Richa Chadha to resume work in October after maternity leave
Actor Richa Chadha, currently in the third trimester of her first pregnancy with actor-husband Ali Fazal, has shared her plans to resume work in October. The couple, expecting their child in July, had made their pregnancy announcement back in February. "I am planning to get back to work by October," shared Chadha, indicating a strong commitment to her professional life. She was recently seen in Netflix's Heeramandi.
Chadha's first project post-delivery: A musical romantic comedy
Chadha's first project after her maternity break is a musical romantic comedy. The film, featuring 18 songs and set in a hill station in Himachal Pradesh, revolves around a musical band. "It's a love story but it's kind of like a family film as well with a lot of dynamics." "We plan to start shooting in the second week of October. It's happening in a hill station in Himachal Pradesh," Chadha told Hindustan Times.
Fazal's paternity leave plans, meanwhile, remain uncertain
When questioned about her husband's paternity leave plans, Chadha suggested that the question would be better directed at Fazal himself. "You'll have to ask this to him, but he is very hands-on and he is timing his work commitments also accordingly. I think fathers should always be around." "It's not just about helping the mother but also about getting time with the child."
Chadha's inspiration: Women balancing work and family life
Throughout her pregnancy, Chadha has remained dedicated to her work. She drew inspiration from women who balance work and family life, including her own mother. "The women who work in our house, who do the cleaning, who cooks, ask them how much time do they get for maternity leave? Those women are my heroes." "We have planned in such a way that neither me nor Ali stop working during this time as work is our elixir."
Take a quick look at Fazal-Chadha's relationship
Chadha and Fazal met on the sets of Fukrey in 2012 and became instant friends. As per The Times of India, the duo started dating in 2015 and went public with their relationship in 2017. They also starred in Fukrey Returns, the second installment of the cult franchise. Reportedly, they had planned to tie the knot in 2020 but had to postpone it due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Finally, in 2022, the couple got married in Delhi's Gymkhana Club.
