An Evening in Paris (1967) is a Hindi romantic thriller directed and produced by Shakti Samanta. The film stars Shammi Kapoor and Sharmila Tagore, with Sharmila Tagore appearing in a double role. Set largely in Paris, the film blends romance, comedy, mystery, music, and adventure against glamorous international locations.
The story follows Deepa Malik, a wealthy young woman who travels to Paris after becoming disappointed with love. There she meets Shyam Kumar, also known as Sam, who becomes fascinated by her and tries to win her heart. However, Deepa's father's secretary Shekhar has financial motives of his own and becomes involved in a dangerous scheme involving Deepa's lookalike.
As mistaken identities, kidnapping, romance, and betrayal unfold, Sam is drawn deeper into the mystery. The film's combination of exotic locations, energetic performances, and memorable music helped make it one of the recognizable romantic entertainers of 1960s Hindi cinema.
Movie: An Evening in Paris
Release Date: 10 March 1967
Language: Hindi
Genre: Romantic Thriller, Musical, Romance
Director: Shakti Samanta
Producer: Shakti Samanta
Story: Sachin Bhowmick
Screenplay: Sachin Bhowmick
Additional Writing: Ramesh Pant
Music Directors: Shankar–Jaikishan
Lyricists: Shailendra, Hasrat Jaipuri
Cinematography: V. Gopi Krishna
Editor: Govind Dalwadi
Production Company: Shakti Films
Runtime: Approximately 168 minutes
Country: India
Deepa Malik is a wealthy young woman who has become disappointed with her experiences in love. She travels to Paris hoping to escape her past and enjoy a new life.
In Paris, she meets Shyam Kumar, an Indian man who is immediately attracted to her. Shyam tries to impress Deepa, but she initially refuses to take his advances seriously.
Meanwhile, Shekhar, who works for Deepa's father, is facing financial problems and has connections with the criminal Jack. Shekhar becomes interested in Deepa's wealth and begins plotting against her.
The situation becomes complicated when Roopa, Deepa's identical twin sister who has been separated from her family, enters the story under the name Suzy. Her resemblance to Deepa becomes the basis for a dangerous scheme involving impersonation and kidnapping.
Shyam eventually realizes that something is wrong and becomes determined to find the real Deepa. What follows is a mixture of romance, mystery, mistaken identity, adventure, and action, leading to the eventual exposure of the villains and the resolution of the sisters' story.
The music was composed by the legendary duo Shankar–Jaikishan, with lyrics by Shailendra and Hasrat Jaipuri. Most of the film's songs were performed by Mohammed Rafi, with Asha Bhosle and Sharda also contributing vocals.
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