Actor Ranveer Singh was placed under a non-cooperation ban by the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) on Tuesday [2].
The ban signals a severe escalation in a professional dispute that threatens Singh's standing within the Bollywood industry. Such directives from FWICE can effectively prevent an actor from working on projects involving unionized crews.
The conflict centers on the production of Don 3, a sequel announced in 2023 [3]. The project has been marred by intensifying tensions between Singh and director Farhan Akhtar throughout 2024 and 2025 [1].
Reports on the cause of the rift vary. Some sources said the fallout was a battle of egos between the two parties [5]. Other reports said Singh exited the project due to creative differences, specifically his desire for stronger language and more violence in the film [6].
Financial disagreements further complicated the relationship. Singh reportedly demanded ₹45 crore after exiting the film [5].
The path to the ban involves multiple industry bodies. Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani filed a complaint with the Indian Film & Television Directors' Association (IFTDA), which then referred the matter to FWICE [1]. Other reports said that FWICE directly imposed the ban [2].
Singh made his first public appearance today following the announcement of the ban [3].
“Ranveer Singh has been placed under a non-cooperation ban by the Federation of Western India Cine Employees”
The imposition of a non-cooperation ban by FWICE represents one of the most aggressive disciplinary actions available to Indian film guilds. By leveraging the union's power, the director and producers can effectively blacklist an actor from major studio productions. The transition of a creative disagreement over script elements and a financial dispute into a formal industry ban suggests a total breakdown in negotiation, potentially altering the trajectory of one of Bollywood's most prominent stars.
