Character Relationship Map: Bobby

Characters

• Raja Nath (played by Rishi Kapoor) — protagonist

  The male protagonist, a wealthy Hindu teenager who falls in love with Bobby and defies his father's class-based opposition to pursue their relationship.

• Bobby J. Braganza (played by Dimple Kapadia) — protagonist

  The female protagonist, a poor Goan Christian teenager who falls in love with Raj, faces societal and parental opposition, and ultimately reunites with him.

• Mr. Ram Nath (played by Pran Sikand) — supporting

  Raj's wealthy and conservative Hindu father who strongly opposes his son's relationship with Bobby due to class and religious differences, triggering a major family feud.

• Mrs. Sushma Nath (played by Sonia Sahni) — supporting

  Raj's supportive and compassionate mother who opposes her husband's rigid class prejudices and eventually blames him for driving Raj away.

• Mr. Sharma (played by Pinchoo Kapoor) — supporting
• Jack Braganza (played by Premnath Malhotra) — supporting

  Bobby's poor Goan Christian fisherman father who initially supports Raj but gets offended by Ram's insults, leading him to send Bobby away to Goa.

• Mrs. Braganza (played by Durga Khote) — supporting

  Bobby's elderly grandmother who raises her alongside Jack and warmly welcomes Raj, facilitating their initial meeting and friendship.

• Nima (played by Aruna Irani) — supporting

  Ram's dance partner who sympathizes with Raj's situation and advises him to defy his father and run away with Bobby.

• Prem Chopra (played by Prem Chopra) — minor

  A greedy local goon who kidnaps Raj and Bobby after seeing a reward notice, intending to collect the ransom money.

• Alka 'Nikki' Sharma (played by Farida Jalal) — minor

  A wealthy but mentally challenged girl from a rich business family that Ram Nath intends to marry Raj to for commercial alliances.

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• Raja Nath → Alka 'Nikki' Sharma (Romantic Proposed Match) — The proposed marriage represents the family-approved alternative to Bobby.

  Ram plans for Raja to marry Alka 'Nikki' Sharma, but Raja is not consulted and rejects the arrangement by leaving for Bobby.

• Mr. Ram Nath → Mr. Sharma (Professional Business Ally) — Their potential alliance is based on commercial interests.

  Ram wants Raja to marry Alka 'Nikki' Sharma in order to establish business ties with her rich father Mr. Sharma.

• Mrs. Braganza → Bobby J. Braganza (Family Grandmother) — Mrs. Braganza helps connect Bobby and Raja and supports their relationship.

  Mrs. Braganza arrives at Raja's birthday party with her granddaughter Bobby.

• Jack Braganza → Bobby J. Braganza (Family Father) — Jack loves Bobby but sends her to Goa after becoming offended by Ram.

  Bobby is identified as the daughter of poor Goan Christian fisherman Jack Braganza.

• Mrs. Sushma Nath → Raja Nath (Family Mother) — Sushma supports Raja emotionally against his father's decision.

  Sushma is identified as Raja's mother and later blames Ram for driving Raja away.

• Mr. Ram Nath → Raja Nath (Family Father) — Ram is Raja's controlling and ultimately remorseful father.

  Raja is identified as the son of wealthy Hindu businessman Mr. Ram Nath.

• Raja Nath → Bobby J. Braganza (Romantic Lovers) — Their forbidden love drives the central conflict and resolution.

  Raja falls in love with Bobby when they first meet, and their relationship develops despite class, religious, and parental opposition.

Story Dynamics

Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.

• Prem Chopra → Bobby J. Braganza (Conflict Kidnapper) — Bobby becomes a captive in Prem's ransom scheme.

  Prem's goons restrain Bobby during the kidnapping while Prem attempts to collect the reward.

• Prem Chopra → Raja Nath (Conflict Kidnapper) — Prem exploits the family dispute for financial gain.

  After seeing the reward notice, Prem Chopra and his goons kidnap Raja and beat him when he tries to escape.

• Raja Nath → Mrs. Braganza (Social Acquaintance) — Mrs. Braganza's gift and welcome initiate Raja's connection with Bobby.

  After finding Mrs. Braganza's birthday gift, Raja visits her in person, where he meets Bobby.

• Nima → Raja Nath (Alliance Supporter) — Nima encourages Raja to pursue the relationship despite family pressure.

  Nima sympathizes with Raja and advises him to defy his father and run away with Bobby.

• Mrs. Sushma Nath → Mr. Ram Nath (Conflict Marital Opposition) — Sushma challenges Ram's decisions within the family.

  Sushma is not supportive of Ram's marriage plan for Raja and later blames Ram for driving Raja away.

• Mr. Ram Nath → Jack Braganza (Conflict Class Rival) — Their class-based feud becomes the main adult obstacle to the romance.

  Ram insults Jack, accuses him of using Bobby to trap Raja for money, and offers him cash to separate the young couple.

Story Analysis

A cross-class and interfaith romance challenges parental prejudice before danger forces two hostile fathers to reconcile.

Plot Progression

1. A Gift Opens Hearts — Raja returns from boarding school and meets Bobby after visiting her grandmother. A mixed-up book helps the two teenagers begin a friendship that quickly becomes romantic.
2. Love Misread in Kashmir — A party conversation with Nima makes Bobby believe Raja loves someone else. Raja follows her to Kashmir, clears up the misunderstanding, and restores their relationship.
3. The Fathers' Bitter Feud — Ram rejects the relationship because Bobby is the daughter of a poor fisherman. His insult and attempted bribe offend Jack, who sends Bobby and Mrs. Braganza to Goa.
4. Flight and Pursuit — Ram plans an advantageous marriage for Raja, prompting Raja to cut ties with him and leave for Goa. Ram's reward notice attracts Prem Chopra, who kidnaps the young couple.
5. Rescue and Blessing — Jack confronts Prem, while Ram arrives as the authorities stop the kidnappers. After rescuing Raja and Bobby from the waterfall, both fathers abandon their feud and bless the relationship.