- 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:
- He was awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian honor, in 1983.
- Brother of Hollywood producer Ashok Amritraj.
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