Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal Celebrate Daughter Zuneyra’s First Birthday With Emotional Post
Mumbai, July 16 (The Trending People): Bollywood couple Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal marked a major milestone on Tuesday as they celebrated the first birthday of their daughter, Zuneyra. The occasion was commemorated with an emotional Instagram post that gave fans an intimate look into their parenthood journey.
The couple shared a video compilation of unseen moments from their pregnancy and early parenting days, coupled with a deeply personal note reflecting on the life-altering experience of welcoming their first child.
“Zuneyra Was Born, and So Was I”: Richa’s Heartfelt Note
In the joint post, Richa recalled the moment she gave birth to her daughter at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai, describing the delivery as natural and brief, but transformative.
“A year ago I gave birth to a healthy baby girl... Labour lasted a few hours, delivery only about 20 minutes, natural birth!” the couple wrote.
Richa, known for her powerful screen presence and candid nature, spoke about how motherhood has reshaped her from the inside out.
“Life hasn’t been the same since, particularly me… I feel rearranged from the insides out… my brain, my heart, my body, my soul. Zuneyra was born a year ago and so was I. Reborn as a mom.”
The post went on to describe parenthood as the couple’s biggest blessing:
“A life and child with the man of your dreams… if this isn’t a blessing, I don’t know what is.”
From “Fukrey” to Forever: A Love Story Spanning Over a Decade
Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal first met on the sets of the comedy hit "Fukrey" in 2013. What started as friendship blossomed into a romantic relationship by 2016.
The couple made their relationship official the following year when Richa joined Ali at the Venice Film Festival for the premiere of his international film Victoria & Abdul.
They tied the knot in an interfaith ceremony in October 2020, blending their cultural roots in an intimate and inclusive celebration.
Four years later, on July 16, 2024, the couple became parents for the first time with the arrival of their daughter, Zuneyra.
Fans and Industry Shower Love
Soon after the post went live, fans and Bollywood colleagues flooded the comment section with warm wishes for baby Zuneyra and praises for Richa and Ali’s honest storytelling.
The video also received applause for showcasing real, unfiltered moments from the couple’s journey into parenthood—something not often seen in the glamour-driven world of showbiz.
What’s Next for Richa and Ali?
Professionally, both Richa and Ali remain busy with their upcoming projects. Richa was recently seen in Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, and Ali has several ventures in the pipeline including international collaborations. Despite their demanding schedules, the couple has clearly embraced parenting with devotion and grace.
As Zuneyra turns one, the couple’s public tribute not only celebrates her birth but also speaks to the emotional transformation of becoming parents. The message resonates deeply in a time when many seek authentic stories of love, resilience, and reinvention.