Farhan Akhtar to be the next James Bond?

By Jim Leap
New Delhi
Last updated on March 31, 2025

So, why not a 51-year-old James Bond from India?

Hot news

Hot March 30, 2025
Farhan Akhtar Named Sexiest Director Alive
Love March 31, 2025
Farhan Akhtar: Secretly Married?
Rumor Central March 2025
Is Farhan Akhtar secretly gay and hiding in the closet?

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

UPDATE 31/03/2025 : 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 Farhan Akhtar become the Seventh James Bond?

Akhtar’s star has been rising in recent years . His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Akhtar now is – what next?

Three reasons Farhan Akhtar 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 51-year-old Indian?
No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Akhtar.
It would give Farhan Akhtar a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Akhtar 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 Farhan Akhtar for James Bond.

“His name is Akhtar. Farhan Akhtar!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) March 30, 2025

“He was perfect as Imraan in You Don't Get Life a Second Time, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) March 30, 2025

“An Indian James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) March 30, 2025

“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Akhtar has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) March 30, 2025

Rumors about Farhan Akhtar 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 Farhan Akhtar should be the next James Bond?