Daijiworld Media Network

New Delhi, Sep 2:  Looks like India has been appealing Hollywood of late. Now, the next of ‘James Bond’ installment will reportedly be shot in India this time.

According to reports, India's Information and Broadcasting Ministry has provided shooting permits for the movie ‘James 23’ directed by Sam Mendes to shoot in locations like Delhi, Goa and near Ahmedabad in the western state of Gujarat.

It is learnt that the film will be shot in Sarojini Nagar market in Delhi and relatively unknown Navagam town near Ahmedabad. Other possible locations include parts of Goa and Mumbai.

The film is scheduled to release in 2012. This also marks the 50th anniversary of the successful 'Dr No' and the Bond franchise.

The film makers have been given permission to shoot in North Goa with the exception of the tunnel at Dudhsagar (south-eastern railway) and Zuari rail bridge over Zuari river (Konkan railways) due to security concerns, however, talks are on with the railway ministry regarding it.

In Ahmedabad, the film makers have sought permission to shoot near the Navagam area that is close to installations like Torrent Power limited, ONGC and IOC. "We have suggested that these vital installations be avoided during the shoot in this area,'' a source said.

So far, 22 films including big ticket productions like the Tom Cruise-starrer 'Mission Impossible', 'Life of Pi', 'Singularity' and 'The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel' had been given permission.