The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) on Monday said its more than four lakh members would not work with Ranveer Singh following his last minute exit from Farhan Akhtar's "Don 3" which had been in the making for three years.Akhtar and his partner Ritesh Sidhwani had filed a complaint against Singh before the Indian Film & Television Directors' Association (IFTDA), which then referred the matter to FWICE for further intervention. "Don 3", which was to reboot the successful franchise for a third time with a new face, was yet to begin shooting. The producers claim that more than Rs 45 crore had already been spent in the pre-production phase.What does it mean for Ranveer Singh?Despite the alarm it has triggered, the FWICE directive is not a government-imposed legal ban. Instead, it is an industry-wide non-cooperation notice under which affiliated crew members and workers have been urged not to collaborate with Ranveer Singh on film shoots or productions.While the move could significantly disrupt ongoing and upcoming projects, given Bollywood’s heavy reliance on these workers, it does not legally prevent the actor from signing or appearing in films.However, according to reports by News24, Ranveer Singh will not be able to shoot or produce new films in India until the dispute between him and the producers of Don 3 is resolved, making an early settlement crucial for all parties involved.What did Ranveer Singh say?Ranveer Singh's spokesperson issued a measured statement, making clear that the actor intends to stay above the fray. The statement read: "Throughout the recent developments surrounding Don 3, he has consciously chosen to maintain silence, believing that professional discussions and personal equations are best handled with dignity, maturity and mutual respect."It further added: "While several narratives and speculations have surfaced over time, Ranveer has never considered it necessary to respond publicly or contribute to conjecture. His focus remains firmly on his work and the commitments ahead."Meanwhile, Singh is gearing up for his next, 'Pralay'.
Ranveer Singh banned by FWICE over Farhan Akhtar's Don 3: What does it mean for the Dhurandhar actor?
The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has issued a non-cooperation notice against Ranveer Singh, impacting over four lakh members. This follows his last-minute exit from Farhan Akhtar's "Don 3," with producers claiming over Rs 45 crore spent in pre-production. The directive, while not a legal ban, could disrupt future projects until the dispute is resolved.
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