"From Madhubala, who acted in a film like 'Chalti Ka Nam Gadi' to Sridevi in 'Mr India', we have had so many actresses who have great comic timing." However, she said, "I think we do not allow women to play funny parts thinking they are supposed to be pretty, which is the stereotypical thought. So I would say, do not ask such question, because it encourages stereotype. We have a history of it."
Richa played the character Bholi Punjaban in 'Fukrey' in 2013. Now its sequel 'Fukrey Returns' is winning her praise. Asked about how the character has travelled through from the first film to its sequel, the actress said, "Well, Bholi Punjaban is a criminal and will always remain the same. In the first installment, she was sent to jail, and in 'Fukrey Returns', she is back from the jail, lost all her money and illegal business and is struggling for survival."
"But you know, the film is a quirky one, so there are a lot of funny elements to it."
Richa started her career in 2008 with 'Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye'. Then she made her mark with movies like 'Gangs of Wasseypur', 'Goliyon Ki Rasleela Ram-Leela' and ‘Sarbjit’, apart from projects like 'Words with Gods' and 'Masaan' which went to various foreign film fests.
She admits actors have more opportunities and avenues to explore nowadays.
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