‘Raj Kapoor tailored…' Dimple Kapadia opens up on ‘painful' process of getting...
'Raj Kapoor tailored…' Dimple Kapadia opens up on 'painful' process of getting…
In the glitzy and glamorous world of Bollywood, where the dazzling lives are often in the forefront, what happens behind the scenes is usually more than what meets the eye. Behind the blockbuster hits and the unforgettable characters, there are stories of personal struggle and resilience that don't come into the spotlight. Today, we are talking about one such actor whose story talks about how she was making waves in front of the world. however, what was happening behind the scenes was something nobody knew
The veteran actor, Dimple Kapadia, stepped into the film industry in 1973 and became an overnight sensation with her cult classic, Bobby. Becoming the face of a new era, Dimple's innocent face, strong screen presence, and expressive eyes captivated the hearts of millions; she even started the trend of Polka dot fashion. But behind this charming and elegant actress was a teenage girl navigating her way into the stardom of cinema by enduring pain, emotional setbacks.
In an interview, Dimple openly shared how her appearance was tailored for her on-screen presence. 'Bobby was an iconic film. The director was very special. He tailored my entire look. I had a very small forehead, so he made me remove some of my hairline, which was painful.' She further added, 'He gave me the widow's peak, and all my clothes were bought from abroad. He was very fond of Archie comics.
This also speaks about how meticulous Raj Kapor was with the details. He wasn't just creating a heroine, he was also creating a fashion icon. Dimple's outfits, especially her polka dot blouse, still resonate with the youth and have become a trend in pop culture.
But what makes her story extraordinary is that this film made her a sensation and defined her career. In another interview previously, she also shared how her struggle ended up being the reason behind getting this iconic role, 'I was around 12 and suffering from leprosy. I had a mark on my elbow. A family friend once told me, 'I'll make sure you're ostracized from school.' I didn't even understand what that meant at the time,' she recalled.
This situation caught Raj's attention. He heard about a beautiful girl suffering from leprosy and wanted to meet her. Out of that setback came an opportunity,and that's how I got Bobby.'
While Bobby marked Rishi Kapoor's debut and became a box-office hit, it was Dimple's only film in the 1970s. After that, Dimple stepped away from the limelight after getting married to Rajesh Khanna. In 1980, she again made a comeback, returning to the screen with Ramesh Sippy's Saagar, proving that she might have gone away from the limelight, but her impact still sustains.
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