How Richa Chadha’s Bihar Connect Helped Her Prepare for Her Role in Panga

Richa Chadha has built a reputation for bringing depth and authenticity to the diverse characters she portrays on screen. For her role in the sports drama Panga, the actor drew inspiration from a personal connection that helped her understand the cultural and linguistic nuances required for the character.

Known for memorable roles such as Bholi Punjaban, Devi and Nagma, Richa has often demonstrated a willingness to use her own observations and life experiences to inform her performances. In Panga, her family connection to Bihar reportedly became a useful reference point while preparing for the role.

Drawing From Her Maternal Roots

Richa Chadha has previously spoken about her family’s cultural background and her connection to Bihar through her maternal side.

Speaking about the experience, the actor said, “Very few people know of my origins and where I come from. My maternal side of the family are Biharis and I have a huge extended family living in that belt.”

She explained that growing up around different languages, customs and cultural influences had given her valuable experiences that she could draw upon as an actor.

“I have always been closely knitted to both my paternal and maternal cultures,” she said.

Using Personal Experiences for a Role

For Panga, Richa said that her familiarity with the language and regional dialect helped her approach the character more naturally.

“Having grown up in a house where I was exposed to a variety of languages, customs and cultures, I’m fortunate I get to use these experiences as an actor, it really is a blessing,” she said.

According to the actor, her role in the film allowed her to use her understanding of the region, its linguistic influences and aspects of the local dialect.

“My part in Panga is very interesting and happens to be from that region, and I was always familiar with the accent, words, language and an understanding of a local dialect,” Richa explained.

She added that she used these experiences to bring greater authenticity to her performance.

Richa Chadha and Her Character-Driven Approach

Throughout her career, Richa Chadha has been associated with characters that have developed a strong identity among audiences. From the outspoken Bholi Punjaban in the Fukrey franchise to powerful dramatic roles in films such as Gangs of Wasseypur and Masaan, her performances have often stood out for their individuality.

Her approach to acting frequently involves understanding the environment, background and experiences of the characters she plays. Personal memories and cultural familiarity can become useful reference points, although actors also rely on research, direction and observation to shape a performance.

For Panga, her connection to her maternal family’s roots offered one such point of familiarity.

About Panga

Panga is a sports drama that stars Kangana Ranaut in the lead role. The film also features Jassi Gill, Neena Gupta and Pankaj Tripathi in important roles.

The story follows a former kabaddi player and explores themes of ambition, family, identity and the determination to pursue unfinished dreams.

Directed by Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, the film brought together an ensemble cast and used sport as the backdrop for a story about resilience and personal aspirations.

For Richa Chadha, the project offered another opportunity to draw from her own experiences while contributing to a character set within a specific cultural context.

When Personal History Meets Performance

Actors often use observation, research and personal experiences to understand the worlds their characters inhabit. Richa Chadha’s reflections on Panga offer an example of how cultural familiarity can become part of an actor’s creative process.

Her connection to her maternal roots and her exposure to different languages and traditions gave her a degree of familiarity with elements of the character’s background.

For audiences, such details can provide another perspective on the preparation that goes into a performance—particularly when an actor seeks to capture regional influences with sensitivity and authenticity.