In our series Streaming Guide, we list the works of a filmmaker or actor which are available on streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, Eros Now and YouTube among more.
This edition features Bollywood actor Dimple Kapadia who has movies like Saagar, Rudaali, Luck By Chance, Dil Chahta Hai and web series Tandav among more to her credit.
Bobby
Streaming on: ZEE5
At the age of 16, Dimple Kapadia made her Bollywood debut opposite Rishi Kapoor in Bobby. The film was a massive hit back in 1973 for its freshness and innocence and made stars out of Kapadia and Kapoor. Even after 47 years of its release, the Raj Kapoor directorial continues to woo the young audience. Lakshmikant-Pyarelal added stars to the movie and songs like “Main Shayar Toh Nahi”, “Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate”, “Hum Tum Ek Kamre Mein Band Ho” and “Na Chahu Sona Chandi” enjoy a cult status till date.
Saagar
Streaming on: Amazon Prime Video, YouTube
Starring Dimple Kapadia, Rishi Kapoor and Kamal Haasan, the Ramesh Sippy directed film had a love triangle at the centre of its plot. Kapadia was once again appreciated for her charming screen presence and the audience still cannot forget how ethereal she looked in the song “Chehra Hai Ya Chand Khila.” The film was India’s official entry for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1985.