Published 13:11 IST, April 30th 2020

Rishi Kapoor's first movie: All details about 'Bobby' that made him an instant star

Rishi Kapoor's first movie 'Bobby' was just the inception of a legend in Bollywood. Have a look at all the details about Rishi Kapoor's debut film. Read.

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news of Rishi Kapoor’s death has been leaving entire country in a state of shock. Rishi Kapoor was considered as one of best actors that Bollywood has ever witnessed. His infectious smile and on-screen charm was what his movies one-of-a-kind. Rishi Kapoor made his debut in Hindi film industry with Raj Kapoor film, Mera Naam Joker, where he played a small yet impactful role. His first lead role was in film Bobby which made him a superstar overnight. His work was appreciated by fans and critics alike while plot and direction of film did ir part to get movie in place. Here are a few facts on veteran actor Rishi Kapoor’s Bobby.

All that you need to kw about Bobby

  • Raj Kapoor was broke after film Mera Naam Joker. intention of Bobby was just to recover  losses that his previous film had brought in. Soaring through all expectations, Bobby became one of his most successful films ever.
  • A few real-life incidents from Raj Kapoor’s life also influenced story of Bobby. Before cast of Bobby was finalised, he went to meet Nargis who was busy with cooking a few Indian delicacies. When Raj Kapoor rang doorbell, she came in running and received him at doorstep. She tried to tuck away a strand of hair from her forehead and got besan on her forehead instead. This situation was n recreated for Bobby.
  • Rishi Kapoor had joined a weight loss clinic just before he started working on Bobby. weight loss clinic reportedly introduced him to his first love who was a Parsi girl named Yasmin. relationship, however, did t last long.
  • Raj Kapoor reportedly borrowed money from a torious gangster to get film made. speculation was a topic of discussion around release of film.
  • For longest time, Bobby remained only film in “youngsters romance” category. Around fifteen years later, film Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak released which gained a lot of recognition among audience.

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  • Neetu Singh was also considered for female lead which was later played by Dimple Kapadia. Rishi Kapoor and Dimple Kapadia’s pair was loved so much by audience that a section also started comparing m to evergreen Raj Kapoor-Nargis.
  • Rishi Kapoor hosted a party after shooting for famous song, Main Shayar Toh Nahin. re have been reports about a horrible argument breaking out between Shammi Kapoor and Feroz Khan at glamourous party. This apparently got so bad that people had to pull two actors away from each or.

A mess from Rishi Kapoor’s family

"Our dear Rishi Kapoor passed away peacefully at 8:45 am IST in hospital today after a two-year battle with leukaemia. doctors and medical staff at hospital said he kept m entertained to last. He remained jovial and determined to live to fullest right through two years of treatment across two continents. Family, friends, food and films remained his focus and everyone who met him during this time was amazed at how he did t let his illness get better of him. He was grateful for love of his fans that poured in from world over. In his passing, y would all understand that he would like to be remembered with a smile and t with tears. In this hour of personal loss, we also recognise world is going through a very difficult and troubled time. re are numerous restrictions around movement and garing in public. We would like to request all his fans and well-wishers and friends of family to please respect laws that are in force. He would t have it any or way."

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13:11 IST, April 30th 2020