While travelling on a plane between England and India in August 1982 for 'Octopussy' (1983), production designer Peter Lamont was on a plane that was hijacked.
Another actor was hired in addition to Vijay Amritraj when there was a dispute with Actor's Equity because Armitraj was not a member of the actor's union. However, Producer Albert R. Broccoli asked his friend Leonard Goldberg to arrange a guest appearance for Vijay on the television series 'Fantasy Island' in order to receive Screen Actors Guild membership and subsequent Equity approval.
In one scene in 'Octopussy' (1983) James Bond meets up with Vijay when he hears Vijay play a few bars of "The James Bond Theme".
Vijay Amritraj played a snake charmer in 'Octopussy' (1983). In reality, Amritraj is terrified of snakes, and was virtually unable to take part in any of the action. His character mentions this while disposing of the cobra in the basket, by telling Bond, "This was the wrong cover. I hate snakes."
Indian tennis player Vijay Amritraj received an 'introducing' credit in 'Octopussy' (1983).