Richa Chadha Reveals Why Having a Baby Girl Made Her Extremely Anxious And Fearful. Details Inside!

Richa Chadha recently got candid about her emotional journey into motherhood, revealing that her initial reaction to pregnancy was not just joy but deep anxiety and fear. In a recent interview with popular creator Lily Singh, Richa spoke about the thoughts that crossed her mind when she found out she was going to be a mother. The actor revealed she even feared having a baby girl.

Richa Chadha On Struggles Of Being A Mother

During the conversation with Lily Singh, Richa admitted that the idea of raising a child, especially in today’s world, brought a lot of fear. “There’s so much happening climate change, war, violence.I wondered if it was even right to bring a child into this kind of world,” she shared. “And the moment I realised I was going to be someone’s mother, I felt like everything changed overnight. You go from being completely independent to suddenly being responsible for this tiny human who depends on you for everything.”

The worry intensified when she found out she was expecting a daughter. “My first thought was I live in India, I need to buy a gun,” she said with a nervous laugh. “But eventually, I calmed down. I reminded myself that we would raise her to be strong, and that gave me peace.”

Richa and her husband, actor Ali Fazal, welcomed their baby girl on July 16, 2024. The couple announced the news with a joyful statement that read, “We are tickled pink with joy to announce the arrival of a healthy baby girl on 16.07.24! Our families are overjoyed, and we thank our well-wishers for their love and blessings.”

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They have named their daughter Zuneyra Ida Fazal, a name that reflects both cultural depth and personal meaning. While Richa and Ali are known to be open about their relationship, they’ve decided to keep their daughter’s face private for now, choosing to shield her from public attention during her early years.

 

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First Published: July 22, 2025 5:53 PM