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The movie is a trend-setter in its own right. It introduced in Bollywood the genre of teenage romance with a rich-vs-poor clash as a backdrop. Numerous movies in the following years were inspired by this plot. |
The movie is a trend-setter in its own right. It introduced in Bollywood the genre of teenage romance with a rich-vs-poor clash as a backdrop. Numerous movies in the following years were inspired by this plot. |
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''Indiatimes Movies'' ranks ''Bobby'' amongst the 'Top 25 Must See Bollywood Films'.<ref>{{Cite news|author=Kanwar, Rachna|title=25 Must See Bollywood Movies|date=3 October 2005|url=http://movies.indiatimes.com/Special_Features/25_Must_See_Bollywood_Movies/articleshow/msid-1250837,curpg-11.cms |publisher=Indiatimes movies|accessdate=2010-11-08 }}{{dead link|date=June 2016|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> The film became a "blockbuster", was the top grossing hit of 1973,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=179&catName=MTk3Mw==/1973.htm |title=Box Office 1973 |publisher=Boxofficeindia.com |date= |accessdate=2011-06-01}}</ref> and became the second top grossing hit of the 1970s.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=124&catName=MTk3MC0xOTc5 |title=Top Earners 1970-1979 |publisher=Boxofficeindia.com |date= |accessdate=2011-06-01}}</ref> |
''Indiatimes Movies'' ranks ''Bobby'' amongst the 'Top 25 Must See Bollywood Films'.<ref>{{Cite news|author=Kanwar, Rachna|title=25 Must See Bollywood Movies|date=3 October 2005|url=http://movies.indiatimes.com/Special_Features/25_Must_See_Bollywood_Movies/articleshow/msid-1250837,curpg-11.cms |publisher=Indiatimes movies|accessdate=2010-11-08 }}{{dead link|date=June 2016|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> The film became a "blockbuster", was the top grossing hit of 1973,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=179&catName=MTk3Mw==/1973.htm |title=Box Office 1973 |publisher=Boxofficeindia.com |date= |accessdate=2011-06-01 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721044326/http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=179&catName=MTk3Mw==/1973.htm |archivedate=21 July 2011 |df=dmy }}</ref> and became the second top grossing hit of the 1970s.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=124&catName=MTk3MC0xOTc5 |title=Top Earners 1970-1979 |publisher=Boxofficeindia.com |date= |accessdate=2011-06-01 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131014062240/http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=124&catName=MTk3MC0xOTc5 |archivedate=14 October 2013 |df=dmy }}</ref> |
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== Plot == |
== Plot == |
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Revision as of 00:40, 30 November 2016
| Bobby | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical poster | |
| Directed by | Raj Kapoor |
| Written by | Khwaja Ahmad Abbas Jainendra Jain V.P. Sathe |
| Produced by | Raj Kapoor |
| Starring | Rishi Kapoor Dimple Kapadia |
| Cinematography | Radhu Karmakar |
| Edited by | Raj Kapoor |
| Music by | Laxmikant-Pyarelal |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | R.K. Films Ltd. |
Release date | 28 September 1973 |
Running time | 169 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Bobby is a 1973 Bollywood romantic film directed by Raj Kapoor. It was wildly popular and widely imitated. It was the film début for Dimple Kapadia and the first leading role for Raj Kapoor's son, Rishi Kapoor.
The movie is a trend-setter in its own right. It introduced in Bollywood the genre of teenage romance with a rich-vs-poor clash as a backdrop. Numerous movies in the following years were inspired by this plot.
Indiatimes Movies ranks Bobby amongst the 'Top 25 Must See Bollywood Films'.[1] The film became a "blockbuster", was the top grossing hit of 1973,[2] and became the second top grossing hit of the 1970s.[3]
Plot
The story is about the love between two Mumbai teenagers of different classes — Raj Nath (Rishi Kapoor), son of a rich businessman Mr. Nath (played by Pran), and Bobby Braganza (Dimple Kapadia), daughter of a poor Goan Christian fisherman Jack Braganza (played by Prem Nath).
The couple first sees each other during Raj's birthday party and meet when Raj goes to see his old governess, Mrs. Braganza. There, he sees her granddaughter Bobby, and it is love at first sight for him. Raj and Bobby go to see a movie but find out it is closed. Then Raj gets an idea to go to a party. At the party Bobby sees Raj talking to another girl and thinks he is using her. As the story progresses, Raj realises that his relationship with the daughter of a poor fisherman is not taken kindly by his eccentric father. Upon Raj's insistence, Mr. Nath visits Jack to initiate talks of Raj and Bobby's wedding. But instead, Mr. Nath accuses Jack of using his daughter's beauty and charm to trap Raj for his money. He even offers Jack cash to have Bobby stop seeing Raj. Jack feels highly humiliated by this accusation and reciprocates by insulting Mr. Nath. Their talk enters a deadlock and spells doom for Raj and Bobby's tender love.
