Richa Chadha Was ‘Firmly Against Having A Child’ Just A Year Ago: Know Why

On July 16th, 2024, Richa Chadha & Ali Fazal welcomed their daughter Zuneyra Ida Fazal. The couple got married on October 4th, 2022 and surprised their fans by announcing their pregnancy on February 9, 2024 through a special social media post captioned, “A tiny heartbeat is the loudest sound in the world”. Although the couple hasn’t revealed Zuneyra’s pictures yet, they are often seen talking about her and sharing their experience as new parents. 

Recently, in an interview with Vogue India, Richa and Ali opened up about how their life has been ever since their little princess was born. 

Richa shared how she was against the idea of having a child owing to climate change. “I don't want to be some kind of consumer robot, constantly looking to buy more things wrapped in plastic that end up in the ocean. In fact, Ali is very mindful of single-use plastics, more so for the baby. A year ago, I was firmly against having a child, and climate change was a very big reason. This is the hottest year we've had, and likely the coolest year you and I will experience going forward. Eco anxiety is a real thing for people like me who lie awake thinking about it”

Richa also revealed that a lot of baby items in her house are actually from her best friend, Dia Mirza’s pregnancy. “Dia Mirza, a really good friend of mine, actually lives her truth. Many of the baby items in my home are from when she was pregnant. The books are gifts from Soha Ali Khan and my prenatal yoga instructor.“

During the interview, Ali also opened up about how much being around his daughter matters to him. “Having a baby fills a void that you weren't even aware existed. That part never ceases to amaze me. It's freakin' hard to work now. I have serious anxiety when I leave home because I just want to see the baby all the time and be around Richa and her.” he shared.