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Richa Chadha Invites Indie Filmmakers to Pitch Directly After Reflecting on Early-Career Betrayal

She positions herself as accessible to independent creators despite perceptions of industry gatekeeping.

Overview

  • Chadha urged independent filmmakers to contact her directly, saying she welcomes honest, meaningful stories whether to act in them or produce them.
  • She recounted an early-career incident in which a trusted figure worked against her interests, describing the experience as unsettling.
  • Chadha did not identify the person involved, noting she prefers to focus on lessons learned rather than naming names.
  • She said the episode reinforced her resolve to guard her voice and choices and to prioritize strong scripts and purposeful storytelling.
  • Alongside her film work, she is developing a non-fiction travel-and-culture series exploring communities and traditions across India.