India, July 23 -- The life and valour of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj has been cinematised at least a handful of times for the movies. However, the correct kind of zeal and commitment is required to be able to translate an aura that powerful and relay it to the masses.

The Amit Rai-helmed Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj biopic could very well have been that film to tick all the boxes with Shahid Kapoor in the lead. However, if recent media reports are to be believed, the film has been shelved for good.

Now while a film's fate being cut short in this manner is not in any way unheard of in the industry, Amit for one, made sure there was no scope left for any speculations to take control of the narrative. In a chat with Mid-Day, the director po...