Kangana Ranaut expressed support for Ranveer Singh following a non-cooperation directive issued by the Federation of Western India Cinema Employees (FWICE) [1].

Ranaut's comments highlight the ongoing tension between high-profile Bollywood stars and industry guilds. The dispute centers on Singh's alleged exit from the film *Don 3*, which triggered a series of professional sanctions and legal responses [1], [2].

Speaking at the trailer launch for her upcoming film *Bharat Bhagya Vidhata* in Mumbai, Ranaut addressed the controversy by drawing on her own experiences with the industry [1], [3]. "I’ve been banned by everybody," Ranaut said [1].

She suggested that professional isolation is often a byproduct of high-level achievement. "It’s impossible not to make enemies, when you are successful," Ranaut said [3].

The friction began earlier this year when Ranveer Singh sent a legal notice to FWICE on May 2, 2026 [4]. The federation subsequently issued a ban against the actor during the week of May 26, 2026 [4]. While some reports indicate the ban was later withdrawn following the intervention of the Indian Motion Picture Producers' Association (IMPPA), other sources continue to reference the directive as an active point of contention [5], [1].

Ranaut's public siding with Singh comes as she prepares for the release of *Bharat Bhagya Vidhata*, which is scheduled to premiere on June 12, 2026 [3].

Ashoke Pandit previously commented on the nature of these professional restrictions. "That’s why I banned you," Pandit said [5].

“"I’ve been banned by everybody."”

The exchange underscores a recurring pattern of conflict between individual talent and collective bargaining units in the Indian film industry. By framing the FWICE ban as a consequence of success rather than professional misconduct, Ranaut is challenging the legitimacy of guild-imposed sanctions and positioning herself as a disruptor of traditional industry power structures.