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Richa Chadha Reveals Early Career Betrayal, Urges Indie Filmmakers to Reach Out

Richa Chadha has spoken candidly about an episode of professional sabotage early in her career by someone she deeply trusted. She encouraged independent filmmakers not to hesitate in approaching her, emphasizing she is drawn to good scripts and meaningful stories. The actress is now venturing into a new non-fiction series exploring travel, culture, and human stories across India. The series aims to offer an immersive look at India's diverse landscapes and traditions through a contemporary lens.

Key Points: Richa Chadha on Career Sabotage & New Non-Fiction Series

  • Reveals early career sabotage by a trusted person
  • Encourages indie filmmakers to approach her
  • Prioritizes good scripts and meaningful stories
  • Announces new non-fiction travel series
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Richa Chadha: At the start of my career, had to learn that everyone isn't looking out for you

Actress Richa Chadha opens up about professional betrayal early in her career and encourages indie filmmakers to approach her with good scripts.

"I had to learn the hard lesson that everyone isn't so looking out for you. - Richa Chadha"

Mumbai, Feb 17

Actress-producer Richa Chadha has spoken about an episode of professional sabotage early in her career by someone she deeply trusted and said that it was at the early stages of her career that she'd learn that not everyone is "looking out for you."

Speaking openly about her journey, Richa encouraged indie creators not to hesitate when it comes to reaching out.

"There's sometimes a consensus that actors like me often shouldn't be approached by indie filmmakers. There's an assumption that it's tough to approach us. But that's not near the truth."

The actress added: "Personally for me as an actor, I only care for good scripts, earnest writing, and what the impact or meaning of the story and role is. I always want to be part of the right kind of stories," she said.

Richa also shared about being undermined during her early years in the industry.

Without naming names, she revealed that someone she trusted implicitly had worked against her interests at a crucial stage.

The actress added, "Given this thought of reservations of filmmakers to approach me. I do recollect very strongly that at the very start of my career i had to learn the hard lesson that everyone isn't so looking out for you."

"That was me being naive. So many feel threatened even by a margin and absolutely do not want you to outdo them or take away their shine or spotlight. This very experience was quite disturbing for me. But one has to learn the hard way and learn to guard their own choices," she shared.

On the work front, the actress is taking on a new venture, a non-fiction series that delves into travel, culture, and the stories that define people and places across India. She says it is coming from a place of curiosity and empathy.

The upcoming series will explore the richness of India's diverse landscapes, communities, traditions, and lived experiences, offering audiences a vibrant, immersive look at culture through a contemporary lens.

With this non-fiction series, Richa aims to inspire audiences to see familiar places with fresh eyes while discovering lesser-known narratives that celebrate India's cultural depth and human spirit. Details regarding the format, collaborators, and platform will be announced in due course.

- IANS

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Rohit P
This is a lesson for every young professional, not just in Bollywood. In corporate India too, you learn quickly that not every colleague is your friend. Trust has to be earned. Wishing her all the best for her new venture.
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Aman W
Respect for her honesty. But sometimes I feel actors only talk about these struggles after they've "made it". What about the thousands of struggling actors facing similar issues daily? The industry needs systemic change, not just anecdotes.
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Sarah B
Her point about indie filmmakers is so important! There's so much talent in regional and independent cinema that gets overlooked because of these assumptions. Hope more established actors follow her lead.
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Vikram M
"So many feel threatened even by a margin" – this line hits home. It's the crab mentality, yaar. Seen it in offices, colleges, everywhere. Good that she's channeling her energy into positive projects now. The travel series sounds fascinating!
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Kavya N
Always admired Richa for choosing different roles. From 'Fukrey' to 'Masaan', she proves content is king. Her new series exploring India's diversity is much needed. We have such beautiful stories in every corner of our country.

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