A biography for Richa Chadhahasn’t been written yet.
“Owing to our Indian beliefs, not many believe in organ donation. But I think it's an amazing thing to pledge the donation of organs and is not something people should look down upon.”
“When I was younger I would be taken for a ride alot, I would believe anybody at face value, I was quite a lallu actually everybody would fool me, exploit me for my work and talent and I would cry about it later.”
“Most of my experience in theater while I lived in Delhi was outside of college.”
“As a kid, I sang in the school choir.”
“It is important to remember to stay honest and keep your friends close.”
“There is an amazing feminist writer called Lindy West; she wrote a very nice piece for The New York Times. She wrote about Woody Allen, saying if we can't go after your work or your career, we will go after your legacy. You will never be remembered the same way. I think a lot of women will have to take solace in that.”
“When you learn Indian classical music, sometimes it takes decades to perfect a raga.”
“I look at every role like a role and whatever it needs, I do it. I am known for that.”
“There was time when I felt bored as an actor.”
“If I feel sad, I let myself be that. Why should I keep hiding it, lying about it and saying, 'I'll be positive.'”
“I am actually not a big believer in buying properties.”
“The environment of hate needs to be tackled with peace. We are the country that won its freedom through peace, after all.”
“The narrative in 2020 must speak about gender equality which will only come from empowering the women who've been given the short end of the stick for far too long.”
“Trust me, with the kind of roles I have played, it's a miracle that I still have a career. I am a miracle.”
“The only place I want to be recognised is the red carpet or an actor, where I am in my professional capacity. Otherwise I just want to be left alone.”
“Girls should be made aware of the dark reality of human trafficking, right from a young age. High schools and colleges should provide this education, too.”
“I am sexy and I like playing glamorous roles.”
“I have a strong sense of justice.”
“In 2016, I worked on a film called 'Love Sonia,' which was based on human trafficking. While researching on it, I came to understand how privileged I am.”
“I just love to dance and 'Cabaret' seemed like an opportunity where I could explore that. I wanted to take a chance and see if people will accept me in this kind of role, if what is expected of other women is expected of me. Or maybe it's for shock value.”