Archive · 1 Oct 2026
Richa Chadha Says Ali Fazal Micromanages Daughter’s Daily Routine
Richa Chadha talked about how her husband, Ali Fazal, cares for their baby daughter.
She said Ali pays very close attention to many small details in the child’s routine.
For example, he asks whether the baby’s lunch contains pumpkin.
Richa said this can feel irritating because she, a nanny, and others are already taking care of the child.
However, she also said it is better than having a father who is not involved.
Ali has said that becoming a father made him anxious when he had to leave home.
He also said that having a baby changed his priorities.
Richa experienced a difficult period after childbirth and later created a travel series called Musafiri.
The couple’s daughter was born in July 2024.
Richa Chadha said Ali Fazal is “obsessed” with their daughter, Zuneyra Ida Fazal, whom they call Zuni.
She said his close attention to details, such as the ingredients in Zuni’s khichdi, can be irritating and annoying.
Chadha said Fazal sometimes micromanages their daughter’s routine despite her and a nanny caring for the child.
She described his intense involvement as a “good problem” compared with having an absent father.
The couple welcomed their daughter in July 2024 and registered their marriage in 2020 before holding traditional ceremonies in 2022.
- Who
- Actors Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal, along with their daughter, Zuneyra Ida Fazal.
- What
- Chadha said Fazal is highly involved in their daughter’s care and sometimes micromanages her routine.
- When
- Chadha made the comments in a recent conversation; their daughter was born in July 2024.
- Where
- In an interview with Movified; Fazal also discussed fatherhood with Vogue India.
- Why
- Chadha attributed Fazal’s behavior to his intense concern and involvement with their daughter.
Concerns About Micromanagement
Value Of Involved Fatherhood
Fazal’s attentiveness
Concerns About Micromanagement
Chadha said Fazal’s close monitoring of details, including the ingredients in their daughter’s food, can be irritating, annoying, and excessive.
Value Of Involved Fatherhood
Chadha also said his intense involvement is a “good problem” because it is preferable to having an absent father.
Parental responsibility
Concerns About Micromanagement
Chadha noted that she, a nanny, and others are already caring for the child, so she believes Fazal does not need to worry about everything.
Value Of Involved Fatherhood
Fazal’s comments indicate that he wants to spend as much time as possible with the baby and be present in the family’s daily life.
- Parents
- Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal
- Child
- Zuneyra Ida Fazal, nicknamed Zuni
- Birth
- July 2024
- Marriage registration
- 2020
- Traditional ceremonies
- September and October 2022
- Parenting concern
- Chadha said Fazal micromanages small details of their daughter’s routine
- Fazal’s reaction
- He said fatherhood caused anxiety when leaving home and realigned his priorities
