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'Did you put pumpkin in khichdi?' Richa Chadha on Ali Fazal's parenting

By · Via Times of India · Published by Everything Blog

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Richa Chadha shared that her husband remains heavily invested in their daughter's daily care, even calling from a film set in Srinagar to check if pumpkin was included in the child's meal. Although the family employs a nanny, Chadha is actively involved in caregiving and humorously admitted that Fazal's frequent check-ins can feel a little extra and occasionally irritating. Married in 2022, the actors welcomed their child in July 2024 and strive to coordinate their schedules so at least one parent stays home. Chadha has also emphasized the value of post-childbirth recovery and maintaining privacy as they develop their family routine.

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  • Ali Fazal maintains an intense, highly detailed interest in parenting even while working…: Ali Fazal maintains an intense, highly detailed interest in parenting even while working away from home on location.
  • High levels of parental involvement from afar can sometimes feel like micromanagement to…: High levels of parental involvement from afar can sometimes feel like micromanagement to the spouse running the household.
  • Both actors actively adjust their professional work schedules to ensure one parent remain…: Both actors actively adjust their professional work schedules to ensure one parent remains directly available for their child.

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Sometimes, parenting conversations at home are not about bedtime routines or screen time. They are about what went into the khichdi. For actors Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal, even a simple meal for their daughter can become a topic of discussion, especially when one parent wants to know every little detail.

Speaking to Moviefied, Richa offered a glimpse into Ali’s approach to fatherhood, describing him as deeply involved in caring for their daughter, Zuneyra Ida Fazal. While she appreciates his attention and affection, she admitted that his enthusiasm can occasionally feel like micromanagement. Her example was simple but telling. Even while Ali was away in Srinagar, he wanted to know whether she had added pumpkin to their daughter’s khichdi. It was the kind of question that could come from concern, but also one that left Richa feeling that he might be checking a little too closely.

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