Bobby Darling

Bobby Darling
Bobby Darling at Zerza Tunga Launch
Born	Delhi, India
Nationality	Indian
Occupation	Actress
Spouse(s)	Rameek Sharma

Bobby Darling is an Indian trans woman actress active in Bollywood and regional Indian films, celebrity, reality show participant, and model.^[1][2][3] Before transitioning she appeared in the Limca Book of Records for doing 18 roles as a gay man by the time she was 23 years old.^[4]

In 2006 Darling came into wider Indian prominence when cast in the first season reality TV programme Bigg Boss, which follows the Big Brother format, which was first developed by Endemol in the Netherlands. Darling was also the first person representing sexuality minorities which has continued on the show.^[5] She has since appeared on other shows, and media, and made appearances while continuing her acting career.^[6]

In 2013 Darling was honoured to be performing for the first time in her career a mujra dance.^[7]

Personal life

Darling was born in Mumbai, India. A homosexual from a young age, She ran into problems with her family due to her sexual orientation.^[8] Her mother died when Darling was a teenager.^[9] She said in a 2009 interview that her appearance on the reality show Sacch Ka Saamna (Hindi: सच का सामना, "Facing the Truth"), the Indian version of the popular American show The Moment of Truth, helped reunite her with her father.^[10] The two were brought together on the show when her dad was the special surprise guest.^[11] She underwent surgery for breast implant in 2010.^[8]

Darling identifies with the LGBT community and has expressed that her arrest, along with other guests at a private party was solely due to police bias against gay people,^[1] "I doubt the police would have taken such action had it not been a gay party ... I did not see any form of indecent behaviour."^[12][13] She has been a vocal supporter of LGBT rights.^[14]

In October 2015, Bobby declared that she is going to marry her Bhopal based boyfriend Ramneek Sharma.^[15] According to a report on entertainment website TakeMyAudition.com, their marriage was delayed due to personal problems but finally the couple tied the knot with consent of their family on 8 February which they registered later on 11 February. Ramneek is the owner of a cineplex in Bhopal. The wedding was a private ceremony at Gayatri temple in MP Nagar in Bhopal with only close friends and family in attendance. After marriage, Bobby also changed her name to Pakhi she married on 23 February 2016 to Ramneek sharma.^[16]

Awards

• 2005, Best Supporting Actor/Actress, Monaco International Film Festival, (Monaco) for Navarasa^[17]

Filmography

• Dee Saturday Night(2014)
• Hasee Toh Phasee (2014) ... in the song 'Drama Queen'
• Super Model(2013) ... as Bobby
• Shirin Farhad (2012) ... as Bobbylina Boywala^[18]
• Kalpvriksha (The wishing tree) (2012)^[19]
• Dehli Eye (2012)^[20]
• Daal Mein Kuch Kaala Hai (2012)^[21]
• Naughty Girl (2011)
• Shaadi Ke Liye Loan^[22]
• Horn Okay Please^[22]
• Apartment (2010) ...... Paying guest^[23]
• Problem Mein Phas Gaya Yaar (2010) (to go on floors)
• Will You Marry Me? (2010)^[23]
• Potadar Kirti (2009)^[24]
• Club '07 (2009)^[23][25]
• Shadow (2009)^[26]
• Money Hai Toh Honey Hai^[27]
• Dhoom Dadakka (2008)
• Mr. White Mr. Black (2008)
• Phir Tauba Tauba (2008)
• I Am in Love (2007)
• Apna Sapna Money Money (2006) ...... Bobby Mohabbati^[28]
• Hota Hai Dil Pyaar Mein Paagal (2006)
• Katputtli (2006)
• Ek Se Mera Kya Hoga (2006)
• Tom Dick And Harry (2006)^[29]
• Saawan – The Love Season (2006)^[29]
• Naughty Boy (2006)
• Mr 100% – The Real Player (2006)
• Navarasa – Nine Emotions (2005) ...... Bobby Darling^[28]
• Nazar (2005) ...... Choreographer
• Kyaa Kool Hai Hum (2005) ...... Kiran^[30]
• Page 3 (2005)^[29]
• Tauba Tauba (2004)
• Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa (2004)
• Tum
• Chalte Chalte (2003)
• Stumped (2003)
• Valentine Days (2003)
• Jeena Sirf Merre Liye (2002)
• Maine Dil Tujhko Diya (2002)
• Na Tum Jaano Na Hum (2002)
• Style (2001)
• Taal (1999) ...... Dress designer^[31]

Traffic Signal....fashion designer in car.

