Emraan Hashmi to be the next James Bond?

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So, why not a 46-year-old James Bond from India?
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Is Hashmi set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in December 2025. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Emraan Hashmi.

UPDATE 01/01/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Every man, at some point in his life, wishes he could be James Bond. And with the news that Daniel Craig may well be out as 007, there are a whole bunch of actors from London to New Delhi wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Emraan Hashmi become the Seventh James Bond?

Hashmi’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Raaz 3 (2012), The Dirty Picture (2011) and Jannat (2008). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Hashmi now is – what next?

Three reasons Emraan Hashmi would be good for the James Bond franchise

  1. It would clarify that Bond is a rotating identity: If M can be a woman, why can't James Bond be a 46-year-old Indian?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Hashmi.
  3. It would give Emraan Hashmi a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Hashmi To Play James Bond' Rumor had the internet in a frenzy

Twitter was flooded again Wednesday with loads of tweets related to the rumor. Some fans even launched an online Facebook page called We Want Emraan Hashmi for James Bond.

“His name is Hashmi. Emraan Hashmi!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) December 31, 2025
“He was perfect as Akash in Gangster, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) December 31, 2025
“An Indian James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) December 31, 2025
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Hashmi has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) December 31, 2025

Rumors about Emraan Hashmi stepping into the role's next iteration have been floating about for a while now. He is characterized by being smooth, slick, handsome, rugged and charming. These are definitely the characteristics needed to play James Bond. Don’t you agree?

Do you think Emraan Hashmi should be the next James Bond?

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