James Bond back in India after 28 years

Indian Bond fans might get a chance to steal a glimpse of Daniel Craig who will shoot in the outskirts of Mumbai for his next 007 movie soon. 1983 film Octopussy was the only James Bond film shot in India.

Updated on: Jun 21, 2011, 18:42:48 IST

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Indian Bond fans might get a chance to catch a glimpse of Daniel Craig who will shoot in the outskirts of Mumbai for his next 007 movie soon. 1983 film Octopussy was the only James Bond film shot in India.

The action movie will be shot in Big ND Studio located in Karjat in a three-week spell, reportedly.

Oscar Award winning director Sam Mendes and production designer Terry Bamber had visited India some time this April for a recce, reported Mid Day.

"The Hollywood movie would start off with an explosive chase scene set in South Mumbai. In the ND Studio, South Mumbai setting of the main road with shops, bylanes and the main traffic signal will be expanded to include the historic Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and Crawford Market, too," a source told the tabloid.

This is Daniel Craig's third outing as James Bond.

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