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'Pity your parents': Richa Chadha faces backlash for distasteful remark against senior citizens
Updated On: 27 July, 2026 05:34 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Richa Chadha faced backlash after saying senior citizens should earn respect instead of receiving it because of age. Her remarks divided social media, with many criticising her language while others defended her stance, sparking a debate on ageing, respect and accountability

Richa Chadha
Actor Richa Chadha has found herself at the centre of a social media storm after a strongly worded post about senior citizens sparked widespread criticism online. The controversy intensified after netizens angrily reacted to Chadha's remarks, prompting a larger debate on respect, ageing and public discourse.
Richa Chadha faces backlash on her 'Don't respect buddhe'
The backlash began after Richa shared a post on X while expressing support for a young protester during demonstrations linked to education-related issues. In her post, she argued that respect should not be granted solely on the basis of age.


