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India Today
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Richa Chadha on raising a girl: We live in India, I have to buy a gun
In July 2024, actor Richa Chadha welcomed her daughter Zuneyra, experiencing both immense joy and unexpected anxiety about parenthood and the state of the world. Initially joking about needing a gun to protect her, she soon resolved to raise her daughter to be an interview with Lily Singh, Richa Chadha admitted that her initial reaction to motherhood was fear. She questioned, 'I was a little bit afraid. With climate change, genocide, and so much chaos in the world, is having a child even a good idea?'advertisementShe reflected on how parenthood completely transformed her once-independent lifestyle, as caring for a baby comes with immense responsibility. Discussing the challenge of being solely responsible for her child's nourishment during the first six months, she called it 'a big commitment,' adding, 'My initial response was fear. I wondered, oh my god, is my life over?' Richa's early anxiety turned into determination when she learned she was expecting a daughter. She joked, 'I thought, 'We live in India, I need to buy a gun,'' expressing her protective instincts. But she soon shifted her perspective, adding, 'No, we'll see. We'll raise her to be strong like me.'Recently, the 'Fukrey' actor celebrated her daughter Zuneyra's first birthday, Richa shared a heartfelt Instagram reel showcasing cherished moments from her pregnancy and the early stages of motherhood, capturing the emotions of her transformative journey.- EndsMust Watch
Time of India
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Richa Chadha reveals her first reaction after having a daughter: 'We live in India, have to buy a gun'
In July 2024, Richa Chadha welcomed her daughter Zuneyra, feeling both joy and unexpected anxiety about parenthood and the world's state. Initially fearful, she joked about needing a gun for protection but soon resolved to raise her daughter strong. In July 2025, she celebrated Zuneyra's first birthday with an emotional Instagram post. In July 2024, Richa Chadha welcomed her daughter, Zuneyra Ida Fazal, into the world. While the occasion brought immense happiness, the actor also opened up about feeling unexpected anxiety regarding her new role as a parent and the state of the world. As Zuneyra celebrated her first birthday on July 16, 2025, the actress took a moment to reflect on the profound changes motherhood has brought to her life. Initial Feelings of Fear During the interview with Lily Singh, Richa admitted that her immediate feeling was one of fear. She said, 'I was a little bit afraid. There's climate change, there's a genocide, there's so much rubbish going on in the world. Is having a child a good idea?' She reflected on how becoming a parent changed her independent lifestyle overnight, as caring for a baby means taking on great responsibility. Highlighting the challenge of being solely responsible for her child's nourishment for the first six months, she described it as 'a big commitment. ' She confessed, 'My initial response was fear. I was like, oh my god, is my life over?'. Transforming Anxiety into Determination Richa's initial anxiety transformed into strong resolve after she discovered she was having a daughter. She humorously admitted, 'I was like, 'We live in India, I have to buy a gun',' reflecting her concern for her child's safety. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like They Were So Beautiful Before; Now Look At Them; Number 10 Will Shock You Reportingly Undo But she quickly reconsidered and said, 'No, we will see. We will raise her to be strong like me.' Celebrating a Milestone with an Emotional Post To mark her daughter Zuneyra's first birthday, Richa recently posted an emotional Instagram reel featuring highlights from her pregnancy and the early days of motherhood. The video beautifully captured the special moments and emotions she experienced throughout this transformative journey. She captioned the post, 'For bringing so much colour into all our lives! A year ago I gave birth to a healthy baby girl at Breach Candy Hospital. Labour lasted a few hours, delivery only about 20 minutes, natural birth! Life hasn't been the same since, particularly me… I feel rearranged from the insides out… my brain, my heart, my body, my soul. Zuneyra was born a year ago and so was I. Reborn as a mom. An entirely new being, than what existed before."
