Bobby Turns 64
Dimple Kapadia( Born on 8 June 1957) was launched by Raj Kapoor at age 16, playing the title role in his teen romance Bobby (1973). She became a sensation after the release of the film. Bobby established her as a "cult figure" She became the youth fashion icon of India. The mini skirts and polka-dotted dresses she wore were often referred to as "Bobby Print" Before the release of Bobby, she has already married that too the heartthrob of the nation Rajesh Khanna. She didn't work in any film after the release of Bobby. She made her comeback after 12 years with Ramesh Sippy's Sagar in 1985. Despite long absences, Dimple Kapadia — who turns 64 today — has built an enviable body of work. In this blog we look into the roles she played in her career span of 48 years. Bobby(1973) The film became a trend-setter. It was wildly popular and widely imitated. It introduced to Bollywood the genre of teenage romance with a rich-versus-poor clash as a backdrop. Dimple ...