| Richa was born in India before her family moved to New York shortly after. |
| She had a passion for cinema from an early age and met Dev Anand in New York during her 9th grade, expressing her desire to work with him. |
| Prior to her Bollywood debut, she was studying Architecture in New York. |
| She first encountered Sanjay Dutt at the inauguration of his movie in Mumbai, where he developed a strong crush on her. |
| After giving birth to her daughter in late 1988, Richa was diagnosed with a terminal brain tumor. |
| During her cancer treatment in New York, Richa reportedly discovered her husband's affair with Madhuri Dixit. |
| Richa sought better treatment by returning to New York, while Sanjay faced legal issues for possession of illegal arms. |
| After a brave battle with brain tumor, she passed away on 10 December 1996 at her parents' residence in New York. |
| Following her demise, Richa's daughter Trishala resided with her aunt and grandparents in Bayside, Queens, New York. |
| In 2016, Trishala shared a touching letter written by Richa during her final days on Instagram. |