India Today
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
My baby, my vagina: Richa Chadha on criticism over natural birth remark
Actor Richa Chadha recently addressed social media criticism after she shared a birthday post dedicated to daughter Zuneyra. She got into a heated debate with an Instagram user who objected to her mentioning the term - "natural birth".Richa, while expressing gratitude over Zuneyra's first birthday, wrote a heartfelt note on Instagram. Her post titled, "Thank you Zuni," read, "For bringing so much colour into all our lives! A year ago I gave birth to a healthy baby girl at Breach Candy Hospital. Labour lasted a few hours, delivery only about 20 minutes, natural birth! Life hasn't been the same since, particularly me."advertisementIt further read, "I feel rearranged from the insides out my brain, my heart, my body, my soul Zuneyra was born a year ago and so was I. Reborn as a mom. An entirely new being, than what existed before. A life and child with the man of your dreams if this isn't a blessing I don't know what is." While reacting to the note, an Instagram user commented, "Every birth is natural, thanks to science nowadays they're being assisted to help the Mom and the kid." The 'Fukrey 3' actor replied, "If I said normal delivery, you'd have said the same thing."Another user responded to Richa and mentioned, "Please, the word normal meant everything to every mother. Don't say it like that because it hurts others who feel like they don't have the mind and zeal to go through it so saying it like that is normal is traumatising and, if you meant the other way around to say normal delivery, then even the ones that are Caesarian is normal because over 50% of women are doing it."The actor addressed the comment and wrote, "But what if I don't want to say vaginal delivery? It is my page and also my vagina and my baby. And feminism taught me to use words of my choosing. So."Along with her gratitude note, Richa also added a video montage. It featured Ali Fazal touching Richa's baby bump, getaways where the couple enjoys quality time together, and snippets of Zuneyra playing with their video here: Richa and Ali welcomed Zuneyra on July 16, 2024. The couple got married in an eco-friendly ceremony in September was recently seen in Anurag Basu's ' Dino'. The film also featured Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara Ali Khan, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Anupam Kher, Neena Gupta, Pankaj Tripathi and Konkona Sen Sharma in key roles.- EndsMust Watch
Time of India
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Richa Chadha celebrates daughter Zuneyra's first birthday, faces backlash over ‘natural birth' phrase; hits back at trolls
Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal celebrated their daughter Zuneyra's first birthday with heartfelt reflections on motherhood. Richa's mention of a 'natural birth' sparked mixed reactions, prompting her response. Despite some criticism, many fans praised her honesty. The couple married in 2020 and welcomed Zuneyra in July 2024. Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal are joyfully marking a heartfelt milestone as their daughter, Zuneyra, turns one. Reflecting on this past year, Richa shared moving thoughts about how becoming a mother has deeply changed her life and transformed her perspective. Emotional Note on Motherhood Taking to her Instagram handle, the actress wrote, 'For bringing so much colour into all our lives! A year ago I gave birth to a healthy baby girl at Breach Candy Hospital. Labour lasted a few hours, delivery only about 20 minutes, natural birth! Life hasn't been the same since, particularly me… I feel rearranged from the insides out… my brain, my heart, my body, my soul. Zuneyra was born a year ago and so was I. Reborn as a mom. An entirely new being, than what existed before. A life and child with the man of your dreams… if this isn't a blessing I don't know what is ." Backlash on 'Natural Birth' Terminology While most fans and celebrities flooded her comments with love and warm wishes, a few took issue with her use of the term 'natural birth.' One follower remarked, 'Every birth is natural, thanks to science nowadays they're being assisted to help the Mom and the kid.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Richa's Response and Continued Debate Richa quickly replied to the comments, stating, 'If I said normal delivery, you'd have said the same thing." Meanwhile, another user urged sensitivity around the term, saying, 'Please the word normal meant everything to every mothers don't say it like that because it hurts others… even the ones that are Caesarian is normal because over 50% of women are doing it." Support from Fans Despite the mixed reactions, a large number of people expressed their support for Richa, valuing her sincere and heartfelt expression about the journey of motherhood. Richa and Ali 's Journey For those unfamiliar, Richa and Ali Fazal 's story began in 2013 during the filming of 'Fukrey'. Their romance blossomed in 2016, and they revealed their relationship to the world in 2017, with Richa by Ali's side at the Venice Film Festival for his movie Victoria and Abdul. The pair got married in an interfaith ceremony in October 2020 and welcomed their daughter, Zuneyra, on July 16, 2024.
News18
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Richa Chadha Celebrates Daughter's 1st Birthday, Faces Criticism Over ‘Natural Birth' Term
Last Updated: Richa Chadha marked her daughter Zuneyra's first birthday with a heartfelt post that sparked a debate about the term 'natural birth'. Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal are celebrating a special milestone, their daughter Zuneyra's first birthday. Marking the occasion with an emotional note, Richa reflected on her journey into motherhood and the transformative year that followed her daughter's birth. Taking to Instagram, the actress wrote, 'For bringing so much colour into all our lives! A year ago I gave birth to a healthy baby girl at Breach Candy Hospital. Labour lasted a few hours, delivery only about 20 minutes, natural birth! Life hasn't been the same since, particularly me… I feel rearranged from the insides out… my brain, my heart, my body, my soul. Zuneyra was born a year ago and so was I. Reborn as a mom. An entirely new being, than what existed before. A life and child with the man of your dreams… if this isn't a blessing I don't know what is❤️🌻." While most fans and celebrities flooded her comments with love and warm wishes, a few took issue with her use of the term 'natural birth." One follower commented, 'Every birth is natural, thanks to science nowadays they're being assisted to help the Mom and the kid." Richa was quick to respond, writing, 'If I said normal delivery, you'd have said the same thing." Another user pointed out, 'Please the word normal meant everything to every mothers don't say it like that because it hurts others… even the ones that are Caesarian is normal because over 50% of women are doing it." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Richa Chadha (@therichachadha) Despite the comments, many supported Richa, appreciating her raw and honest words about motherhood. For those unfamiliar with their journey, Richa and Ali met in 2013 on the sets of Fukrey. They began dating in 2016 and made their relationship public in 2017 when Richa accompanied Ali to the Venice Film Festival for the premiere of his film Victoria and Abdul. The couple tied the knot in an interfaith ceremony in October 2020, and welcomed their daughter Zuneyra on July 16, 2024. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
