FWICE has stepped into the growing dispute around ‘Don 3’ after reports claimed Ranveer Singh walked out of Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani’s film shortly before its shoot. Ashoke Pandit, Chief Advisor of the Federation of Western India Cine Employees, called the matter serious and criticized the reported trend of actors leaving films close to production. The issue now sits before the film body, which is expected to decide its next move after an internal meeting.
FWICE reviews ‘Don 3’ dispute
News18 reported that Ashoke Pandit reacted to the ongoing row between Ranveer Singh and Excel Entertainment, the banner led by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani. The matter concerns Ranveer’s reported exit from ‘Don 3’, a film that has already faced delays and drawn public attention due to its high-profile casting.It was reported earlier that FWICE President B.N. Tiwari, Chief Advisor Ashoke Pandit, Honorary General Secretary Ashok Dubey, and Treasurer Gangeshwarlal Shrivastav were expected to attend a crucial internal meeting. A press conference was also expected after the meeting to announce the federation’s decision.Pandit told Bombay Times, “It’s a very serious matter, and this trend is very wrong. You can’t withdraw from a project 10 days before the shoot starts. We are having an internal meeting first, and then we are taking a call.”
Ashoke Pandit on Ranveer Singh exit row
When asked which way the decision could go, Pandit said, “We will do something which is justified now. We will not allow the industry to be doomed here. Tomorrow, anybody can walk out of the movie. Whatever we will do, we will do it in the interest of the industry.”The dispute had earlier reached the Producers Guild of India, where senior producers reportedly tried to mediate. According to reports, Excel Entertainment claimed that the team had spent heavily on pre-production and locked key plans before Ranveer’s exit. Other reports said talks around a settlement had not reached a final decision.Farhan also addressed the issue in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter India. He said, “A lot has happened over the last couple of years. You learn to expect the unexpected. Nothing can be taken for granted till you actually have it on film.”‘Don 3’ remains one of Bollywood’s most watched upcoming films. The franchise has earlier featured Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan in the lead role.
