Richa Chadha poses with her daughter and her Bollywood 'maasis': Shabana Azmi, Dia Mirza and Urmila Matondkar

Bollywood actors Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal are celebrating the arrival of their baby girl, born on July 16, 2024. The couple, known for their strong presence in the film industry, are overjoyed with the new addition to their family. They shared the happy news with their fans through a joint statement, expressing their immense joy and gratitude for the love and blessings they have received.

Recently, Richa and Ali hosted a special visit from some of their close friends in the industry, including Shabana Azmi, Dia Mirza, Urmila Matondkar, and Tanvi Azmi. These veteran actors, who share a close bond with the new parents, came together to meet the newborn. The gathering was filled with warmth and happiness, reflecting the love and support Richa and Ali have from their friends in Bollywood.

Shabana Azmi took to Instagram to share an adorable picture from the visit. In the photo, Richa is seen sitting with her baby girl wrapped snugly in a piece of cloth and towel on her lap. She is surrounded by Dia, Tanvi, Shabana, and Urmila, all smiling for the camera. To maintain the baby's privacy, a girl emoticon was placed over her face. Shabana's caption for the photo read, "With the khala / Masis of the new mum and baby," referring to the affectionate term for aunts.

The post received heartfelt reactions from many, including Dia Mirza, who commented, “One of the best days of our lives,” with heart eyes emoticons. Urmila Matondkar added her joy with red heart emoticons. Bengali actor Rituparna Sengupta also extended her congratulations, calling it a “beautiful frame” and sending “lots of love and blessings for the little one.”

Richa and Ali’s announcement about their baby girl was filled with joy and gratitude. They said, “We are tickled pink with joy to announce the arrival of a healthy baby girl on 16.07.24! Our families are overjoyed and we thank our well-wishers for their love and blessings!”

This joyous occasion has brought together some of Bollywood’s most beloved personalities, highlighting the close-knit bonds within the industry. Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal, now proud parents, are embarking on this new chapter of their lives with the support and love of their friends and fans. The arrival of their baby girl has indeed added a new dimension of happiness to their lives, and they are looking forward to cherishing every moment with their little one.