Who are the Amritraj brothers?

Anand Amritraj and his younger brothers, Vijay and Ashok, were among the first Indians to play in top-flight international tour tennis. In 1976, Anand and Vijay were semifinalists in the Wimbledon men’s doubles.

Meet Amritraj brothers

• Vijay Amritraj

Vijay Amritraj is an Indian sports commentator, actor and retired professional tennis player from Madras. He was awarded the Padma Shri, India’s 4th highest civilian honour in 1983.

• Anand Amritraj

Anand Amritraj is a former Indian tennis player and businessman. He along with brother Vijay Amritraj led India into the 1974 Davis Cup finals against South Africa and was a part of the Indian team captained by Vijay Amritraj which reached the final of the Davis Cup in 1987 against Sweden.

• Ashok Amritraj

Ashok Amritraj is Chairman and CEO of the Hyde Park Entertainment Group and was formerly CEO of National Geographic Films.

Amritraj serves on the Producer’s A2025 committee to advance inclusion & equitable opportunities at the Academy of Motion Pictures & Arts, and on the advisory board for the Dodge Film School at Chapman University. In 2015, he has bestowed an honorary Doctorate of the Arts from the University of East London.