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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1

Deepa arrives in Paris and meets Sam

Deepa travels to Paris seeking love after a failed search in India. Sam immediately falls for her and begins to shadow her movements around the city. Their budding connection sets the stage for a romance that drives the rest of the plot.

Paris, France
2

Debt, scheming and a looming marriage

Deepa's father plans to secure her future, while Shekhar, desperate for money to clear gambling debts, decides to marry Deepa. Jack presses him to repay his debt, pushing the plot toward a forced union. The plan hinges on Deepa's supposed consent being fake or coerced.

Paris, France
3

Deepa refuses the arranged match; vows to love Sam

Deepa rejects Shekhar's marriage plan, telling him she only loves Sam. Her refusal strengthens Sam's claim on her and deepens their bond. This creates the central conflict between romantic pursuit and an arranged marriage.

Paris, France
4

Jack spots Deepa and Suzy is introduced

Jack mistakes Deepa for someone he knows and brings Shekhar to his casino. There they encounter Suzy, a club dancer who looks identical to Deepa. The coincidence hints at a sinister impersonation plot that will unfold.

Casino/Hotel, Paris
5

Shekhar hires Suzy to impersonate Deepa

Seeing an opportunity, Shekhar arranges for Suzy to imitate Deepa for a large payoff. He takes Suzy with him to study Deepa's mannerisms and plans to swap her into Deepa's life. The deception is designed to keep Deepa's absence undetected.

Paris
6

Deepa is kidnapped; Suzy takes her place

Jack kidnaps the real Deepa, while Suzy steps into her life at home. The switch goes unnoticed at first as Suzy pretends to be Deepa and continues to accompany Sam. The kidnapping marks a turning point in the plot.

Paris
7

Father and Sam uncover the twin secret

Deepa's father flies to Paris with Sam after learning of the kidnapping. They discover that Suzy is actually Deepa's long-lost twin sister Roopa. Roopa resists accepting herself as the daughter, complicating the family's reunion.

Paris
8

Roopa tries to force a marriage; Sam resists

Roopa tries to extract information by demanding Sam marry her, but Sam refuses, insisting his heart belongs to Deepa. Roopa is angry at first but ultimately decides not to come between her sister and true love. The tension shifts toward reuniting the sisters with Deepa.

Paris
9

Ransom plot and elite meeting

Jaggu, now working for Jack, arrives to demand ransom for Deepa's release. Sam knocks Jaggu unconscious and orders a rendezvous at a secret location with the ransom money. Shekhar overhears the plan and deduces the impending confrontation.

Paris
10

Revelation and switch to escape

Suzy arrives at the hideout with Jack and reveals herself to Deepa as Roopa. Despite Deepa's reluctance, Suzy convinces her to switch places and escape, so Deepa can reclaim her freedom. The deception shifts again as the sisters try to outmaneuver their enemies.

Paris, Jack's hideout
11

Niagara Falls showdown begins

Sam and Shekhar head toward Niagara Falls to execute the ransom plan. Jack's men inform Jack about Sam's arrival; Shekhar confronts them and kills a guard, while Deepa, disguised as Suzy, escapes the immediate danger. The chase heads toward a dramatic river crossing.

Niagara Falls
12

Final battle and helicopter rescue

In the climactic pursuit, Shekhar drives off with Deepa toward the falls as Sam pursues from a hovering helicopter. After a brutal struggle, Shekhar is defeated and disappears into the waterfall. Deepa and Sam cling to the helicopter ladder as they are rescued, ending the story on a hopeful note with the song Aasmaan Se Aya Farishta playing.

Near Niagara Falls; helicopter rescue

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