FWICE bans Ranveer Singh after Don 3 exit

The Federation of Western India Cine Employees issued a non-cooperation directive against actor Ranveer Singh following his reported exit from the film "Don 3" ^[1].

This ban represents a significant escalation in a dispute between one of Bollywood's most prominent actors and the industry's primary labor body. The move could limit Singh's ability to work on productions governed by the federation's membership.

The directive follows a formal complaint filed by director Farhan Akhtar ^[1]. According to reports, Singh exited the production of "Don 3" at the last minute, causing substantial disruptions to the filming schedule and production logistics ^[1].

The financial impact of the actor's departure has been a primary driver of the dispute. Producers said the exit resulted in losses of approximately ₹45 crore ^[3]. These losses are attributed to the sudden need to reorganize production, and the delays associated with finding a replacement or restructuring the project ^[1].

FWICE said that the non-cooperation directive was issued to protect the interests of the industry and ensure professional accountability ^[1]. The body seeks to prevent similar last-minute departures that jeopardize the financial stability of film projects, and the livelihoods of the crews involved ^[1].

Singh has not yet issued a public response to the specific allegations regarding the financial losses or the FWICE directive. The production of "Don 3" remains under scrutiny as the industry awaits further developments on whether the ban will be lifted or if a settlement will be reached between the actor and the producers ^[1].