Richa Chadha recently shared that she almost gave up many times when things didn't seem to work out. Ali Fazal's take on this matter won hearts.
Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal are currently one of Bollywood’s favourite power couple, not only for their exceptional chemistry but also for their relentless journey to making a mark in the industry as outsiders. Fans love them not only for their great work but also for their real-life love story and marriage. They've both had impressive careers with successful and acclaimed projects, but it wasn't always easy.
Recently, Richa and Ali successfully ventured into the world of production with their first film, Girls Will Be Girls, which premiered on December 18, 2024, on Amazon Prime Video. For the same, the couple have been quite busy promoting their production debut, and the film has already been making waves for its unique storyline. Recently, during their film’s promotion at the fifth edition of SCREEN Live at IIT Delhi, Richa and Ali opened up about battling hopelessness. Richa Chadha left everyone in splits when she admitted:
“I have this point every six months to give up and start again.”
When Richa opened up, Ali chimed in with a simple yet powerful response which deeply resonated with audiences. Ali quipped:
"You have to be relentless."
Ali’s positive attitude in the face of difficulties is a major support that keeps the two going, despite momentary difficulties when self-doubt starts to creep in. As outsiders carving their niches into the industry, Richa and Ali are not ready to bow to inconveniences, even if it means breaking their fixed deposits! During the conversation, Ali Fazal shared how he and Richa had to rely on personal savings and creative collaborations to bring Girls Will Be Girls to life. Talking about the power of jugaad, Ali said:
“We are all from a country that is famous for its jugaad, its ability to figure out a way to get things done. Honestly, we asked for money from here and there, and even broke our FDs to fund Girls Will be Girls. But we managed. Now, it is getting a nice release, and many sections of the audience are watching it. It is possible.”
Girls Will Be Girls is the first work of Richa and Ali’s production house, Pushing Buttons Studios. It is a coming-of-age Indo-French drama set in a Himalayan boarding school. The film also marks the debut of newcomer leads, Preeti Panigrahi and Kesav Binoy Kiron. The film has already garnered accolades from international festivals, including Cannes and the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne.
Ali and Richa tied the knot in a dreamy Lucknow wedding in October 2022 and welcomed their baby girl in July 2024. Both began their acting careers as outsiders and have cemented their place as versatile professionals in their respective roles.
On his work front, Ali has an exciting lineup of projects, including Anurag Basu’s Metro In Dino, Bill Guttentag’s Rule Breakers starring Phoebe Waller-Bridge, and Mani Ratnam’s Thug Life, co-starring Kamal Haasan. Meanwhile, Richa has teased an upcoming comedy project, and will be next seen on the sequel to Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar on Netflix.
It’s clear that the power duo, Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal don’t just talk the talk — they walk it too!
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