Overview
Iftikhar Ahmed (also spelt Iftikhar Ahmad) is the name of a fictional character featured in the 2012 Indian Hindi-language espionage thriller Agent Vinod. The name is shared by several real individuals, predominantly of Pakistani origin, in the fields of cricket, politics and law; this article focuses on the cinematic reference associated with Indian cinema.
Key Facts
| Name | Iftikhar Ahmed |
|---|---|
| Type | Fictional character |
| Medium | Feature film |
| Film | Agent Vinod |
| Year of release | 2012 |
| Industry | Indian cinema (Hindi) |
Background
The character Iftikhar Ahmed appears in Agent Vinod, a 2012 Indian spy film set across multiple international locations. The film falls within the espionage and action thriller genres that have become a recurring strand of mainstream Hindi cinema, drawing on Cold War–style intelligence narratives reworked for contemporary geopolitical settings.
Other Persons Sharing the Name
The name Iftikhar Ahmed (or Iftikhar Ahmad) is borne by several public figures, listed here for disambiguation:
- Iftikhar Ahmed (born 1990) – Pakistani international cricketer.
- Iftikhar Ahmed (born 1984) – Pakistani cricketer associated with Faisalabad.
- Iftikhar Ahmed – Pakistani cricketer who played for Kalat in the 1960s.
- Iftikhar Ahmed (born 1954) – Pakistani politician.
- Iftikhar Ahmad (born 1949) – Pakistani barrister, political activist and former military officer.
- Iftikhar Ahmad (born 1950) – Pakistani political activist.
Significance
As a fictional creation in Agent Vinod, Iftikhar Ahmed contributes to the cast of characters that populate the film's narrative. The repeated appearance of the name across cricket, politics and law in South Asia also makes it a notable disambiguation entry, with the cinematic usage being the principal Indian-cinema reference.
Related Topics
References
- English Wikipedia: Iftikhar Ahmed
- Wikidata item:
Q30706963