Nushrat, best known for starring in the popular "Pyaar Ka Punchnama" franchise, says actresses are often laughed at as they are not expected to do something smart.
"Doing a comedy is a bit different for girls. Nobody expects girls to do something smart, or give one liners in a film. Usually people laugh at her (the character). The heroes, on the other hand, are going to be laughed with. There is a difference," Nushrat told PTI.
Giving an example of Chandler and Rachel, popular characters from the hit sitcom "Friends", the 30-year-old actress says she worked hard so as to not make her character a caricature in "Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2".
"A character like Chandler Bing, who is smart, funny and extremely charming, exists, while at the same time there is a Rachel who some people think is just a blonde who cannot do anything.
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"I had to work hard on my character so as not to make it become a caricature, not just limit her as the butt of jokes but make her more human," she said.
Nushrat feels now is the best time for filmmakers in Bollywood to come up with a genuine movie which explores female bonding.
"I really believe now is the time we should make a true chick flick. That's something we have not explored yet. It should be done realistically, may be about four girls and the bond they share. It should be interesting," she said.