Her Circle Originals With Richa Chadha

Richa Chadha’s work has often lived in the space between identity and individuality. She brings the same energy to life beyond the screen, questioning the stereotypes we inherit, the choices we make and the world we leave behind.

Across her conversation with Tanya Chaitanya in this special episode of Her Circle Originals, she speaks about questioning unrealistic norms that have shaped ideas of beauty and womanhood. She reflects on the colourism she encountered early in her career, the pressures placed on women’s appearances, and the need to make room for women to define themselves on their own terms. Her perspective extends to parenthood too, particularly the responsibility of raising a child with empathy, awareness and a sense of responsibility towards the world around them.

That responsibility extends beyond the home. From advocating humane solutions for stray animals to speaking about elephants in temples, Mumbai’s mangroves and the forests that sustain its future, Richa looks at compassion as something that can shape everyday choices.

There is also a strong creative thread running through it all: Musafiri, her exploration of identity and culture; her work as a producer; her engagement with Indian craft; the many characters she inhabits.

This is a conversation about what we inherit, what we question, and what we choose to pass on.