Agent Vinod (1977 film)

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Agent Vinod
Agent Vinod.jpg
Directed by Deepak Bahry
Written byKhalid-Narvi-Girish
Produced by Tarachand Barjatya
Starring Mahendra Sandhu
Nazir Hussain
CinematographyArvind Laad
Edited byMukhtar Ahmed
Music by Raam Laxman
Ravinder Rawal (lyrics)
Production
company
Sargam Pictures
Distributed by Rajshri Productions
Release date
  • 23 July 1977 (1977-07-23)
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

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. It turned out to be a surprise hit and was remade into the 2012 Hindi film of the same name. [1]

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Story

The kidnapping of a prominent nuclear scientist, Ajay Saxena prompts the Chief of Secret Services to assign flamboyant Agent Vinod to this case. While on this assignment, Vinod meets with Ajay's daughter, Anju, who insists on assisting him. The duo are then further assisted by Chandu "James Bond" and his gypsy girlfriend. 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

Music

No.TitleSinger(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 

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References

  1. "Agent Vinod: This ain't no Bond rip-off!". Firstpost. 23 March 2012.