FILM · 2012 · INDIA
Agent Vinod
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- #001
In an unusual move for an Indian film, the entire Raabta sequence was shot in a single take lasting over three minutes. Cinematographer Muraleedharan said they rehearsed for three days before filming with a steadicam, and that nearly fifty cues were given during the shot to get it perfect. The lighting setup was inspired by documentary production because it was shot on location.
- #002
The film was banned in Pakistan for referencing parts of ISI's involvement with jihadi groups and terrorist activities.
- #003
Neil Mukesh was offered a role but turned it down.
- #004
The film was criticised by viewers who said it should have been called Travel Agent Vinod, since Saif Ali Khan travels to many countries in it.
- #005
In one scene, Saif Ali Khan says his name is Mahendra Sandhu, the name of the actor who starred in the 1977 film Gent Vinod.
- #006
The entire Raabta sequence was filmed in a single shot lasting more than three minutes. Cinematographer Muraleedharan said they rehearsed for three days with a fixed camera before the shoot, and that nearly fifty cues were given during filming to execute it perfectly.
- #007
Saif Ali Khan, Gulshan Grover and Ravi Kishan all appeared in Bullet Raja, which was released a year after this film.
- #008
Before its release, Agent Vinod was troubled by reports that Saif Ali Khan's fight with businessman Iqbal Meer Sharma was being promoted as a publicity stunt for the film. Khan strongly denied this, saying: "I don't believe in promoting things so negatively. Instead, our posters and promotions should create the right kind of excitement."
- #009
While promoting the film in Bhopal, Khan was shown black flags, triggered by changes in the administration of the Pataudi family's properties in the Middle East.
- #010
The film was banned in Pakistan for suggesting that the country's intelligence service was cooperating with extreme terrorist groups.
- #011
The film was shot in Tangier, Morocco, but there is no reference to it and it is not shown on location.
- #012
It is Saif and Kareena's last full-fledged film together.
- #013
Kareena Kapoor had a hard time while rehearsing the song Dil Mera Muft Ka. She could not perform the steps given by Saroj Khan correctly.
- #014
Mahendra Sandhu, who starred in the 1977 film Agent Vinod, was offered a cameo in the film but turned it down.
- #015
Saif Ali Khan's look in this film was inspired by Matt Damon's look in The Bourne Ultimatum (2007).
- #016
The film was in production for more than two years.
- #017
In one scene of the film, Saif Ali Khan says his name is Mahendra Sandhu, the name of the actor who starred in the 1977 film Agent Vinod.
- #018
Ram Kapoor had a brief role in the film.
- #019
Adil Hussain received praise for his negative role.
- #020
The Iranian group Barobax later sued Pritam, the film's music director, a week before the film's release, claiming that the song Pyaar Ki Pungi was derived from their earlier song Soosan Khanoom. However, two weeks after the film's release, the group publicly apologized to Pritam and withdrew the lawsuit, stating that the two songs were different.
- #021
The song Dekho To Jaane Jaana from Madhosh was sampled from Boney M's Rasputin, just like the song in Agent Vinod.
- #022
Mahendra Sandhu, who starred in the 1977 film, was offered a cameo in Agent Vinod. He initially declined but later suggested some changes to his character; however, he claimed the team never got back to him in any way.
- #023
To prepare for his role, Saif Ali Khan watched Mahendra Sandhu's version of Agent Vinod (1977).
- #024
The film was released in theaters in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada.
- #025
Dharmendra was offered the role of the RAW chief alongside Zeenat Aman, but he turned the film down because of its India-Pakistan angle.
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