Agent Vinod (1977 film)
Agent Vinod is a 1977 Indian Hindi-language action spy film directed by Deepak Bahry. The film stars Mahendra Sandhu as a dashing Indian secret agent and Jagdeep as a comic side-kick. This movie turned out to be a surprise hit. Its title was reused in the 2012 Hindi film of the same name, however, it is not a remake.[1]
| Agent Vinod | |
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| Directed by | Deepak Bahry |
| Written by | Khalid-Narvi-Girish |
| Produced by | Tarachand Barjatya |
| Starring | Mahendra Sandhu Nazir Hussain |
| Cinematography | Arvind Laad |
| Edited by | Mukhtar Ahmed |
| Music by | Raam Laxman Ravinder Rawal (lyrics) |
Production company | Sargam Pictures |
| Distributed by | Rajshri Productions |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Story
The kidnapping of a prominent scientist, Ajay Saxena (Nazir Hussain) prompts the Chief of Secret Services (K.N. Singh) to assign flamboyant Agent Vinod (Mahendra Sandhu) to this case. While on this assignment, Vinod meets with Ajay's daughter, Anju (Asha Sachdev), who insists on assisting him. The duo are then further assisted by Chandu "James Bond" (Jagdeep) and his gypsy girlfriend (Jayshree T.). The two couples will soon have numerous challenges thrust on them, and will realize that their task is not only very difficult, but also life-threatening.
Cast
- Mahendra Sandhu as Agent Vinod
- Asha Sachdev as Anju Saxena
- Rehana Sultan as Zarina
- Jagdeep as Chandu alias James Bond
- Iftekhar as Madanlal
- Pinchoo Kapoor as Chacha of Agent Vinod
- Nazir Hussain as Ashok Saxena (Anju's dad) (as Nazir Husain)
- Ravindra Kapoor
- K.N. Singh as Chief of Agent Vinod
- Helen as Dancer - Lovelina
- Jayshree T. as Gypsy Sardar's daughter
- Leena Das as Leena (Chacha's assistant)
- Viju Khote as Madanlal's henchman
- Sharat Saxena as Madanlal's henchman
- Birbal as Room Service Boy
- Bhagwan Dada as Gypsy Sardar
- V. Gopal as Hotel Manager
- Sunder as Priest
Music
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Yara Dildara Tera Yeh Ishara" | Usha Mangeshkar, Dilraj Kaur | |
| 2. | "Sabse Nirala Rangila Dil Wala, Mai Jhoka Pyar Ka" | Kishore Kumar | |
| 3. | "Band Kamare Mein Ek Ladaki Akeli" | Asha Bhosle | |
| 4. | "Hum To Nikle Ram Bharose, Phirte Yahan Wahan" | Mahendra Kapoor, Jaspal Singh | |
| 5. | "Loveleena Aa Gaya Mai, Tu Aa Gaya Toh Jaanejaa Baaho Me Tham Le" | Shailendra Singh, Asha Bhosle | |
| 6. | "Mehfil Me Aaye Ho Aapka Dil Jaan Jaaynge" | Manna Dey, Asha Bhosle |
References
- "Agent Vinod: This ain't no Bond rip-off!". Firstpost. 23 March 2012.
External links
- Agent Vinod at IMDb