"Maybe some day we will portray gay people in Hindi films with the dignity they deserve. Tired of seeing them only used to evoke laughter," tweeted Pooja.
Even her half-sister Alia's debut "Student Of The Year" (SOTY), features Rishi Kapoor as a gay, with humorous overtones.
His look is also homosexual - he is seen in pink shirts and lilac ties, which are typically a fun way of looking at those without a straight sexual orientation.