Bobby (1973): Cast & Plot
Bobby is a 1973 romantic drama directed by Raj Kapoor, starring Dimple Kapadia as Bobby J. Braganza, Rishi Kapoor and Sonia Sahni. It runs 2 hours 49 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 49m (169 min)
- Director
- Raj Kapoor
- Original language
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Hindi - Studio
- R.K. Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Bobby About?
The premise of Bobby without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Raja, an 18‑year‑old heir to a wealthy Bombay business empire, endures the cold neglect of his parents. After graduating, he meets Bobby, a 16‑year‑old Christian fisherman's daughter, and they instantly fall in love. Determined to be together, they must confront the rigid opposition of both families, who cannot accept their union.
Bobby Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- father son relationship
- one word title
- forbidden love
- love
- father daughter relationship
- teenage rebellion
- teen angst
- motorcycle
- attempted suicide
- lead actress's first film
- interfaith romance
- christian
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- party
- love at first sight
- song
- grandmother granddaughter relationship
- father son conflict
- parental interference in romance
- fight
- beating
- affection
- birthday party
- attraction
- teenage love
- governess
- mother son relationship
- nanny
- teenage girl
- teenage boy
- young love
- rescue from drowning
- jumping into water
- elopement
- class differences
- change of heart
- bikini
- character name in title
- drinking from a bottle
- screaming woman
- bare chested male
- awkward situation
- wealth
- insult
- drinking
- man wears a towel
- bollywood musical
- manic pixie dream girl
- miniskirt
- daughter
- parents
Bobby Cast & Characters
Dimple Kapadia leads the cast as Bobby J. Braganza, with Rishi Kapoor as Raja Nath and Sonia Sahni as Mrs. Sushma Nath. Directed by Raj Kapoor; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Raj Kapoor
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Dimple Kapadia as Bobby J. Braganza - Rishi Kapoor as Raja Nath
- Sonia Sahni as Mrs. Sushma Nath
- Pran Sikand as Mr. Ram Nath
Also Starring in Bobby
· 10 more- Premnath Malhotra Jack Braganza
- Durga Khote Mrs. Braganza
- Raj Rani Mrs. Sharma
- Aruna Irani Nima
- Farida Jalal Alka 'Nikki' Sharma
- Pinchoo Kapoor Mr. Sharma
- Prem Chopra Prem Chopra
- Shashi Kiran Shyam (Raj's college-mate)
- Jagdish Raj Police Inspector
- Piloo J. Wadia Mrs. Pestonji (as Mrs. Piloo Wadia)
Bobby Plot Summary
What happens in Bobby from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Set in Bombay, this story traces a forbidden romance between Raja ‘Raj’ Nath, [Rishi Kapoor] Nath, and Bobby Braganza, [Dimple Kapadia] Braganza, two teenagers from drastically different worlds. Raj is the son of a wealthy Hindu businessman, Ram Nath, [Pran Sikand] Nath, while Bobby is the daughter of a poor Goan Christian fisherman, Jack Braganza, [Premnath Malhotra] Braganza. Their worlds collide when Raj returns home from boarding school and his family hosts a birthday party. At the gathering, Mrs. Braganza, [Durga Khote], arrives with Bobby, and Sushma Nath, [Sonia Sahni], the mother of Raj, brushes aside the gesture, leaving Mrs. Braganza to leave the party with Bobby in a rush.
Full summary
The whole story of Bobby, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Bobby?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Which actor portrayed Raj Nath in the film?
Cars in Bobby
3 cars on screen, including the 1951 Dodge Kingsway and the Rajdoot GTS 175 Bobby.
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1951 Dodge Kingsway Important role -
Rajdoot GTS 175 Bobby Important role -
1946 Chevrolet 'Art Deco' Minor role
Bobby Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “痴情鸳鸯” and “Бобби, ბობი”.
- Also known as
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- 痴情鸳鸯
- Бобби, ბობი
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Movies Like Bobby
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Bobbili Raja, Janbaaz and Bobby Jasoos.
Bobby FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Bobby, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Bobby?
Bobby runs 2 hours 49 minutes (169 minutes).
When was Bobby released?
Bobby was released on September 28, 1973.
Who directed Bobby?
Bobby was directed by Raj Kapoor.
More films by Raj Kapoor Who is in the cast of Bobby?
Bobby stars Dimple Kapadia as Bobby J. Braganza, Rishi Kapoor as Raja Nath and Sonia Sahni as Mrs. Sushma Nath, among 14 credited actors.
Does Bobby have a post-credit scene?
No. Bobby has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Bobby in?
The original language of Bobby is Hindi.
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