The breakout star of the Hindi-language Netflix series wants to land “meaty, acting-orientated roles” in Hollywood. <\/p>
Despite a flurry of rumours a few months ago that Aaron Taylor-Johnson<\/a> was set to be named as the next James Bond, the role of Britain\u2019s most iconic spy remains vacant for now \u2013 and a new name has just thrown his hat into the ring.<\/p>\n Taha Shah Badussha \u2013 one of the stars of Netflix\u2019s recent international hit Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 has revealed that he harbours ambitions to become the first Indian actor to play the character.<\/p>\n In an interview with Deadline<\/a>, he said: \u201cLet\u2019s put it out there, I want to be the first Indian\u00a0James Bond. Why not?\u201d<\/p>\n He added that he wanted to land \u201cmeaty, acting-orientated roles\u201d in Hollywood following the success of the Hindi-language series, with hopes of joining the likes of Dev Patel and Kumail Nanjiani \u201cin the leading man space\u201d.<\/p> Shah played the role of Tajdar Baloch in the Netflix show and will return for the already-confirmed second season, teasing that \u201cthere\u2019s something special in store for season 2\u201d.<\/p>\n The series was officially renewed at the start of June \u2013 little over a month after it debuted on the streamer \u2013 with creator Sanjay Leela Bhansali<\/span> explaining that he was \u201cblessed by the love and appreciation\u201d for season 1 and was \u201chappy to announce that we\u2019ll be back with season 2\u201d.<\/p>\n Read more:<\/strong><\/p>\n As for who is most likely to replace Daniel Craig as Bond, Taylor-Johnson remains the frontrunner for now.<\/p>\n Back in March, it was reported that he had been offered the role<\/a>, and although cold water was soon poured<\/a> on those rumours by sources close to Taylor-Johnson, there remains a distinct possibility that he will eventually be cast.<\/p>\n Over the years, a whole host of actors have been linked to the role \u2013 especially in the time since Craig officially handed in his Walther PPK following the release of No Time to Die<\/a> in 2021.<\/p>\n Stars who have been rumoured include everyone from Idris Elba and Tom Hardy to James Norton and Reg\u00e9-Jean Page, and although most of those options now seem unlikely, we won\u2019t be able to say for sure until an official announcement is made.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s hoping it\u2019s soon!<\/p>\n Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar is available to stream on Netflix.\u00a0Sign up for Netflix from \u00a34.99 a month<\/a>. Netflix is also available on\u00a0Sky Glass<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Virgin Media Stream<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n Check out more of our\u00a0Drama<\/a> or Film<\/a> coverage or visit our TV Guide<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Streaming Guide<\/a>\u00a0to find out what\u2019s on. 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