fukrey Returns Comedy | 7 Dec 2017 | Bholi Punjaban | Released |
 Jia aur Jia Drama | 27 Oct 2017 | Jia | Average |
 Raakh Thriller | 7 Nov 2016 | Actor | Released |
 Sarbjit Drama | 20 May 2016 | Sukhpreet Kaur | Hit |
 Chalk N Duster Drama | 15 Jan 2016 | Actor | Released |
 Main Aur Charles Drama | 30 Oct 2015 | Mira Sharma | Released |
 Masaan Drama | 24 Jul 2015 | Devi Pathak | Blockbuster |
Career Timeline
23 films · Debut 2015
Frequent Co-stars(8)
Trailers(8)
Richa Chadha – Career & Contributions to Hindi Cinema
Richa Chadha is one of bollywood's celebrated actors, having contributed to 23 hindi films in the hindi film industry (popularly known as bollywood), headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Throughout their career, Richa Chadha has collaborated with some of bollywood's finest artists, including Ali Fazal, Pankaj Tripathi, Mrighdeep Singh Lamba. These on-screen partnerships have resonated strongly with bollywood audiences.
Richa Chadha has worked across multiple genres in hindi cinema, including Drama, Romance, Comedy, Thriller, Biography, Mystery. This versatility has made them a sought-after name across all kinds of bollywood productions.
Richa Chadha made their hindi film debut in 2015 with the film Masaan. Since then, they have steadily grown into one of bollywood's most recognised faces, building a loyal fanbase across Odisha and among the global bollywood diaspora.
Follow Richa Chadha's complete filmography, songs, trailers and box office records on The Cinema Verse — the most comprehensive bollywood cinema database online.
FAQs about Richa Chadha
How many hindi films has Richa Chadha acted in?▼
Richa Chadha has been part of 23 hindi films in bollywood, spanning genres such as Drama, Romance, Comedy.
What is Richa Chadha's most popular hindi film?▼
Richa Chadha's notable hindi films include "Secret of a Mountain Serpent", "Girls Will Be Girls", "Fukrey 3". Visit each movie page on The Cinema Verse for detailed cast, songs and review information.
What is Richa Chadha's role in hindi cinema?▼
Richa Chadha works as a Actor in the hindi film industry (bollywood). 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...
When did Richa Chadha debut in bollywood?▼
Richa Chadha made their bollywood debut in 2015 with the film "Masaan".
What genres has Richa Chadha worked in?▼
Richa Chadha has worked in Drama (19 films), Romance (6 films), Comedy (5 films), Thriller (4 films), Biography (2 films), Mystery (1 film) in their hindi film career.