Ram Aur Shyam

Ram Aur Shyam

Year: 1967

Runtime: 171 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Tapi Chanakya

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Escaping his tyrannical brother‑in‑law Gajendra (Pran), Ramchandra (Dilip Kumar) flees to a village where he is mistaken for Shyamrao (also Dilip Kumar) and forced to assume that identity, staying with Ganga (Leela Mishra). Meanwhile, Shyamrao is taken for Ramchandra by Anjana (Waheeda Rehman) and her father (Nazir Hussain). When Gajendra learns of the mix‑up, his fury leads to a deadly plot against Shyamrao and his opponents.

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1

Ram is abused on the family estate

Ram is shy and often beaten by Gajendra, who controls the family estate. Sulakshana and Kuku witness the abuse and worry for Ram’s safety. The estate becomes the setting where Ram’s vulnerability is exploited.

present Family estate
2

Family plans a marriage for Ram

To protect Ram, Sulakshana and her niece Kuku decide to arrange Ram’s marriage, hoping a wife will shield him from Gajendra’s cruelty. They believe a union could bring Ram stability and security. The plan underscores the family’s desperate efforts to safeguard him.

early Family estate
3

Gajendra targets Anjana for a dowry

Gajendra identifies a rich girl, Anjana, as a dowry source and a shortcut to consolidate power. He schemes to press Ram into marriage to secure wealth for the estate. The arrangement begins to drive the central conflict between greed and family duty.

early City
4

Anjana dislikes Ram after tea spill

Anjana meets Ram and instantly dislikes him after an awkward spill of tea caused by his nerves. Gajendra senses opportunity and accelerates his scheme to push the engagement forward. The misread of Ram’s character foreshadows the tangled relationships to come.

early Anjana's home
5

Conspiracy to kill Ram is hatched

Gajendra, aided by his mother and Munimji, hatches a plot to kill Ram and seize the estate. Ram overhears the conspiracy from hidden ears and realizes his danger. The revelation marks a turning point that drives him to flee to the city.

mid Family estate
6

Ram escapes to the city

Fearing for his life, Ram escapes to the city to hide from the murder plot. He hopes to find safety and perhaps reveal the truth about the danger he faces. The escape sets the stage for the twin revelation that will reshape everything.

soon after City
7

Shyam, Ram’s twin, lives with Ganga

In a village, Shyam—Ram's long-lost twin—lives with his adopted mother Ganga and believes she is his biological mother. He is strong, brave, and mischievous, a stark contrast to Ram's gentleness. The twin's backstory explains the hidden lineage that will soon collide with the city world.

before city arrival Village
8

Shyam arrives in the city; Anjana mistakes him for Ram

Shyam escapes to the city and meets Anjana, who is impressed by his personality. Anjana and her father mistake Shyam for Ram, complicating the love triangle. The mistaken identity sets the stage for dramatic confrontations and further deception.

upon arrival City
9

Ram meets Shanta and romance begins

Ram meets Shanta, who believes he is Shyam, and takes him to his mother, Ganga. Ram and Shanta begin to develop feelings for each other, adding romance to the tangled plot. The two brothers’ lives start to intersect in unexpected ways.

shortly after City
10

Shyam impersonates Ram and confronts Gajendra

Shyam decides to take Ram’s place to confront Gajendra and protect the family. He refuses to sign over the estate, triggering a violent clash in which he whips Gajendra, shocking those present. The incident marks a dramatic turn as the truth of the impersonation begins to surface.

climax setup City / estate
11

Abduction and arrest amid the twin revelation

Gajendra learns that Shyam has been posing as Ram and abducts Ram and Shanta, while framing Shyam for Ram's murder. Shyam is arrested by the police, and the twins’ true relation starts to leak out to Anjana and her father. The family is plunged into chaos as loyalties and identities collide.

after abduction City / police station
12

Revelations, battle, and victory over Gajendra

Anjana and her father are told by Ganga that Ram and Shyam are twins, and they also uncover Gajendra's true nature. Shyam escapes custody and battles Gajendra and his henchmen to free Ram and Shanta. Together, the twins and Shanta defeat Gajendra, ending his grip on the estate.

final confrontation City / final confrontation
13

Happy ending and reunion

After the fight, the twin brothers are happily married and the family is reunited. The mistaken identities are resolved, and a new life begins for everyone involved. The story closes on a note of triumph and harmony.

epilogue Family estate

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