Thus speaks Bholi Punjaban…

Comedy is a genre that comparatively fewer actresses in Bollywood have attempted and were able to master. Richa Chadha is known for her serious portrayals in films such as Masaan but arguably is best remembered for her performance in a quirky comic role as Bholi Punjaban from Fukrey. 

Even though her onscreen persona is tough, she has a great comic timing. She seeks inspiration in her work from two iconic actresses, Sridevi and Madhuri Dixit. 

Says Richa said, “I like performance that finds humour in otherwise dark situations. Fukrey is an out and out comedy, and I had a blast playing this OTT vamp. I feel actresses in the past brought to life more dimensions, even to mundane characters and scripts. Sridevi was at once sensual and hilarious in Mr. India. Madhuri Dixit was empowered but and an excellent mimic. Now I feel, at best, without meaning to, people often look like poor parody of the work of past greats.”