Sonil Dedhia (MID-DAY; April 17, 2017)

Last year, Richa Chadha turned producer with the Punjabi short, Khoon Aali Chithi, a love story set against the backdrop of the '80s Khalistan movement. The production, which traces how the political turmoil affected the locals, has already travelled to several film festivals across the globe, garnering a positive response from viewers.

Ahead of the film’s release on digital platforms later this month, mid-day has learnt that Richa has roped in younger brother Pranav to create a suitable background score for the film. The actress says, “I wanted authentic Punjabi Punjabi folk music and thought of roping in my brother for it. He was really kicked with the idea and has done a fantastic job with the music. I really hope people will like his work.”

Talking about the “multi-faceted personality” of her brother, who makes his debut with the film, Richa adds, “He plays the piano, flute and guitar, and also knows how to sing.”

Meanwhile, the actress also plans to turn the short into a full-length feature film. “The premise makes for a feature-format narrative. Rupinder Inderjeet, who directed the original, will helm the project. ”

Mohar Basu (MID-DAY; January 24, 2017)

Thirty-year-old Richa Chadha was born in Punjab's Amritsar at a time when the Khalistan insurgence was gaining momentum. Owing to the increasing tension, Richa had to leave her home town at the age of two, and shift base to Delhi with her family. The actress confesses that this part of her history remains close to her heart. When her friend, Rupinder Inderjit, approached her to make a short film on the subject, Richa instantly decided to hop onboard.

The actress's production, 'Khoon Aali Chithi', which has already travelled to two film festivals, is set against the backdrop of the '80s Khalistan movement, with a narrative that traces the manner in which the political turmoil affected the locals. "Khoon Aali chithi is a film that I'm extremely proud of. Rupinder is a dear friend and he directed it," says the actress, who recently tied up with educational institutes across North India to showcase the film to the students.

"The film and its theme are significant to our history and it's important that college-going kids are made aware of the subject. Thus Rupinder and I are planning to travel with it to small towns in Punjab to increase the awareness around the movement and screen the film in various educational institutes," informs Richa, further adding that they will also travel to the Delhi and Punjab University, among others, to instate the film into their syllabus. They are currently in final leg of discussion with colleges in Bhantinda, Ambala and Ludhiana.