Bollywood actress Richa Chadha celebrates daughter Zuneyra’s first birthday with a heartfelt message about being “reborn as a mom.” Alongside Ali Fazal, she reflects on motherhood, natural birth, and their journey as parents since welcoming their baby girl on July 16, 2024.
Bollywood actress Richa Chadha is celebrating a major milestone in her life — the first birthday of her daughter, Zuneyra. The actress, who welcomed her baby girl with husband and fellow actor Ali Fazal on July 16, 2024, took to social media to mark the special occasion. In a heartfelt Instagram post, Richa reflected on the transformative journey of motherhood, calling it a rebirth of her own.
“It’s been a year since our daughter, Zuneyra, came into this world — and on that day, I too was reborn as a mom,” Richa wrote in an emotional note accompanying a video compilation of their pregnancy journey. The reel showcased intimate and candid moments from the couple’s private life during the months leading up to Zuneyra’s arrival, offering fans a rare glimpse into their parenthood experience.
The joint post shared by Richa and Ali Fazal highlighted the deep impact their daughter has had on their lives. “For bringing so much colour into all our lives! A year ago, I gave birth to a healthy baby girl at Breach Candy Hospital. Labour lasted a few hours, delivery only about 20 minutes — natural birth!” the couple shared, expressing gratitude and awe at the miracle of life.
In the touching caption, Richa delved into the emotional and physical changes she has undergone since becoming a mother. “Life hasn’t been the same since, particularly me… I feel rearranged from the insides out… my brain, my heart, my body, my soul,” she wrote, capturing the overwhelming transformation that parenthood brings. “Zuneyra was born a year ago and so was I. Reborn as a mom. An entirely new being, than what existed before.”
Describing the experience as a divine blessing, Richa added, “A life and child with the man of your dreams… if this isn’t a blessing, I don’t know what is.” The note was a testament to the couple’s enduring bond and their new chapter as parents.
Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal’s love story has long captured the public’s imagination. The duo first met on the sets of the 2013 comedy film Fukrey, where their on-screen camaraderie blossomed into a real-life friendship. Over time, that friendship deepened into romance, and the couple officially began dating in 2016.
In 2017, Richa and Ali made their relationship public when Richa accompanied Ali to the Venice Film Festival for the premiere of his Hollywood film Victoria & Abdul. Their decision to walk the red carpet together was a clear statement of love and solidarity.
The couple tied the knot in an interfaith marriage in October 2020, embracing both their backgrounds and choosing to honor their diverse cultural roots. Since then, Richa and Ali have continued to support one another both personally and professionally, often praised for being one of Bollywood’s most grounded and loving pairs.
Their daughter, Zuneyra, born on July 16, 2024, added a new dimension to their relationship. Since her birth, both actors have taken a relatively private approach to parenthood, choosing to reveal only select moments with their fans.
However, this first birthday post feels like a celebration not just of Zuneyra’s life, but also of Richa and Ali’s evolution as parents. Fans and well-wishers from across the globe flooded the comment section with love and blessings for the little one and her proud parents.
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As Richa Chadha poignantly shared, motherhood isn’t just about welcoming a new life — it’s also about discovering a new version of yourself. One year after becoming a mother, Richa stands not just as a successful actress and partner, but as a woman deeply transformed by love, resilience, and the beauty of nurturing a new soul.
