Anil Kapoor to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
New Delhi
Last updated on May 19, 2025

So, why not a 65-year-old James Bond from India?

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Is Kapoor set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in April 2025. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Anil Kapoor.

UPDATE 19/05/2025 : 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 Anil Kapoor become the Seventh James Bond?

Kapoor’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (2011), 24 (2010-2010) and Slumdog Millionaire (2008). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Kapoor now is – what next?

Three reasons Anil Kapoor would be good for the James Bond franchise

It would clarify that Bond is a rotating identity: If M can be a woman, why can't James Bond be a 65-year-old Indian?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Kapoor.
It would give Anil Kapoor a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Kapoor. Anil Kapoor!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) May 18, 2025

“He was perfect as Sagar Pandey in Welcome, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) May 18, 2025

“An Indian James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) May 18, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Kapoor has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) May 18, 2025

Rumors about Anil Kapoor 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 Anil Kapoor should be the next James Bond?