Richa Chadha

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Characters played by Richa Chadha

Madhuri — Love Sonia (2018)

A brothel madame who initially treats Sonia with hostility. After being shipped to Hong Kong and later Los Angeles, she becomes affectionate towards Sonia. In Los Angeles, she tragically commits suicide by slitting her wrist during a party.

Nagma — Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 1 (2012)

Sardar's first wife, fiercely loyal and deeply involved in family politics.

Nagma — Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 2 (2012)

Faizal's mother, doubts his revenge capabilities but supports his quest.

Raseela — Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela (2013)

Raseela is Kanji Bhai's widow and a Sanera woman connected to both sides of the feud through her marriage. After Leela Sanera asks Ram Rajadi to take her away, Raseela carries Leela's ultimatum to him, but Ram's friends assault her, triggering further retaliation against Rajadi women.

Ananya — Lahore Confidential (2021)

Ananya is an Indian agent recruited to investigate suspected terror financier Wasim Ahmed Khan by developing a connection with Rauf, a Pakistani cultural event organiser. Her growing affection for Rauf conflicts with her mission, and after Yukti is killed, she confronts him over the blast and struggles to reconcile her personal feelings with her work.

Hiral Gandhi — Section 375 (2019)

Hiral Gandhi is an idealistic lawyer handling her first major case as prosecutor for Anjali Damle. Once Tarun Saluja's trainee, she left his firm because she believed lawyers should passionately pursue justice rather than treat cases as career opportunities. Her understanding changes after Anjali privately admits the accusation was motivated by revenge.

Meenu — Panga (2020)

Meenu is Jaya's former Kabaddi teammate and coach. She helps Jaya prepare for her return by guiding her training when physical fitness and stronger, newer players become major obstacles. Her practical support reconnects Jaya with the sport and strengthens the comeback effort at the center of the story.

Sukhpreet Kaur — Sarbjit (2016)

Sarbjit's devoted wife who manages their household in Punjab alongside her mother-in-law. She raises their two daughters while enduring the long separation caused by her husband's wrongful imprisonment. She joins Dalbir and the children in visiting Sarbjit in Pakistan, sharing heartbreaking moments before his eventual passing.

Bholi Punjaban — Fukrey (2013)

Fierce local gangster who frequently clashes with the protagonists.

Bholi Punjaban — Fukrey 3 (2023)

Ambitious political candidate, manipulative and determined, opposes the Fukras.

Bholi Punjaban — Fukrey Returns (2017)

Ruthless antagonist initially imprisoned by the protagonists; later coerces the Fukrey Boys into launching a fraudulent finance company to secure her release.

Mira Sharma — Main Aur Charles (2015)

Mira Sharma is one of the inmates who escapes from prison with Charles and Richard. She later becomes a police approver and is questioned about why she turned against Charles despite loving him. She says his crimes remain unproved and points to the many years he has spent under trial, linking her personal relationship with him to the legal case.

Career Overview

Richa Chadha has 40 screen credits in a career dating back to 2006. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Fukrey with 3 titles. Signature works include Love Sonia, Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 1. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
40
Birth Date
1986-12-18
Birth Place
Patna, Bihar, India

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q7323499), public domain (CC0).