Ranveer Singh banned by film body over Don 3 exit, Farhan Akhtar demands Rs 45 cr damages The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has issued a non-cooperation directive against Ranveer Singh, accusing him of abandoning his role in Farhan Akhtar’s film Don 3 without addressing the union’s concerns. The film body alleges that Singh failed to respond to repeated invitations to discuss his abrupt departure from the project, which led to significant financial losses for the production team. According to Ashoke Pandit, Chief Advisor to FWICE, the conflict began when Farhan Akhtar filed a complaint on April 11, 2025, citing Singh’s sudden exit three weeks before the film’s scheduled shoot. Pandit revealed that FWICE invited both Akhtar and his producing partner, Ritesh Sidhwani of Excel Entertainment, to present their side of the story. Sidhwani attended in person, while Akhtar joined remotely via Zoom from London. The duo provided detailed accounts of the pre-production expenses, which totaled Rs 45 crore, including hotel bookings, location rentals, and travel arrangements for over 200 workers. All costs were documented and audited, according to Pandit. Despite being invited to explain his actions, Singh did not respond to FWICE’s requests, even after three reminders spaced 10 days apart. His secretary finally contacted the union on May 23, arguing that FWICE lacked jurisdiction over the matter and offering to represent Singh in a meeting. However, the union rejected this, insisting that Singh must appear in person. FWICE President BN Tiwari emphasized that the non-cooperation directive was a collective decision to uphold industry norms.#ranveer_singh #farhan_akhtar #fwice #excel_entertainment #hansal_mehta
Ranveer Singh breaks silence after FWICE issues non-cooperation directive over ‘Don 3’ exit Ranveer Singh has finally responded to the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) after the organization issued a non-cooperation directive against him over his exit from the film Don 3. The controversy, which has drawn significant attention within the film industry, centers on Singh’s alleged withdrawal from the project, which reportedly caused disruptions to the production. FWICE’s decision marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing dispute between Singh and filmmaker Farhan Akhtar, with the federation emphasizing the broader implications for industry workers. The conflict began when Akhtar filed a formal complaint against Singh in April, alleging that the actor had abruptly left the set just three weeks before the production team was set to depart. FWICE, which represents a wide range of industry professionals, including technicians, artists, and producers, followed its standard procedure by inviting both Akhtar and producers Ritesh Sidhwani to present their perspectives. While Sidhwani attended the meeting in person, Akhtar participated remotely from London. Despite these efforts, Singh’s team reportedly ignored three formal notices sent by FWICE, prompting the federation to take decisive action. In a press conference, FWICE Chief Advisor Ashoke Pandit outlined the sequence of events leading to the non-cooperation directive. He stated that Singh’s failure to engage with the federation or address the matter directly contributed to the decision. Pandit highlighted that the dispute transcended a personal disagreement, as it directly impacted the livelihoods of thousands of workers involved in the film. “When a film is made, thousands of workers get employment.#ranveer_singh #farhan_akhtar #fwice #ritesht_sidhwani #ashoke_pandit
