Actress and MP Kangana Ranaut has publicly supported actor Ranveer Singh following a non-cooperation directive issued against him [1].
The development marks a rare moment of public alignment between the two stars as Singh faces industry backlash over a controversy surrounding the film "Don 3" [1].
The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) issued the ban directive last month [2]. The industry body's move prevents members from cooperating with Singh, effectively stalling his professional engagements within the guild's jurisdiction [2].
Ranaut responded to the ban by suggesting that professional success often attracts opposition. She said, "When your star value rises, so do your enemies" [1].
In a separate statement reflecting the same sentiment, Ranaut said, "Jab haisiyat badhti hai to dushman bhi badhte hain" [2].
This support comes during a period of tension within the Bollywood industry regarding the "Don 3" project. While the specific details of the row remain a point of contention among industry stakeholders, the FWICE directive represents a significant institutional move against one of the industry's highest-profile actors [4].
Ranaut's comments frame the ban not as a result of professional failure, but as a consequence of Singh's elevated status in the cinematic landscape [1].
“When your star value rises, so do your enemies.”
The public defense of Ranveer Singh by Kangana Ranaut highlights the volatile nature of Bollywood's internal politics. By framing the FWICE ban as a byproduct of success rather than a disciplinary necessity, Ranaut shifts the narrative from a professional dispute to a clash between an individual star and industry bureaucracy.
