On the special occasion of Daughter’s Day, actress Richa Chadha surprised her followers by sharing a set of never-before-seen maternity shoot pictures, capturing a deeply personal moment from the final stages of her pregnancy. The 37-year-old actress, who is known for her strong, bold roles, posted the images on Instagram, accompanying them with a heartfelt tribute to her newborn daughter.
In her post, Richa quoted renowned author and poet Maya Angelou, saying, “My mother shed her protective love down around me and without knowing why, people sensed I had value.” She followed with a touching note to her daughter, affirming, “You will always have value, lil girl.”
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The striking photos show Richa draped in a mustard yellow printed sari, an elegant and powerful visual. Her baby bump is proudly on display, adorned with sacred geometric symbols painted by Avantika from Women Pow. With designs like the flower of life on her navel and the symbol of the divine feminine on her chest, the photos radiate a celebration of motherhood, femininity, and the spiritual connection between a mother and her child. The actress shared that these pictures were taken during the ninth month of her pregnancy by Harsh Photography, a testament to the beauty and strength she exudes as a mother-to-be.
Reflecting on the significance of the feminine symbols painted on her body, Richa revealed that at the time, she was unaware she was having a daughter. Yet, she chose to embody the essence of feminine energy, unknowingly paying homage to the daughter she would soon bring into the world.
Richa’s tribute to women is heartfelt, with the actress poetically declaring, “Woman. Sacred vessel of the universe, clones herself to make another in her image.” It is a powerful reflection of the role of women as life-givers and nurturers, and the transformative journey of motherhood.
She also left a sweet message for her daughter, expressing excitement to one day show her the pictures where “you posed inside, and I was bursting at the seams.” Richa’s raw and honest celebration of her pregnancy and her journey as a mother offers a deeply personal look into her life, marked by pride and reverence for the feminine experience.
Richa and Ali’s love story spans over a decade. The pair tied the knot in a beautiful, intimate ceremony in October 2022 after dating for ten years, a testament to their enduring bond. Richa Chadha and her husband, actor Ali Fazal, welcomed their daughter on July 16, 2024. On Instagram, Ali shared a heartfelt announcement of their baby’s birth, saying, “Doing a collab post to announce the biggest collab of our lives!! We’ve been blessed indeed. Our baby girl continues to keep us very very busy.”
With this latest tribute to her daughter and the larger journey of motherhood, Richa Chadha continues to inspire with her authenticity, grace, and fearless embrace of the sacred feminine. Her message is clear: the journey of motherhood is deeply personal, powerful, and sacred—one that should be honored and celebrated by every woman who experiences it.
