Richa Chadha on why returning to work after motherhood took longer than expected: ‘Main bikau nahi hoon’ | Lifestyle News
Actor Richa Chadha recently spoke about returning to work after nearly two years, revealing that her absence was shaped not only by pregnancy and postpartum recovery, but also by emotional and professional wounds that took time to heal. After welcoming her daughter Zuni with her husband, actor Ali Fazal, Richa stepped back from the public eye. As she resumed work, she shared a personal note on Instagram, offering insight into why that pause was necessary. “On Sunday, I went back to work after nearly 2 years. As much as I would have liked to get back sooner, my body, my mind wasn’t ready at all. But other than these tangible issues, I have had to deal with deep professional betrayals from close quarters.” Reflecting on her experiences within the industry, she wrote, “I have learnt that in the industry, a rare few have ethics and courage. Most people operate from such deep-seated inferiority complexes and scarcity mentality that they never mean what they say. They’re never happy — like dementors, they suck all joy out …
