Actress Kangana Ranaut said she has been "banned by everybody" in response to a professional ban imposed on actor Ranveer Singh [1].

The comment highlights ongoing tensions between high-profile Bollywood stars and the industry's governing bodies regarding professional conduct and contractual obligations. The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) took action against Singh following his alleged abrupt departure from the film Don 3 [2].

Ranaut addressed the situation in Mumbai on Thursday, linking the current controversy surrounding Singh to her own experiences within the Indian film industry [1]. She said her own ostracization is more comprehensive than the specific disciplinary action taken by the union against Singh [2].

FWICE is the primary body representing cinema employees in Western India. The union's decision to ban Singh stems from allegations that his exit from the Don 3 production was sudden and detrimental to the project [2]. Such bans can restrict an actor's ability to work with unionized crews and studios, creating significant professional hurdles.

Ranaut has frequently spoken about her adversarial relationship with the Bollywood establishment. By referencing the ban on Singh, she said she is a long-term target of industry exclusion [1].

Singh has not yet issued a detailed public response to the specific allegations regarding his exit from the film, though the FWICE ban has sparked widespread discussion across social media and entertainment news outlets [2].

“"I've been banned by everybody"”

This exchange underscores the volatility of professional relations in Bollywood and the power of the FWICE to enforce industry standards. Ranaut's reaction leverages a contemporary disciplinary action against a peer to reiterate her narrative of systemic isolation within the Mumbai film circuit.