"It's a lifelong journey": Richa Chadha talks about embracing motherhood

Mar 08, 2025

Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], March 8 : Richa Chadha had an eventful 2024, from starring in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Heeramandi' to producing Girls Will Be Girls and welcoming her first daughter, Zuneyra, in July.
The actress recently attended the IIFA 2025 in Jaipur, where she spoke about her journey as a new mother and the success of her film.
While talking to the media at the event, Richa shared how she is adjusting to motherhood and expressed that it is still a new experience for her and something she is learning every day.
"It's still very soon. She's just a few months old now. I think it's a lifelong journey, so we'll find out how we fare, but the idea is to do our best," she said.
Meanwhile, Richa's film Girls Will Be Girls has received nominations at the IIFA Digital Awards 2025 for Best Director and Best Original Story.
The film recently won the prestigious John Cassavetes Award at the Independent Spirit Awards 2025.
The coming-of-age drama Girls Will Be Girls, produced by Richa Chadha and Claire Chassagne, is a compelling story set in a boarding school in a small Himalayan hill town in northern India. It follows the journey of Mira, a 16-year-old girl whose rebellious awakening is intertwined with her mother's unfulfilled coming-of-age experiences.
The IIFA 2025 is currently underway in Jaipur. The grand IIFA Awards Night, which is set to take place on March 9, will feature a special celebration of the iconic film Sholay on its 50th anniversary, with an exclusive screening at the famous Raj Mandir Cinema. Legendary MMA fighter and combat sports trailblazer Anthony Pettis will also make a special appearance.
This year, the audience will see Kartik Aaryan as the host of the IIFA Awards.
Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor Khan is all set to attend the 25th edition of IIFA as a performer this March, and she will pay tribute to her grandfather and legendary filmmaker Raj Kapoor at the awards show.