Ranveer Reacts To FWICE's Ban Amid Don 3 Exit Row; Hema Malini Gets Teary Receiving Dharmendra's Padma Vibhushan

Ranveer Singh has chosen restraint over rebuttal in the middle of the growing Don 3 controversy. After the Federation of Western India Cine Employees issued a non-cooperation directive against him over his exit from Farhan Akhtar’s crime thriller, the actor’s team released a statement. However, instead of directly addressing the allegations, the reported Rs 45 crore damages claim, or FWICE’s action, Ranveer kept his response deliberately measured.

Read More: Ranveer Singh BREAKS Silence On FWICE Ban Over Don 3 Exit, Says He Chose ‘Restraint And Grace’

The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has taken a firm stand against Ranveer Singh over his alleged abrupt exit from Farhan Akhtar’s Don 3. The film body issued a non-cooperation

directive, alleging that the Dhurandhar actor ignored and failed to respond to their invitation to appear in person and discuss the issue despite three reminders.

Read More: Farhan Akhtar Seeks Rs 45 Crore Compensation From Ranveer Singh Over Don 3 Exit, Confirms Ashoke Pandit

Hema Malini reached Delhi to attend the Padma Awards 2026 to receive Dharmendra’s posthumous Padma Vibhushan for his contribution to cinema. The actress attended the ceremony wearing a light pink saree featuring intricate details and was accompanied by her daughter Ahana Deol. Hema Malini looked visibly emotional as she went on stage to receive the honour from the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, on behalf of her husband.

Read More: Visibly Emotional Hema Malini Receives Padma Vibhushan On Behalf Of Dharmendra At Padma Awards 2026

There are social media claims suggesting that Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor has filed a defamation case against IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals after the team allegedly used his image in a meme to troll Punjab Kings following their qualification for the IPL 2026 playoffs. However, as of now, there is no official confirmation that Arjun has taken any legal action against the franchise.

Read More: Did Arjun Kapoor Take Legal Action Against Rajasthan Royals Over Meme? Here’s What We Know

An international journalist recently asked Indian delegates about Prime Minister Narendra Modi not taking questions from the press, and the video quickly went viral, with Dhruv Rathee taking to X and writing, “Modi deserves to be humiliated everywhere he goes (sic).” Now, on Monday, Rupali Ganguly slammed the YouTuber for his remarks.

Read More: ‘Don’t Need A YouTuber Sitting Abroad…’: Rupali Ganguly, Gul Panag Slam Dhruv Rathee Over PM Modi Remark