While everyone is eagerly waiting for the release of 'Spectre', we take a quick look at the 5 Bollywood actresses who can go toe to toe with OO7.
Ursula Andress in a white bikini stepping out of the sea catching the eye of Sean Connery in 'Dr. NO', is a scene now considered to be an iconic moment in movie history and also introduced the world to the Bond Girl.
Over the years, Bond Girls have become an integral part of the Bond Universe. From sex symbol Honor Blackman to Oscar winner Halle Berry, many beautiful actresses have played the iconic character with finesse.
It is about time we get an Indian Bond Girl on board. Check out these Bollywood beauties who could easily fit in their shoes:
1) Katrina Kaif: With hits like 'Ek Tha Tiger' & 'Phantom' in her kitty, Katrina has proven to have a niche in espionage thrillers. With her angelic beauty and sincere emotion she could easily bring the best of the best down on their knees. Surely it would be easy for her to match punches with Bond.
2) Priyanka Chopra: With her show 'Quantico' raking viewers by the millions, PC already has experience playing an FBI agent. From diffusing bombs to counter attacking terrorists, Priyanka has done it all. MI6 would be just a cake walk for her.
3) Taapsee Pannu: Known for her girl next door looks, the actresses is more than meets the eye. Her performance in 'Baby' was highly appreciated. Her action sequences created quite a roar and received applause from audiences. A step in the same direction, Taapsee has certainly proven to be in the running for the next Bond Girl.
4) Nimrat Kaur: She played antagonist to Claire Danes character in the Season 4 of Homeland and will soon also be seen sharing screen space with the khiladi of bollywood, Akshay Kumar in 'Airlift'. With an understanding to play a character with diverse shades of patriotism and intrigue, Nimrat can certainly help Bond get out of sticky situations.
5) Deepika Padukone: We have seen her her action stunts in movies like 'Race 2' and 'Chandni Chowk To China'. She has the perfect looks and frame to step up and become the Bond girl.