Richa recalls a horrific knee injury during a stunt

Performing action sequences often comes with its fair share of hazards. From minor injuries such as cuts and bruises to more serious ones that can sometimes be life-threatening, actors face immense risks while delivering those breathtaking moments on screen. Prominent Bollywood actors, including Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan, and Hrithik Roshan, have experienced such adversities during their illustrious careers.

A recent addition to this list is

Richa Chadha

, who candidly shared her harrowing experience on a recent podcast. Richa recounted a traumatic incident where she sustained a serious

knee injury

when a

stunt

went wrong on a film set. The severity of the injury was such that she lost her cartilage. What made the experience even more distressing for her was the apathy she witnessed from the crew post the accident. Instead of showing concern for her wellbeing, it seemed that their immediate worry was the delay in schedule and its potential impact on their payments.
Elaborating on the specifics of the accident, the leading lady from ‘Fukrey 3’ mentioned how she was required to jump from a height. Unfortunately, the crash mat used for the scene was inappropriate or perhaps not set up correctly. As a result, when she landed, her knee bore the brunt of the impact, leading it to twist and snap violently. Understandably, the trauma and subsequent lack of compassion from her colleagues made Richa reevaluate her commitment to doing such dangerous scenes. She resolved not to jeopardize her health and safety for a film role in the future.

Richa’s incident sheds light on a more significant issue in the film industry. Despite the actors putting their bodies on the line repeatedly for the sake of entertainment, there's a glaring oversight when it comes to ensuring their safety during stunts. As Richa rightly pointed out, "Actors are expected to perform many stunts, but safety often takes a backseat."
Currently, Richa is enjoying the success of her film "Fukrey 3," where she portrays the character Bholi Punjaban. The film has been holding its own at the box office amidst stiff competition. Richa will next be seen in the upcoming web series '

Heeramandi

' by Sanjay Leela Bhansali.