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In a joyous announcement, Bollywood stars Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal have welcomed their first child, a baby girl, born on July 16, 2024. The couple shared their happiness with the world through a joint statement on July 18, expressing their gratitude and excitement. “We are tickled pink with joy to announce the arrival of a healthy baby girl on July 16! Our families are overjoyed, and we thank our well-wishers for their love and blessings!” the statement read, signed with love from Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal.
Richa, who announced her pregnancy in February, has been eagerly anticipating this new chapter in her life.The couple, who tied the knot under the Special Marriage Act in 2020 and celebrated their union in 2022, are now embracing parenthood with open arms.
In addition to the baby news, Richa Chadha recently made headlines for her performance in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s upcoming Netflix period drama, “Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar.” At a recent event attended by Bollywood veteran Rekha, Richa shared insights into her role as the courtesan Lajjo. She revealed that she drew inspiration from Rekha’s iconic song “Ye Kya Jagah Hai Doston” from the 1981 musical “Umrao Jaan” for her solo mujra performance in the series.
“There’s a song in the series, which is my solo mujra. For that, I referenced Rekha’s song from Umrao Jaan, ‘Ye kya jagah hai doston’. She has been my inspiration, my hero, and she’s the definition of what an icon is,” Richa said. She further expressed her gratitude for Rekha’s kind words and affection towards her performance, stating, “[Rekha’s] kind words and affection towards my performance in ‘Heeramandi’ left me speechless and deeply touched. I will never forget this night and her blessings, really.”
The event saw Richa donning a stunning black sari adorned with golden floral motifs and embroidered borders, while Rekha exuded elegance in a golden sheer sari paired with matching jewelry and a potli. The two actresses shared a warm hug as they posed for the cameras alongside Bhansali, creating a memorable moment for all attendees.
As Richa and Ali embark on this new journey of parenthood, their fans and well-wishers continue to shower them with love and blessings. The couple’s announcement has added a touch of joy and celebration to the entertainment industry, marking a significant milestone in their personal and professional lives.
Richa, who announced her pregnancy in February, has been eagerly anticipating this new chapter in her life.The couple, who tied the knot under the Special Marriage Act in 2020 and celebrated their union in 2022, are now embracing parenthood with open arms.
In addition to the baby news, Richa Chadha recently made headlines for her performance in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s upcoming Netflix period drama, “Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar.” At a recent event attended by Bollywood veteran Rekha, Richa shared insights into her role as the courtesan Lajjo. She revealed that she drew inspiration from Rekha’s iconic song “Ye Kya Jagah Hai Doston” from the 1981 musical “Umrao Jaan” for her solo mujra performance in the series.
“There’s a song in the series, which is my solo mujra. For that, I referenced Rekha’s song from Umrao Jaan, ‘Ye kya jagah hai doston’. She has been my inspiration, my hero, and she’s the definition of what an icon is,” Richa said. She further expressed her gratitude for Rekha’s kind words and affection towards her performance, stating, “[Rekha’s] kind words and affection towards my performance in ‘Heeramandi’ left me speechless and deeply touched. I will never forget this night and her blessings, really.”
The event saw Richa donning a stunning black sari adorned with golden floral motifs and embroidered borders, while Rekha exuded elegance in a golden sheer sari paired with matching jewelry and a potli. The two actresses shared a warm hug as they posed for the cameras alongside Bhansali, creating a memorable moment for all attendees.
As Richa and Ali embark on this new journey of parenthood, their fans and well-wishers continue to shower them with love and blessings. The couple’s announcement has added a touch of joy and celebration to the entertainment industry, marking a significant milestone in their personal and professional lives.
