Actress Richa Chadha who played the role of a female fatale resident in a chawl was seen with Ali Fazal at the Oscar parties in Los Angeles. The actress stated that she had some work in LA had Ali Fazal had to attend the party so they both decided to have a mini-vacation. She further also spoke about the parties she attended with Ali Fazal.
Richa Chadha said, “I had some work in LA and Ali had to attend these pre-Oscar events, so we decided to make a mini-vacation out of it. It was a lot of fun. We got to attend a lot of high-profile prestigious events like Elton’s John’s AIDS memorial dinner, WME (William Morris Endeavor Entertainment) party and the Vanity Fair party in addition to some other really posh parties where we got to interact with really interesting people from all over the world.”
She further added, “But I’ll tell you one thing. We did get to observe how different the work ethics are in Hollywood as compared to Indian cinema which we rather subserviently refer to as ‘Bollywood’. Can’t we find a term more organic and less imitative for Hindi cinema?”
Talking about Ali’s film the actress said, “I wasn’t disappointed when Ali’s film ‘Victoria & Abdul’ did not win an Oscar. I was just proud he was part of this film. Tell me how many Indian actors get to play the title role in a Hollywood film and that too opposite the indomitable Judi Dench? I am very proud of Ali and the film. The film got these Oscar nominations. For the rest of his life, we can be proud of the fact that Ali was showcased for the nominations in two major categories.”
She also added, “I hate discussing my relationship and possible marriage. That becomes the headline and I hate that. I don’t enjoy so much scrutiny of my personal life.”
The actress has also given the nod to a biopic on the Tamil/Telugu/Malayalam adult star Shakeela. She isn’t willing to reveal much about the role. “It’s still under discussion and we’re still trying to figure out the logistics. But Shakeela was an entertainer ahead of her times. I will play her as a someone who didn’t fear the camera.”
About ‘3 Storeys’, Richa said, “It was always meant to be a brief role. ‘3 Storeys’ has an ensemble cast and I am just happy to be part of such a brave film. It’s a bit of a thriller, a mystery, and a social statement. I have a much more substantial role in Sudhir Mishra’s ‘Daas Dev’. It’s a romantic thriller set against a political backdrop. I think the release has been pushed ahead a bit, so it won’t be released in March.”
She further added, “Sudhir Mishra’s films always finds its own audience, so I am not worried about when it releases. ‘Daas Dev’ offers a revisionist take on Saratchandra Chatterjee’s ‘Devdas’. My character is a feminist interpretation on Paro. I hope the audience enjoys watching it as much as I enjoyed playing it.”
Richa Chadha concluded by saying, “I’ve just signed a few more interesting films. And I am also finding my feet in Hollywood thanks to the LA trip we just made. My 'Fukrey Returns' has been a success and that has a made a lot of difference to my career. I am sure this year I am again to surprise myself.”