When Amritraj was cast in Octopussy (1983), a problem arose because he was neither a member of British Equity nor of the Screen Actors Guild. Therefore Albert R. Broccoli asked his friend Leonard Goldberg to arrange a guest appearance for Vijay on Fantasy Island (1977) in order to receive SAG membership and subsequent Equity approval.
Tennis star.
His son, Prakash, (born October 2, 1983) is a professional tennis player. He turned professional in 2003 after winning the National Championships at the University of Southern California.
Appeared with his family as contestant on Family Feud with Richard
Dawson.
Named 8th Messenger of Peace by the United Nations.
In 1987 he played the Davis Cup final for India against Sweden.
One of three actors from India to appear in the Star Trek franchise. Others include: