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Sweet Bobby: My Catfish Nightmare is an upcoming Netflix documentary that is set to premiere on October 16, 2024. The docuseries is directed by Lyttanya Shannon, produced by Kiran Sira, and has Rebecca North as the executive producer. It centers around Kirat Assi's catfishing experience with 'Bobby Jandu' that lasted for nearly 10 years.
The official logline of Sweet Bobby: My Catfish Nightmare reads:
"Kirat falls for a man she meets online, only to get swept up in a virtual relationship that upends her life for years, in this shocking documentary."
Kirat Assi is a British woman of Indian origin who fell victim to an elaborate catfishing scheme orchestrated by her own family member.
What happened to Sweet Bobby: My Catfish Nightmare's Kirat Assi?
Kirat Assi (Harkirat Kaur Assi) grew up in West London and worked as a radio presenter in 2009. At the age of 32, she became Facebook friends with Bobby Jandu, which grew into a romantic relationship over time.
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During their whole relationship, the two only interacted via WhatsApp, Skype, and Messenger and even got virtually engaged at some point. However, Kirat's demands to meet Bobby face-to-face were denied repeatedly with outlandish excuses that ranged from him getting shot, and having a brain tumor, to being in a coma.
Over time, Kirat became consumed with Bobby, leading her to suffer from severe health issues. She lost her job, friends, and savings due to the mental and emotional toll their relationship took on her.
She ended up hiring a private detective to find out Bobby's whereabouts, only to discover that she had been catfished for the past 10 years by her own cousin sister, Simran Bhogal. To make matters worse, Kirat had been confiding in Simran about her relationship issues with 'Bobby' the whole time.
While speaking to the Guardian in January 2022, she addressed the damage caused by the harrowing experience:
"I could have met someone real, had a baby during that time. But the other impact has been on my mental and physical health.”
Kirat filed a civil case against her cousin and was awarded a handsome settlement along with a private apology from Simran.
Now in her 40s, Kirat runs the website kiratassi.co.uk, which aims to spread awareness of her catfishing ordeal and also offers resources to people dealing with similar issues.
Kirat Assi's story was previously covered in the Sweet Bobby podcast
Kirat's unbelievable story first came to light in the Sweet Bobby podcast, released in 2021. The true-crime podcast spanned six episodes and was hosted by Alexi Mostrous. Sweet Bobby became a massive hit among listeners during the COVID-19 lockdown.
The real Bobby Jandu also appeared on the podcast, along with Kirat. Furthermore, Bobby revealed on the podcast that Simran was also catfishing his brother at the same time.
The Sweet Bobby podcast is available for listeners at Tortoise Media.
Plot summary
Sweet Bobby: My Catfish Nightmare details the elaborate catfishing experience of Kirat Assi. She was in a decade-long relationship with Bobby Jandu, who she believed was a cardiologist living in Australia, before finding out the truth. The documentary showcases the extent of Simran's manipulation by providing photos, screenshots, and interviews with Kirat's family and friends.
Viewers can watch Sweet Bobby: My Catfish Nightmare on Netflix from October 16, 2024.
