COVID lockdown rushed Richa-Ali wedding plans

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal's wedding plans, turning a planned simple court marriage into a chaotic, last-minute event. In 2020, as the lockdown loomed, the couple received an urgent call from the court to marry immediately or postpone indefinitely.

This unexpected urgency led to a frantic search for witnesses, with one friend being called from a date with his girlfriend. Ali Fazal himself had to scramble for appropriate attire, with his assistant finding him a kurta just in time. The couple had initially intended to have their families present for the ceremony.

Their original plans included a larger celebration in April or May, with Ali's mother present. However, following his mother's passing, these plans were postponed. The couple eventually celebrated their union with a grand wedding in 2022, marking a joyous occasion with family, friends, and industry colleagues across multiple cities.