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Raakh Series: Bobby Deol's Childhood Terror Revealed
13 Jun
Summary
- The 'Raakh' series revisits the chilling 1978 Ranga and Billa case.
- Bobby Deol shared how the case deeply impacted his childhood fears.
- Dharmendra's strict rules protected Bobby from the criminals' reach.
The recently released series 'Raakh' on Prime Video brings renewed attention to the haunting criminal case of 1978. This true-crime drama is inspired by the infamous Ranga and Billa case, which involved the kidnapping and murder of two Delhi siblings, Geeta and Sanjay Chopra. The incident profoundly shocked the nation and significantly altered parental concerns about child safety across India.
The series, set in late-1970s Delhi, explores the aftermath of this brutal crime. Ali Fazal plays Sub-Inspector Jayprakash, while Sonali Bendre portrays a grieving mother. The show, created by Sandeep Saket and Anusha Nandakumar and directed by Prosit Roy, premiered on June 12, 2026.
Actor Bobby Deol shared a personal connection to the case, explaining how the fear surrounding Ranga and Billa impacted his youth. He recounted a school friend's harrowing experience of being kidnapped by the duo. This incident, coupled with the friend mentioning Bobby's name to the kidnappers, instilled deep fear in his father, Dharmendra. Consequently, Bobby faced stringent restrictions on going out alone and had a strict curfew, even learning to ride a bicycle within his home.
