Double Oz Seven - A James Bond Podcast

Episode #90 - From Wimbledon With Love - Vijay Amritraj Interview

06.20.2021 - By Ben Waterworth, Colin Hilding & Noah GrovesPlay

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A massive episode coming your way today as we bring you an interview with the incredible Vijay Amritraj who we all know and love as playing Vijay in Octopussy! We find out the very unique way Vijay was cast in the Bond universe and why it lead to a very unique filming schedule for him! We also learn about some incredible behind the scenes stories from the set of Octopussy, including just how Roger Moore got him to do some extra stunts, how he nearly died in pretty much every scene he filmed as well as sharing one incredible story from the late great Roger Moore that will leave you smiling for the rest of the day. We even find out direct from Vijay just how good Roger Moore was at tennis, and who he believes is not only the best Bond of all time, but also who he believes the best tennis player is of all time too. It’s an interview that will have you playing the flute and riding a rickshaw for the rest of the day, so don’t miss it!

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