Shree Ashtavinayak CineVision Ltd denies paying actor Nana Patekar nine crores, contrary to recent tabloid reports.

Says a spokesperson from Shree Ashtavinayak, "We have not approached Nana Patekar for more than a year. We still do not have an appropriate script which suits his image and there is absolutely no truth to stories saying we have given him 9 crores for a film."