It seems tensions between actor Ranveer Singh and filmmaker Farhan Akhtar have escalated following the former`s exit from Don 3. On Monday, the film body Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) issued a non-cooperation directive against Ranveer. The association also banned the actor and said its more than four lakh members would not work with him. The Dhurandhar actor’s spokesperson has now reacted to the decision.
Ranveer Singh’s spokesperson issues statement
Ranveer Singh’s official spokesperson shared, “Ranveer Singh holds the highest regard for the film fraternity and for everyone associated with the Don franchise. 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.
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.
He continues to hold deep respect and goodwill for all those involved and sincerely wishes the franchise continued success. Choosing restraint and grace in moments like these has always been a conscious decision on his part, and he will continue to maintain the same stance.”
About Don 3 dispute
Don 3 was intended to be Akhtar`s return to direction after 2011`s Don 2, which featured Shah Rukh Khan. Singh reportedly walked out of Don 3, citing script changes as the reason. The producers claim that more than Rs 45 crore had already been spent in the pre-production phase. Akhtar and his partner Ritesh Sidhwani filed a complaint against Singh before the Indian Film & Television Directors` Association (IFTDA), which then referred the matter to FWICE for further intervention, who has now banned the actor.
FWICE honorary general secretary Ashok Dubey said at a press conference, “We will not work with Ranveer Singh after today, whether it is cameramen, spot boys, lightmen, or anyone else from our side. This non-cooperation will continue till the dispute is cleared. An artist becomes an artist because of the people, because of the members who work with us, the technicians, and those who watch the movies. You leave a film which many people have worked on for three years.”
“We wrote a letter to you, but there was no reply, so no member from FWICE will work with you,” he added.