Television

• Sasural Simar Ka (2014–present) As Bobby (Khushi's friend)
• Yeh Hai Aashiqui (2013) .... friend and business manager^[32][33]
• Late Night Show with Begum Nawazish Ali ... co-host^[34]
• Emotional Atyachar (2010)....herself^[35]
• Sach Ka Saamna (2009)^[10]
• Cornetto Anchor Hunt....herself^[36]
• Bigg Boss Season 1 (2006)....Herself^[37]
• Kasauti Zindigi KI (2005)....Mr. Softy
• Kitne cool hai hum
• Kyunki Saas bahu thi
• Khin kissi roza

References

1. D'Cruz, Caroline (20 September 2011). "I date straight men: Bobby Darling". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 October 2013.
2. "Bigg Boss 5 begins with Shakti Kapoor as the only male inmate". Economic Times. 3 October 2011. Retrieved 21 October 2013.
3. Joshi, Tushar (18 August 2009). "Bobby Darling walking the ramp for the first time". Mid-Day. Retrieved 21 October 2013.
4. "'Bobby Darling'". Rediff. Retrieved 20 April 2013.
5. Maheshwri, Neha (25 September 2011). "Laxmi Narayan Tripathi in Bigg Boss 5". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 October 2013.
6. Khan, Robert (15 February 2010). "Commitment transcends commercial motive". Indian Newslink. Retrieved 21 October 2013.
7. Maheshwri, Neha (5 October 2013). "I will surpass Kareena with my mujra". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 October 2013.
8. "Bobby Darling goes booby; gets a pair of breasts". Zee News. 27 May 2010. Retrieved 21 October 2013.
9. "It's Official: Bobby's a woman!". The Times of India. 27 May 2010. Retrieved 21 October 2013.
10. Salvadore, Sarah (16 August 2009). "Anything for a high TRP...". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 October 2013.
11. "Chatter box: The Family Love". The Indian Express. 10 August 2009. Retrieved 21 October 2013.
12. "Gay arrests continue". Star Observer. 27 September 2011. Retrieved 21 October 2013.
13. Vijay V Singh, Shibu Thomas & Bharati Dubey (20 September 2011). "Moral policing gets the stick". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 October 2013.
14. "A Bash for Daniel Rudolph". The Times of India. 9 July 2009. Retrieved 21 October 2013.
15. "Bobby Darling getting married this November!". www.takemyaudition.com. Retrieved 20 January 2016.
16. "Bobby darling is married!". www.takemyaudition.com. Retrieved 23 February 2016.
17. "'Bobby Darling Best Supporting Actor'". Rediff. Retrieved 20 April 2013.
18. Dasgupta, Piyali (17 February 2012). "Bobby Darling turns Bobbylina Boywala!". Times of India. Retrieved 21 October 2013.
19. Priya, Shashi (7 January 2012). "Bobby Darling goes Hollywood". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 October 2013.
20. Dasgupta, Piyali (30 July 2011). "Bobby Darling and Veena Malik face to face on big screen". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 October 2013.
21. Thomas, Edison (3 October 2011). "Veena Malik shoots an item song". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 October 2013.
22. "From Bobby to Bobbee". The Times of India. 16 May 2009. Retrieved 21 October 2013.
23. "I was offered Swayamvar: Bobby". The Times of India. 11 March 2010. Retrieved 21 October 2013.
24. "Bobbee Darling in Ritu's film". The Times of India. 3 September 2009. Retrieved 21 October 2013.
25. Patel, Mamta. "Bobby Darling goes to Hollywood". Retrieved 21 October 2013.
26. "Salman supports Nasser Khan's venture". The Times of India. 31 July 2009. Retrieved 21 October 2013.
27. "My dream role is to play a prostitute: Bobby Darling". Now Running. 24 March 2008. Retrieved 21 October 2013.
28. Jha, Subhash K (6 February 2006). "Bobby Darling wins award at Monaco Film Fest!". SIFY Movies. Retrieved 21 October 2013.
29. "Bobby Darling continues to do comedy". India Glitz. 12 March 2006. Retrieved 21 October 2013.
30. "No reality show's for Karishma". The Times of India. 22 May 2010. Retrieved 21 October 2013.
31. "Burglary Attempt Runs into Trouble With 3rd Unknown Guard Dog ? No Problem (2010, Hindi) Bollywood Movie Dialog Promo 3 Trailer". Washington Bangla Radio. 30 November 2010. Retrieved 21 October 2013.
32. "Bobby Darling says no to pants". The Times of India. 5 October 2013. Retrieved 21 October 2013.
33. Talreja, Vinod (25 September 2013). "Jiah Khan's suicide case to be recreated for TV". Bollywood Life. Retrieved 21 October 2013.
34. Upala KBR (2 July 2010). "Bhatt gets straight talkin'!". Mid-Day. Retrieved 21 October 2013.
35. "Ajay, Emraan at LSD". The Times of India. 7 August 2010. Retrieved 21 October 2013.
36. "TV TALK". Deccan Herald. 22 April 2009. Retrieved 21 October 2013.
37. Das, Monalisa (4 October 2013). "The big leap for transgenders". Retrieved 21 October 2013.

External links

• Bobby Darling at the Internet Movie Database