Jewel Thief

Jewel Thief

Year: 1967

Runtime: 186 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Vijay Anand

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Vinay is repeatedly mistaken for a notorious jewel thief who looks just like him. Determined to prove his innocence, he teams up with the police, agreeing to pose as the thief in order to trap the real criminal. The tables turn when the thief masquerades as Vinay, leaving both men’s identities hopelessly tangled in a web of deception.

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1

Jewel thefts spark a deadline in Bombay

A mysterious jewel thief is looting gems nationwide, grabbing headlines. The Police Commissioner of Bombay declares the thief is operating in his jurisdiction and vows to resign if he cannot catch the culprit by January 26. The high-stakes hunt sets the tone for the drama to come.

before January 26 Bombay
2

Vinay is hired and forms a bond with Anjali

Vinay, a skilled jeweler, is hired by Vishambhar Nath and quickly catches the eye of Vishambhar's daughter, Anjali. He gains access to valuable gems and begins forming a personal connection with the family. The budding romance between Vinay and Anjali adds a personal stake to the peril ahead.

early in the story Vishambhar Nath's jewellers / home
3

Party encounter and mistaken identity

At a party hosted by Anjali, Arjun and his sister Shalini mistake Vinay for Amar, Anjali's supposed fiancé. They realize the mix-up, but note Vinay's uncanny resemblance to Amar. The confusion plants seeds for later deception.

early in the story Anjali's party
4

Storeroom theft and a clue about Helen

Vishambhar's shop loses all jewellery from a concealed storeroom, and suspicion falls on the man Vinay had left in charge. A small-time thief is caught and reveals Amar's associate, a woman named Helen. The investigation pivots toward a larger gang.

soon after party Vishambhar Nath's shop
5

Vinay impersonates Amar to probe Helen

Vinay agrees to impersonate Amar to draw out Helen and learn the gang's secrets. He tricks Helen and gathers the details needed to trace the mastermind. The gambit marks a dangerous escalation in the cat-and-mouse game.

soon after Helen's hideout / hideout area
6

Amar goes to Pune; gang assembly

Helen reveals that the real Amar is heading to Pune, where he will assemble the rest of the gang. Vinay travels to Pune, meeting Julie, Amar's wife, and learns of the gang's operations. A bold jewellery heist sets the next move in motion.

soon after Pune
7

Calcutta heist and shifting alliances

The gang flies to Calcutta and pulls off another bold jewellery theft, escalating the stakes for the police. Julie hints that Amar's plans are broader than Vinay first supposed. Arjun's circle grows more dangerous as the deception deepens.

shortly after Pune Calcutta
8

Gangtok advance and Neena

Vinay heads to Gangtok and meets Neena, an associate who becomes entangled in the plot. He promises to help her escape in exchange for information about the gang’s structure. The journey to the Kingdom of Sikkim widens the narrative geographically.

after Calcutta Gangtok, Kingdom of Sikkim
9

Neena's trap and Vinay's capture

Neena lures Vinay into the gang's safehouse and, in a trap, has him captured. The gang solidifies its leadership under Arjun, and the fake Amar identity begins to take hold. Secrets about Vishambhar Nath and Shalini start to surface.

during Gangtok safehouse
10

Revelation of Arjun as mastermind; Amar myth exposed

The gang reveals that Arjun is the true leader and that no one named Amar ever existed. Vishambhar Nath is implicated in the scheme, and Shalini had helped secure her brother Shishu’s release. The web of deception tightens around the police.

revelation moment Safehouse
11

Shalini rescues Vinay from the safehouse

In a daring move, Shalini uses secret passages beneath the building to free Vinay. They attempt to escape together but are recaptured before they can reach safety. The romance between Vinay and Shalini is tempered by danger at every turn.

immediately after rescue attempt Safehouse
12

Memory wipe and the fake Amar plan

Vinay is subjected to electric shocks to wipe his memory and is made to believe that he is the real Amar. The gang plans a fake Sikkim crown jewel heist to trap the police and secure their impunity. Shalini’s role as a dancer is used to gain entry for the staged theft.

climax Safehouse / staging area
13

Police surround; the plan collapses

The police surround the safehouse after Anjali exposes her father’s complicity. Vinay secretly warns the authorities about the gang’s plan. Arjun escapes the confrontation, and the pursuit continues as the net tightens.

before January 26 Safehouse vicinity
14

Final escape: Shalini and Shishu on the plane

Anjali retrieves Shishu and reunites with Shalini, who waits with him in a cabin as the plane lifts off. The trio slips away from immediate danger, but the criminals’ threat remains. The authorities close in on the gang as the escape ends with the flight in progress.

as plane goes airborne Airplane / cabin

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