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Netflix's newest true crime documentary has just been released, and it delves into the shocking story of Kirat Assi. The series, called Sweet Bobby, is based on a podcast that was released in 2022, and it tells the harrowing tale of Londoner Kirat who was catfished for over a decade by a man named Bobby. Each episode reveals more about how Kirat was deceived, manipulated, and eventually led into a romantic relationship with 'Bobby'. But the biggest revelation came in 2018, nine years after Kirat first started talking to the man she thought she loved: Bobby was actually a real man whose identity had been stolen by Kirat's own cousin, Simran.
But the deceit didn't stop there. Simran had also created a whole community of fake characters - over 20 in total - who were all involved in this elaborate scheme to make Kirat believe that 'Bobby' was real. This manipulation left Kirat feeling love bombed and trapped in a manipulated relationship. Even after taking back some control and suing Simran in a civil court, Kirat is still struggling to move on from this traumatic chapter in her life.
In Sweet Bobby: My Catfish Nightmare, we hear the full, harrowing story of how Kirat was catfished for years without even realizing it. In episode three of the podcast, hosted by Alexi Mostrous, it is revealed that Kirat's own cousin Simran Bhogal was behind the deception. Using the identity of a real man named Bobby, Simran gradually developed a relationship with Kirat through Facebook until they became a romantic couple. When Simran finally confessed everything to Kirat, the two ended up in a three-year legal battle, with Kirat trying to get Simran to take responsibility for her actions.
Eventually, the two reached a settlement in which Simran would write a letter admitting to the catfishing, but only a select group of people - including close friends and family - were allowed to read it. However, Kirat was not satisfied with this and wanted Simran to publicly take responsibility. After receiving a draft of the letter, Kirat rewrote it to accurately depict the extent of her ordeal. Simran agreed to this version of the letter, but still insisted that it only be read in court by a select group of people.
In episode six of the podcast, Kirat gives a glimpse into what was written in one of the early drafts of the letter - a more emotional version. In an interview with Alexi, she explains that the letter was filled with apologies and expressions of regret, but it still doesn't give any insight into the true motivation behind Simran's actions. Kirat believes that Simran was in a dark place and that creating this fictional world was a way for her to find happiness.
While Kirat did receive a substantial settlement from Simran, she is still fighting to have her case investigated by the police. She believes that Simran should face criminal charges for coercive control, stalking, and harassment. But Simran has kept a low profile since the confession, choosing not to give an interview to the podcast host or be involved in the documentary. In fact, her whereabouts and current activities are virtually unknown, and Kirat actively avoids any events where she might be present.
Despite everything she has been through, Kirat holds no ill will towards Simran and just wants her to take responsibility for her actions. She also believes that there may be other victims of Simran's deception and manipulation. But for now, Kirat is focused on moving forward and sharing her story through the Sweet Bobby podcast and now, the Netflix documentary.
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