Hrithik Roshan to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
  • New Delhi
  • Last updated on

So, why not a 52-year-old James Bond from India?

Is Roshan set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in April 2026. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Hrithik Roshan.

UPDATE 17/05/2026 : 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 Hrithik Roshan become the Seventh James Bond?

Roshan’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in You Don't Get Life a Second Time (2011), Kites (2010) and Luck by Chance (2009). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Roshan now is – what next?

Three reasons Hrithik Roshan 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 52-year-old Indian?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Roshan.
  3. It would give Hrithik Roshan a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

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

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

“His name is Roshan. Hrithik Roshan!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) May 16, 2026
“He was perfect as Aryan in Dhoom 2, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) May 16, 2026
“An Indian James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) May 16, 2026
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Roshan has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) May 16, 2026

Rumors about Hrithik Roshan 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 Hrithik Roshan should be the next James Bond?

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