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Richa Meena Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 1, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth16 February 1992

Age31 Years

BirthplaceJaipur, Rajasthan

ProfessionActress, Model, Director

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyBelongs to the Meena tribal community

Richa Meena Biography

Richa Meena is an Indian actress, model and director from Jaipur, Rajasthan. She began in theatre, moved to Mumbai to pursue film, and has appeared in a sl

Early life and background

Richa Meena was born on 16 February 1992 in Jaipur, Rajasthan, and grew up with an early interest in the arts. She belongs to the Meena tribal community and took part in school cultural programs from a young age. While completing her higher secondary education she joined a theatre workshop to develop her acting skills, an experience she credits with helping her find a sense of freedom and purpose.

Career

Richa moved to Mumbai in 2012 after being noticed by a National Geographic filmmaker during a stage performance. That opportunity led to a role as Mumtaz Mahal in the documentary The Secrets of the Taj Mahal. She made her feature film debut in 2014 with Red Gold, playing the character Anjali.

Television work followed in 2016 when she appeared in the &TV anthology series Darr Sabko Lagta Hai. In 2017 she featured in the Hindi films Running Shaadi, as Neha Sinha, and Daddy, portraying Geeta Gawali opposite Arjun Rampal. Her profile continued to grow with a role in the Yash Raj production Mardaani 2 (2019), in which she played Sunanda.

That same year she appeared in the short film Stronger as Sam. In 2020 Richa expanded her creative roles by co-directing and acting in the Rajasthani short film Ghumantu – The Wanderer, where she played Meera.

Richa gained wider attention for her role as Ba (Samay’s mother) in the Gujarati film The Chhello Show (also titled Last Film Show), which was completed in 2021 and released theatrically in India in October 2022. The film was selected as India’s official entry to the Oscars for Best International Feature Film by the Film Federation of India and screened at several international festivals, earning accolades at events such as Valladolid, Milwaukee and Mill Valley. Richa has said she auditioned multiple times before being cast in the lead role and took part in workshops while filming with non-actor children; the shoot in Gujarat lasted about three months.

Public profile

Richa has worked in advertising as well, appearing in commercials for brands including Saffola Gold, State Bank of India and Hindustan Times, and featuring in an Uttarakhand tourism advertisement in 2019. She has spoken about inspirations and ambitions within her craft, noting a wish to work with actors she admires. In interviews she has described the experience of working on a Yash Raj production as a dream come true and a valuable learning opportunity.

Personal details and interests

Richa is an Indian national who follows Hinduism. Hobbies she lists include travelling, listening to music, cooking and dancing. She is unmarried and shares her life on social media, where she occasionally posts photos of her pet cat named Mitsy.

Latest updates

The Chhello Show’s festival run and its selection as India’s entry to the Academy Awards brought increased attention to Richa’s work. Around that time the film and its makers also faced public controversy and challenges related to the film’s production and origins, matters that drew media coverage as the team prepared for international campaigning.

Richa continues to work across film, television, advertising and independent projects, and has taken on both acting and directing responsibilities in regional-language short films.

Editorial Review and Sources

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Recent Work

The Chhello Show (Last Film Show)

Played Ba (Samay's mother); film completed in 2021 and released in India in October 2022; screened at international festivals and selected as India’s official Oscar entry.

2021/2022
Ghumantu – The Wanderer

Co-directed and acted as Meera in this Rajasthani short film.

2020
Mardaani 2

Played Sunanda in the Yash Raj Film production.

2019
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Career Highlights

  1. Made film debut in Red Gold (2014) as Anjali
  2. Television debut in Darr Sabko Lagta Hai (2016)
  3. Appeared in Running Shaadi and Daddy (2017)
  4. Role in Mardaani 2 (2019)
  5. Co-directed and acted in Rajasthani short Ghumantu – The Wanderer (2020)
  6. Lead role in The Chhello Show (2021), India’s official Oscar submission (2022)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Richa Meena born?

16 February 1992

What is Richa Meena known for?

Actress, Model, Director

What is Richa Meena’s marital status?

Unmarried