Alia Bhatt to be the next Bond Girl?

Indian star Alia Bhatt is reportedly set to play the Bond girl in the next edition of “James Bond” franchise. The Internet is buzzing with rumors that the actress best known for her role in Gangubai Kathiawadi could be cast as the female lead opposite Daniel Craig.

UPDATE 21/05/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Bhatt already in talks

“The producers have tried to get Alia before, but she has never been available because of other commitments,” a source close to the production said about the actress. “The discussions have been going on for some time and they are working out the contract details now.”

This 'Bhatt to play Bond Girl' 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 Alia Bhatt for Bond Girl.

“She’ll be a great Bond girl. Bond girls are always brainy as well as sexy, and that’s totally Alia.”
— Sam Lopez (@slopezPR) May 20, 2026

“She was perfect as Gangubai in ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’, she will be tremendous portraying the iconic Bond girl role.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) May 20, 2026

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