Richa Chadha

I want to be as real as possible. I aim to be that.

— Richa Chadha

I have a strong sense of justice.

— Richa Chadha

I don't fight my emotions.

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I am always nervous before the release of any film.

— Richa Chadha

Once in a while, I remember that I am famous.

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I think we have to question our own culture.

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People think I am not funny. I am very intense.

— Richa Chadha

I definitely am keen on doing films in the West.

— Richa Chadha

I would love to take up interesting roles if they come my way.

— Richa Chadha

Acting is probably the only profession where you are relying only on empathy.

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I am actually not a big believer in buying properties.

— Richa Chadha

The script determines the costumes. At least that is how I like to work.

— Richa Chadha

I always knew I wanted to be an actress, but I did not confide in my parents.

— Richa Chadha

When I did 'Gangs,' I didn't have a manager, a PR or stylist.

— Richa Chadha

Comparing Bollywood and Hollywood is like comparing America's market, roads and economy to ours.

— Richa Chadha

If I wear a designer outfit in a film like 'Masaan' then it would look wrong.

— Richa Chadha

For all the good that Alok Nath had done, being perceived as a father figure, the fact that he was hitting on…

— Richa Chadha

I got some advertisement work and I also did 12 to 15 workshops to enhance my acting skills because there is no…

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I have always believed that more stories of women in leadership roles need to be told and I am glad I could…

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I want to do good films. It is not that I have any problem doing commercial roles, with all the glitter. I…

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I may not be able to prevent a million girls or boys from being trafficked, but I can at least help out…

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The kind of films that I do... they don't really have the budget for the actress to wear designer clothes. I think…

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Feminism basically says both men and women are equal. It doesn't say women are better or men are stupid.

— Richa Chadha

Owing to our Indian beliefs, not many believe in organ donation. But I think it's an amazing thing to pledge the donation…

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I think your first relationship that you need to master is with yourself, your body, your mind, with your heart when you…

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When I was younger I would be taken for a ride alot, I would believe anybody at face value, I was quite…

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I just love to dance and 'Cabaret' seemed like an opportunity where I could explore that. I wanted to take a chance…

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There is an amazing feminist writer called Lindy West; she wrote a very nice piece for The New York Times. She wrote…

— Richa Chadha

The notion people have about me is that I am always angry and irritated. Also, I report late to work and I…

— Richa Chadha

I hate it when people look at marriage, especially when it comes to girls as 'settling down.' First of all 'settle' sounds…

— Richa Chadha

My grandmother passed away before I could get to know her. She had an interest in films and writing. She wrote two…

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I judge the importance of my character by seeing how much the movie will be affected if you take my role out.…

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Both my parents are from academics.

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My parents are my biggest supporters and fans.

— Richa Chadha

My interest in writing is not new.

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There is always enough room for good actors.

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I am a certified hippie and I love nature.

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I dress casually, but never badly.

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There was time when I felt bored as an actor.

— Richa Chadha

As a kid, I sang in the school choir.

— Richa Chadha