An Evening in Paris

An Evening in Paris

Year: 1967

Runtime: 168 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Shakti Samanta

DramaComedyRomanceMusic

In romantic Paris, Indian‑origin Parisians Shyam (Sam) and Roopa fall in love, but their bliss is shattered when criminal mastermind Jack kidnaps Roopa for ransom. Jack substitutes a doppelgänger, Suzy, to collect the money, leaving Sam to untangle the deception and rescue the real Roopa.

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Paris, France, Niagara Falls

The primary action unfolds in Paris, a city famed for art, fashion, and romance, providing a backdrop of glamour and intrigue. Key scenes take place around a Parisian casino/hotel that becomes the center of the deception and pursuit. The climax shifts to a perilous escape near Niagara Falls, where the lovers' fate is decided amid dramatic natural scenery.

🌃 City of Paris 🇫🇷 Paris France 🎨 Romance and culture

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Main Characters – An Evening in Paris (1967)

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Deepa — Sharmila Tagore

A wealthy heiress who travels to Paris in search of true love. She is outwardly confident but vulnerable to manipulation, and she shows resolve when faced with kidnapping and danger. Deepa's choices drive the romance and the unfolding conspiracy.

👑 Wealth 💖 Romantic 🧭 Determined

Sam — Shammi Kapoor

A charismatic admirer who falls instantly for Deepa and relentlessly pursues her. He remains loyal and protective, even as deception threads through the relationship. Sam's courage sustains the romance through kidnappings and peril.

💘 Loyal 🕺 Daring 🧭 Passionate

Suzy

Deepa's look-alike and twin sister who is introduced as Deepa while secretly learning her mannerisms. Her confident performance masks a real sister's fear and longing, and she grows to care for Sam while navigating the deception.

🎭 Impersonation 💃 Daring 💔 Torn

Shekhar — Pran Sikand

Son of Deepa's father's secretary, he is in debt and schemes to marry a wealthy girl to settle his gambling debts. His manipulation drives the kidnapping plan and the tension between the lovers. He underestimates the lovers' resolve and faces consequences.

💰 Greed 🎭 Scheming 🕵️‍♂️ Manipulation

Jack — K.N. Singh

A gangster who orchestrates the kidnapping and holds Deepa's fate in his hands. He is reckless and menacing, pushing the plot toward violent confrontations. His plan collapses as Sam and others close in.

🕵️‍♂️ Crime 🚨 Threat 🔪 Violence

Roopa —

The real Deepa's lost twin who was kidnapped as a child. She is revealed when Suzy is exposed as an impostor. Roopa's presence reframes the family’s sense of belonging and complicates the resolution.

👯 Twin 🧭 Hidden 🎭 Identity

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Major Themes – An Evening in Paris (1967)

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🎭 Identity and Disguise

The plot hinges on a twin swap, with Suzy impersonating Deepa and adopting her mannerisms. This deception drives most of the conflict and reveals how easily appearances can mislead lovers and allies. The narrative uses disguise to test trust and reveal true character beneath the surface. Identity becomes both a weapon and a shield, enabling romance to survive peril.

💘 Love and Loyalty

Love is tested as Sam remains devoted to Deepa while confronted with the impostor. Deepa's kidnapping intensifies loyalty among allies who protect her properly. The romance endures deception, showing that genuine affection perseveres beyond appearances. Sacrifices are made as characters choose honesty and connection over manipulation.

🚨 Crime and Consequence

The criminals Jack and Shekhar drive the plot with a high-stakes plan to exploit Deepa's wealth. Ransom, pursuit, and a dramatic escape at Niagara Falls escalate the tension into action-thriller territory. The story blends melodrama with suspense as schemes unravel and characters must confront moral choices under pressure.

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