Actor Richa Chadha, who is currently in her third trimester of pregnancy, is gracefully balancing her personal and professional lives. While awaiting the arrival of her first child with actor-husband Ali Fazal, Chadha shares that she is using this time to delve into scripts and oversee projects at their production house.

Chadha says, “The focus is on production because this is the time to actually think about new talent, approach new creators, read their scripts, and see what their vision is like.”

The couple, who founded their production company in 2021, recently unveiled an exciting new slate for 2024. Projects like Girls Will Be Girls, Papita, Pinky Promise, and the adult animation Doggie Stylez are set to showcase diverse narratives and fresh talent. “Other than this, we also have many things going on, which we haven’t disclosed yet because we want to do it once we are at a stage where we can talk about them with conviction and confidence and with some clarity in terms of the timelines,” she explains.

The 37-year-old reveals she is preparing for upcoming productions scheduled to begin shooting either late this year or early 2025, allowing her ample time to cherish moments with her newborn. Reflecting on her current phase, the mum-to-be says, “While I’m away from shooting, I’m not away from stories.”

On another note, Chadha, last seen as Lajjo in Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, shares her excitement about the next chapter in her life. “Motherhood is going to be new for me, like fatherhood will be new for Ali. We have had very free upbringings where no restrictions were placed on us by our parents. So, I think we will do the same. We will also surely try to inculcate the spirit of curiosity in the child,” she concludes.