Gobinda
(Kabir Bedi)
Character: Gobinda
Actor: Kabir Bedi
Movie: Octopussy
Age: 34
Appearence: Expressionless, East Indian giant at 6 foot 5 with
a huge muscular build.
Status: Terminated
Kamal Khan's turbaned assistant, Gobinda's tough stare is his
most formidable feature. In Octopussy, his undying loyalty to
his master finally proves his downfall after being ordered out
of a plane to dispose of the relentless 007. Gobinda is big and
tough but none too bright.
Most memorable
quote:
Bond: I don't suppose you'd care for a nightcap?
Personality
Kamal Khan's faithful bodyguard, big and tough but none too bright.
He was a devoted and fierce protector of his bosses interests
in his undying loyalty for Khan's interests. To this end Gobinda
played a key role in all aspects of Khan's organisation. He was
head of security for the Monsoon Palace; he attended to and organised
Khan's palace staff; he was a link in the pipeline that smuggled
jewellery across international borders and he was a key participant
in placing a nuclear bomb on board Octopussy's Traveling Circus
Train.
Involvement
As Khan's bodyguard, Gobinda is involved in the continued pursuit
and attempted eradication of Bond. This includes the pursuit of
Bond in the tiger hunt through the jungle outside Monsoon Palace
and a mid-air fight on top of Khan's private plane. In this final
fight Bond gets the upper hand, when he whips an antenna at Gobinda's
face. The giant is so stunned that he loses his grip and plummets
to his death.