Prepare to have your mind blown! Netflix’s new true-crime hit, Sweet Bobby: My Catfish Nightmare, tells the insane story of Kirat Assi, a Londoner whose world was shattered by a catfish who turned out to be someone unbelievably close. This isn’t just any story of online deception – it’s a jaw-dropping tale with twists so wild you’ll be checking your own friend list!
Sweet Bobby kicks off with Kirat, a lively and well-liked radio presenter who meets “Bobby” online. He’s charming, funny, and seems genuinely invested in her life. What starts as a friendly connection soon evolves into a romance, and “Bobby” becomes Kirat’s confidant, someone she deeply cares about. Over time, her life starts to revolve around this person who, by all accounts, seems completely perfect. But it’s all a façade – Bobby doesn’t exist.
Throughout the film, viewers are introduced to the strange and suspicious ways “Bobby” starts manipulating Kirat. He claims to have suffered from illnesses, goes through “family” dramas, and even hints that he’s in mortal danger, using her compassion against her to keep her emotionally tethered. Despite her growing suspicions, every time Kirat questions “Bobby” about something suspicious, he provides a convincing excuse, drawing her further into his web.
The true horror of this catfishing nightmare isn’t revealed until later in the film, when Kirat finally discovers that “Bobby” is someone within her own family—a cousin she thought she could trust. Yes, you read that right. The mastermind behind the “Bobby” persona is a family member who spent years manipulating Kirat’s emotions, controlling her social interactions, and isolating her from other relationships.
Who is the Real Bobby?
But while Bobby Jandu is a real person, he had never met Kirat, nor did he know that his identity was being used to deceive her.
In reality, Bobby works as a dental surgeon in Brighton, England, where he lives with his wife and son. A graduate of the University of Sheffield in 2008, he was unaware that his photos and personal details were co-opted into an elaborate catfishing scheme. Initially hesitant, Bobby ultimately agreed to speak about his experience, sharing his story in the Sweet Bobby podcast and appearing in the Netflix documentary to shed light on how his life had been manipulated without his knowledge.
It’s a sickening revelation that turns Kirat’s world upside down. She confronts the psychological abuse she endured and begins piecing her life back together, but the damage done by years of deception has left a lasting impact. Sweet Bobby doesn’t hold back in showing the emotional toll on Kirat as she grapples with the betrayal of her family and the shattering of her reality. Each minute of the film pulls you deeper into the disturbing consequences of this extreme catfishing, keeping you on the edge of your seat until the final shocking reveal.
So, why does Sweet Bobby hit so hard? It’s not just about the scandal; it’s about the terrifying realisation that anyone, even a family member, could go to such great lengths to control another person’s life. You’ll be left wondering who you can truly trust—and if the people around you are exactly who they say they are.
