News of Sanjay Dutt playing Shivaji in a film has created a flutter. Says a Dutt family friend, "Sanju is away in South Africa.

His wife, Maanayata had to face a barrage of questions from Marathi organisations who are protesting against Sanju playing Shivaji.

Pregnant Maana, who is also down with flu, is stressed out."

Meanwhile, director Soham Shah clarifies, "It's a rumour that Sanjay Dutt is playing Shivaji. I'm in the process of scripting and only once it is ready will I begin casting."