Salman can be India's James Bond: Kabir Khan

Salman can be India's James Bond: Kabir Khan

Director Kabir Khan, who cast Salman Khan as a RAW agent in "Ek Tha Tiger", says the actor is apt to become India's James Bond.

"Salman, I think, has the charisma and the sheer presence that a Bond needs," the 41-year-old said here Wednesday at the premiere of latest 007 movie "Skyfall".

"You look at him, he is strong, silent. But you know when he, sort of, goes into action, there is going to be a lot of thrill," he added.

Kabir said: "When I was making 'Ek Tha Tiger', I was conscious that we didn't want to do a Bond because I feel that there is a difference between Hindi films and Hollywood films.

"In our films, even in love stories, our heroes are James Bond, so there has to be a differentiator."

However, Kabir did incorporate a few aspects of Bond movies.

"We stayed away from the sort of Bond style of presenting an agent. Yes, the action we took, a lot of effort was taken to make it international and it was probably very similar to the kind of action that you see nowadays in the new Bond films, more realistic," he said.



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Anonymous's picture

Salman has the attitude, looks, body language and star power, screen presence needed for Bond

Anonymous's picture

Kabir very much likes Salman its ppl like U who cant stand the fact that he is loved by many even within the film industry.
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I thought he couldn't stand Salman! The things people do for money!

aneesa_luvz_ash's picture

I thiink Kabiir is getting too chuffed just because his film was a super hit...calm down mate..if it was a flop, he would have never say stupid and cheesy lines like "katrina is the fourth khan" and "salman can be james bond" blah blah..dont let success get to yah head too much..these statements hes makin are just stupid and unasked for...we dont wanna know kabirr...n bdw ent hatin lol

Anonymous's picture

Kabir please.... Stop making such statements or people will stop taking you seriously.... Salman as Bond??? Joke of the year.. Bond is very charming and elegant in his behaviour, and Salman isn't even close to how Bond behaves... Agree with people like Akshay or Hrithrik can do it... Even SRK is a better choise.. But I think a young guy should play Bond for one times sake.. Like Ranbir or Imran.. Or even Emraan could do it, as he's a serial kisser, just like James bond :P...

Mystic Rose's picture

Salman Khan is Salman Khan, his brand is definitely bigger in India than James Bond's.

Anonymous's picture

This is like Katrina can be the Meryl Streep of India.lol who cares him

Anonymous's picture

Only Akshay Kumar can be a Perfect Bond

Voiceswriter's picture

Kabir Khan is perpetually drunk these days.

moimeme's picture

Kabir is buttering Salman up for his next venture..another 200 crores on the way for him..I thought he couldn't stand Salman! The things people do for money!

Anonymous's picture

Akshay Kumar n Hrithik are perfect to play James Bond.

Anonymous's picture

i think kabir should just shut-*** and stop pleasing these two. for me indian james bond is akshay hands down.

Anonymous's picture

Can be????? He already is!!!!

Anonymous's picture

Kabir Khan lost it completely ... first Katrina being the 4th khan, lol and now salman james bond ... i like salman but one should be realistic, he is in no way james bond kind of guy ... in my opinion it can be the stylish arjun rampal, maybe to an extend srk

I like the following actors, but they would not fit the role:
farhan akthar ... has diction problems just like his dad and sister
ajay devgan ... look wise wouldn't fit
akshay kumar ... his smile and teeth doesn't fit and he can not carry the cool and serious JB
aamir ... too short
salman ... too dabbang, wanted, ready and bodyguardish kind of character and too short and stiff
Hrithik ... too good looking
abay deol ... too roundish face ... btw i like his movies
emran ... definitely too short/ordinary looking ... though his a good actor, has a hollywood movie
saif ... tried it with AV and failed, so out of question
ranbir kapoor ... though almost 30, he is too young too play JB, actually emran is also too young
imran khan ... same ... to young

guys it's late and i am waiting for my husband to come back from work, I was bored, so you are free to disagree ... good night PV

Anonymous's picture

akshay kumar has the attitude to be james bond not salman.

