Bridging the gender gap in the Hindi film industry cannot be an overnight process; it takes time and continuous efforts. The latter is where Richa Chadha sees herself as a key player. In June 2022, the actor and producer, along with her husband Ali Fazal, had inaugurated the Undercurrent Lab that trained 10 women in lighting for movies, thus boosting their employment prospects as gaffers in the Hindi film industry. Building on its success, the duo is set to conduct its second edition. This time, the two-week workshop will not only dive deeper into the art of lighting, but also introduce them to other aspects of filmmaking.   

Richa Chadha