Anupam Kher to be the next James Bond?

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So, why not a 69-year-old James Bond from India?
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Is Kher set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in October 2024. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Anupam Kher.

UPDATE 04/11/2024 : 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 Anupam Kher become the Seventh James Bond?

Kher’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Jab Tak Hai Jaan (2012), Silver Linings Playbook (2012) and Dil Bole Hadippa! (2009). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Kher now is – what next?

Three reasons Anupam Kher 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 69-year-old Indian?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Kher.
  3. It would give Anupam Kher a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Kher 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 Anupam Kher for James Bond.

“His name is Kher. Anupam Kher!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) November 3, 2024
“He was perfect as Zakir Ahmed in Veer-Zaara, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) November 3, 2024
“An Indian James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) November 3, 2024
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Kher has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) November 3, 2024

Rumors about Anupam Kher 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 Anupam Kher should be the next James Bond?

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