Vijay Amritraj
Actor

Vijay Amritraj Net Worth

Vijay Amritraj was born on December 14, 1953 in Madras, India and is an actor and producer. He was a top tennis player in Asia for 14 years and is now a leading tennis commentator for Fox Sports in the US and STAR-TV in Asia. His company, First Serve Entertainment, is a multimedia production company that deals with Asian-American content and has helped Disney, Turner and ESPN enter the Indian market.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actor, Producer
Birth Day December 14, 1953
Birth Place  Madras, Madras State, India, India
Age 70 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Capricorn
Country (sports) India
Height 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Turned pro 1970
Retired 1993
Plays Right-handed (one-handed backhand)
Prize money $1,331,913
Career record 264–218
Career titles 14
Highest ranking No. 23 (24 March 1980)
Australian Open 2R (1984)
French Open 3R (1974)
Wimbledon SF (1976)
US Open QF (1973, 1976)
WCT Finals SF (1982)
Davis Cup F (1974, 1987)

💰 Net worth

Vijay Amritraj, a well-known actor and producer in India, is estimated to have a net worth ranging from $100,000 to $1 million in the year 2024. With a successful career in the entertainment industry, Amritraj has garnered considerable wealth throughout the years. His talent and dedication have made him a prominent figure in Indian cinema, and his net worth reflects his achievements and contributions to the industry. From starring in numerous films to producing acclaimed projects, Amritraj's influence and success have undoubtedly played a significant role in his financial prosperity.

Biography/Timeline

1970

After playing his first grand prix event in 1970, Amritraj achieved his first significant success in singles in 1973 when he reached the quarterfinals at two Grand Slam events. At Wimbledon, he lost in five sets to the eventual champion Jan Kodeš and later that summer at the US Open, lost to Ken Rosewall after having beaten Rod Laver two rounds earlier.

1974

Amritraj was part of the Indian Davis Cup team that reached the finals in 1974 and 1987. Amritraj had a career singles win-loss record 384–296, winning 16 singles and 13 doubles titles.

1983

Amritraj also had a brief acting career. His most notable appearance is probably as the MI6 agent Vijay in the 1983 James Bond film Octopussy. He also appeared briefly in Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986) as a starship officer.

2001

Amritraj lives in California with wife Shyamala, who is Sri Lankan Tamil, and sons Prakash Amritraj and Vikram. His son Prakash Amritraj and nephew Stephen Amritraj are also professional tennis players. On 9 February 2001, Vijay Amritraj was appointed a United Nations ambassador for peace. He has been raising awareness on the issues of drugs and HIV/AIDS and in raising funds to fight the spread of AIDS worldwide. Vijay Amritraj founded The Vijay Amritraj Foundation in 2006.

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