Anonymous's picture

exactly, Salman is the man who can be James bond internationally, not only for india of course

Gohar's picture

I always thought that Akshay will be good for the role of indian James Bond. He has everything for that kind of roles but as usual directors casting him for silly comedies... Akshay is good for James bond, Hritik for Dhoom, Shahrukh for Don, Ajay for Omkara, Salman for Dabang...

Anonymous's picture

Only Hrithik/Aamir can somewhat justify dat role.. Salman Nayyyy hez gud only upto playng bollywood dabbang.. SRK a big Noo.. Action movies r nt @ all his cup of tea.. we all saw what a disaster RA1 or ne of his action movies were.. hez best in dng romantic roles or Swades Chakde. types. evn Saif has d looks but nt James Bond charisma..

TresJolie's picture

Kabir Khan we got it !!! You love Khan and specially Kaif

Anonymous's picture

SHARUKH KHAN the KING KHAN got the offer for James Bond Role..as he can play it superbly. Now jealous ppl like kabir khan would obviously take salman's name in that.

Thu, 2012-11-01 11:06 — sweetie222

Salman wud be good at funny films as hes a joker himself. SRK can play James Bond Role very well, as hes the best ACTOR!!!!

you just make a fool of your self ...or you are salman /aamir fan and want to make fun of srk
SHARUKH KHAN the KING KHAN got the offer for James Bond Role...really when ?????????
no one in Bollywood can play James Bond Role...its an English character no one can match it ...
and i agree with Thu, 2012-11-01 12:28 — Anonymous

ummm no...James Bond needs to be a cool guy and swag. He also has to be a gentleman who could kill. Mysterious and intelligent too.

Anonymous's picture

Thu, 2012-11-01 11:14 — sweetie222

SHARUKH KHAN the KING KHAN got the offer for James Bond Role..as he can play it superbly. Now jealous ppl like kabir khan would obviously take salman's name in that.

Thu, 2012-11-01 11:06 — sweetie222

Salman wud be good at funny films as hes a joker himself. SRK can play James Bond Role very well, as hes the best ACTOR!!!!

you just make a fool of your self ...or you are salman /aamir fan and want to make fun of srk
SHARUKH KHAN the KING KHAN got the offer for James Bond Role...really when ?????????
no one in Bollywood can play James Bond Role...its an English character no one can match it ...
and i agree with Thu, 2012-11-01 12:28 — Anonymous

ummm no...James Bond needs to be a cool guy and swag. He also has to be a gentleman who could kill. Mysterious and intelligent too.

Anonymous's picture

Good joke Kabir Khan!

Anonymous's picture

salman and james bond?

Anonymous's picture

ummm no...James Bond needs to be a cool guy and swag. He also has to be a gentleman who could kill. Mysterious and intelligent too.

Viraaj_S's picture

What's wrong with Kabir Khan these days?
First he said that Katrina is the Fourth Khan...hahaha My Foot
Now he says that Salman can be James Bond...Hell no. SRK or Akki will suit the role of James Bond but not Salman.
why he is licking the feet of Salman & Kat? Chamcha!

sweetie222's picture

SHARUKH KHAN the KING KHAN got the offer for James Bond Role..as he can play it superbly. Now jealous ppl like kabir khan would obviously take salman's name in that.

sweetie222's picture

Salman wud be good at funny films as hes a joker himself. SRK can play James Bond Role very well, as hes the best ACTOR!!!!

Anonymous's picture

James Bond role demands a gentleman character and not a serial woman-beater, sorry Kabir.

Anonymous's picture

Kabir Khan is cracking me up! Salman will be a terrible James Bond. His dialogue delivery sucks. He does not have the swagger nor global appeal that a James Bond needs. Taking off his shirt won't cut it.

Anonymous's picture

sure he can he is the best

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