---
title: "Bobby"
year: 1973
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/bobby-1973"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 21496
imdb_id: "tt0069810"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 169
community_rating: 6.1
vote_count: 26
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Bobby (1973) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/bobby-1973

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Bobby is a 1973 Indian Hindi-language musical romance film released on September 28, 1973. The film was produced and directed by Raj Kapoor and written by Khwaja Ahmad Abbas. It features Rishi Kapoor in his first leading role, starring opposite Dimple Kapadia in her debut role. The film falls into the drama and romance genres and has a runtime of two hours and forty-nine minutes. 

The story follows an 18-year-old character named Raja, who is the son of a wealthy Bombay businessman and suffers from the coldness and neglect of his parents. Shortly after finishing school, Raja meets Bobby, who is the 16-year-old daughter of a poor Christian fisherman. The two characters fall head over heels for each other. However, they need everything they have to defend their love because their families will not accept them marrying each other.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Kanopy, Fawesome | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Plex | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV, Plex | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV, Plex, Zee5 | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Raj Kapoor
- **Networks / Studios**: R.K. Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Rishi Kapoor** as *Raja Nath*
- **Dimple Kapadia** as *Bobby J. Braganza*
- **Pran** as *Mr. Ram Nath*
- **Sonia Sahni** as *Mrs. Sushma Nath*
- **Premnath Malhotra** as *Jack Braganza*
- **Durga Khote** as *Mrs. Braganza*
- **Aruna Irani** as *Nima*
- **Prem Chopra** as *Prem Chopra*
- **Farida Jalal** as *Alka 'Nikki' Sharma*
- **Piloo J. Wadia** as *Mrs. Pestonji (as Mrs. Piloo Wadia)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Bobby online?
Bobby is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Plex, Plex Channel, Mometu. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Bobby worth watching?
Bobby holds a community rating of 6.1/10 based on 26 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Romance for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Bobby and when was it released?
Bobby is a feature film with a runtime of 169 minutes. It was released in 1973. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Bobby?
Bobby was directed by Raj Kapoor.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Bobby — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/21496)
- [Bobby (1973) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0069810/fullcredits/)
- [Bobby (1973 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobby_(1973_film))
- [Bobby (1973) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/21496-bobby/cast)
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- [Bobby – Wikipedia](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobby)

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