Mr. Nath engages Raj to a mentally challenged girl, Alka (Farida Jalal), to establish business ties with her rich father. But Raj runs away from home, to unite with Bobby. They run away together. Mr. Nath advertises a reward for anyone who can help find his son. Prem Chopra (Prem Chopra) decides that he wants the money, and he and his goons kidnap Raj and Bobby. When they try to escape, Prem starts beating Raj. Mr. Nath and the police come to help, and they find Jack already there attempting to help Raj. Raj and Bobby run away from their fathers and jump over a waterfall. Mr. Nath and Jack jump into the water after them. Mr. Nath rescues Bobby, while Jack rescues Raj.
They realize that they love their children very much and don't want to stand in the way of their happiness. They accept each other's kids as their own and give their blessings to the union.
Cast
- Rishi Kapoor as Raj Nath
- Dimple Kapadia Bobby Braganza
- Prem Nath as Jack Braganza
- Durga Khote as Mrs. Braganza
- Pran as Mr. Nath
- Sonia Sahni as Mrs. Sushma Nath
- Aruna Irani as Nima
- Prem Chopra as Prem Chopra
- Farida Jalal as Alka 'Nikki' Sharma
- Pinchoo Kapoor as Mr. Sharma
- Raj Rani as Mrs. Sharma
- Jagdish Raj as Police Inspector
- Shashi Kiran as Shyam (Raj's college-mate)
- Piloo J. Wadia as Mrs. Pestonji
Filming
Some scenes were shot in Gulmarg. One scene was shot in a hut in Gulmarg, which became famous as the 'Bobby Hut'.[4][5] A few scenes towards the end of the movie were shot on Pune-Sholapur highway near Loni Kalbhor where Raj Kapoor owned a farm.
Soundtrack
| Song | Singer(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| "Ae Ae Ae Phansa" | Lata Mangeshkar | Picturized on Aruna Irani |
| "Ankhiyon Ko Rahne De" | Lata Mangeshkar | Based on the song "Ankhiyan nu rehen de" by Reshma[citation needed] |
| "Beshak Mandir Masjid" | Narendra Chanchal
Lyrics by Raj Kavi Inderjeet Singh Tulsi |
|
| "Hum Tum Ek Kamre Mein Band Ho" | Lata Mangeshkar and Shailender Singh | |
| "Jhoot Bole Kauva Kate" | Lata Mangeshkar and Shailender Singh | Picturized on Rishi Kapoor and Dimple Kapadia in a village dance setting. |
| "Main Shayar To Nahin" | Shailender Singh | Picturised on Rishi Kapoor. The song was reused and picturised again on him in the 2004 film Hum Tum. |
| "Mujhe Kuchh Kahna Hai" | Shailender Singh and Lata Mangeshkar | |
| "Na Mangun Sona Chandi" | Manna Dey and Shailender Singh |
Awards
- Wins
- Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Rishi Kapoor
- Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Dimple Kapadia (shared with Jaya Bhaduri for Abhimaan)
- Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer – Narendra Chanchal for the song "Beshak Mandir Masjid"
- Filmfare Award for Best Art Direction — A. Rangaraj
- Filmfare Award for Best Sound Design – Allauddin Khan Qureshi
- BFJA Award for Best Male Playback Singer (Hindi Section) – Shailender Singh
- BFJA Award for Best Audiographer (Hindi Section) – Alauddin Khan Qureshi[6]
- Nominations
- Filmfare Award for Best Film - Raj Kapoor
- Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Prem Nath
- Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Aruna Irani
- Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Laxmikant Pyarelal
- Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist – Anand Bakshi for the song "Hum Tum Ek Kamre Mein"
- Filmfare for Best Lyricist – Anand Bakshi for the song "Main Shayer To Nahin"
- Filmfare for Best Lyricist – Vitthalbhai Patel for the song "Jhoot Bole Kava Kate"
- Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer – Shailender Singh for the song "Main Shayar to Nahin"[7]
References
- ^ Kanwar, Rachna (3 October 2005). "25 Must See Bollywood Movies". Indiatimes movies. Retrieved 8 November 2010.[dead link]
- ^ "Box Office 1973". Boxofficeindia.com. Archived from the original on 21 July 2011. Retrieved 2011-06-01.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Top Earners 1970-1979". Boxofficeindia.com. Archived from the original on 14 October 2013. Retrieved 2011-06-01.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Shah Rukh Khan ek kamre mein band in Kashmir
- ^ The Gulmarg Nostalgia-X (Bollywood in Gulmarg-II!)
- ^ 69th & 70th Annual Hero Honda BFJA Awards 2007 Archived 22 April 2008 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "1st Filmfare Awards 1953" (PDF). Deep750.googlepages.com. Retrieved 1 June 2011.