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What is the story about?
The dispute between Ranveer Singh and the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has intensified. The actor has served a legal notice to the organisation, reported NDTV.
The development comes days after FWICE issued a non-cooperation directive against Singh following his exit from Don 3.
As per the report, FWICE is scheduled to hold a press conference in Mumbai on June 3 to address the ongoing controversy.
Ranveer Singh sues FWICE
Ranveer Singh served the legal notice on June 2, shortly after FWICE asked its members not to work on projects involving the
Dhurandhar actor, the report mentioned.
While the exact contents of the notice have not been made public, the move marks a significant escalation in what has become one of the industry's most closely watched disputes.
The controversy stems from Singh's reported departure from Don 3, led by Farhan Akhtar under Excel Entertainment.
How did the controversy begin?
The dispute dates back to May 25, when FWICE issued a statement claiming that producers Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani had informed the federation about the financial impact of Ranveer Singh's reported exit from
Don 3.
According to the statement, “Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani informed FWICE that they have already incurred approximately ₹45 crores towards the pre-production of the film. He expressed grave concern that the sudden withdrawal of such a leading actor from the project at an advanced stage could expose the producer to severe financial losses and adversely affect the overall execution of the film.”
Later the same day, FWICE chairperson Ashoke Pandit addressed the media and said the organisation had sent multiple notices to Ranveer Singh but had not received any response. Following this, the federation issued a non-cooperation directive against the actor.
“None of our workers or members, across all crafts, will work on any of his projects. We have requested that all producers take a stand, join us in solidarity, speak out against this conduct, and make a firm decision,” he said.
However, later that week, Pandit clarified that the non-cooperation directive should not be interpreted as a ‘ban’, despite several media reports describing it as one.
What Ranveer Singh has to say about the FWICE directive?
While Ranveer Singh has not personally commented on the controversy, his team issued a statement through a spokesperson shortly after the directive was announced.
“Ranveer Singh holds the highest regard for the film fraternity and for everyone associated with the Don franchise. Throughout the recent developments surrounding Don 3, he has consciously chosen to maintain silence, believing that professional discussions and personal equations are best handled with dignity, maturity and mutual respect. While several narratives and speculations have surfaced over time, Ranveer has never considered it necessary to respond publicly or contribute to conjecture. His focus remains firmly on his work and the commitments ahead,” the statement read as per a report by WION.
The legal debate around FWICE's directive
The controversy has also revived discussions around the legal scope of FWICE's authority. In 2017, the Competition Commission of India (CCI), while ruling on a complaint filed by producer Vipul Amrutlal Shah, held that FWICE could not impose restrictive conditions requiring producers to work exclusively with its members. The commission found such provisions to be in violation of the Competition Act, 2002, and issued a cease-and-desist order against the organisation.
Meanwhile, veteran producer and former IMPPA president TP. Aggarwal has also challenged FWICE's action by filing a petition before the Bombay Civil Court in Dindoshi, adding a fresh legal dimension to the ongoing dispute.
About Don 3Don 3 is the latest instalment in the popular Don franchise. The film was officially announced in 2023 with a teaser introducing Ranveer Singh as the new Don. The iconic character was previously portrayed by Amitabh Bachchan and later by Shah Rukh Khan in earlier versions of the franchise.
Following its announcement, the project faced delays and only moved into the pre-production stage towards the end of 2025. Directed by Farhan Akhtar, the film remains one of the most anticipated upcoming Bollywood releases.
The development comes days after FWICE issued a non-cooperation directive against Singh following his exit from Don 3.
As per the report, FWICE is scheduled to hold a press conference in Mumbai on June 3 to address the ongoing controversy.
Ranveer Singh sues FWICE
Ranveer Singh served the legal notice on June 2, shortly after FWICE asked its members not to work on projects involving the
While the exact contents of the notice have not been made public, the move marks a significant escalation in what has become one of the industry's most closely watched disputes.
The controversy stems from Singh's reported departure from Don 3, led by Farhan Akhtar under Excel Entertainment.
How did the controversy begin?
The dispute dates back to May 25, when FWICE issued a statement claiming that producers Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani had informed the federation about the financial impact of Ranveer Singh's reported exit from
According to the statement, “Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani informed FWICE that they have already incurred approximately ₹45 crores towards the pre-production of the film. He expressed grave concern that the sudden withdrawal of such a leading actor from the project at an advanced stage could expose the producer to severe financial losses and adversely affect the overall execution of the film.”
Later the same day, FWICE chairperson Ashoke Pandit addressed the media and said the organisation had sent multiple notices to Ranveer Singh but had not received any response. Following this, the federation issued a non-cooperation directive against the actor.
“None of our workers or members, across all crafts, will work on any of his projects. We have requested that all producers take a stand, join us in solidarity, speak out against this conduct, and make a firm decision,” he said.
However, later that week, Pandit clarified that the non-cooperation directive should not be interpreted as a ‘ban’, despite several media reports describing it as one.
What Ranveer Singh has to say about the FWICE directive?
While Ranveer Singh has not personally commented on the controversy, his team issued a statement through a spokesperson shortly after the directive was announced.
“Ranveer Singh holds the highest regard for the film fraternity and for everyone associated with the Don franchise. Throughout the recent developments surrounding Don 3, he has consciously chosen to maintain silence, believing that professional discussions and personal equations are best handled with dignity, maturity and mutual respect. While several narratives and speculations have surfaced over time, Ranveer has never considered it necessary to respond publicly or contribute to conjecture. His focus remains firmly on his work and the commitments ahead,” the statement read as per a report by WION.
The legal debate around FWICE's directive
The controversy has also revived discussions around the legal scope of FWICE's authority. In 2017, the Competition Commission of India (CCI), while ruling on a complaint filed by producer Vipul Amrutlal Shah, held that FWICE could not impose restrictive conditions requiring producers to work exclusively with its members. The commission found such provisions to be in violation of the Competition Act, 2002, and issued a cease-and-desist order against the organisation.
Meanwhile, veteran producer and former IMPPA president TP. Aggarwal has also challenged FWICE's action by filing a petition before the Bombay Civil Court in Dindoshi, adding a fresh legal dimension to the ongoing dispute.
About Don 3Don 3 is the latest instalment in the popular Don franchise. The film was officially announced in 2023 with a teaser introducing Ranveer Singh as the new Don. The iconic character was previously portrayed by Amitabh Bachchan and later by Shah Rukh Khan in earlier versions of the franchise.
Following its announcement, the project faced delays and only moved into the pre-production stage towards the end of 2025. Directed by Farhan Akhtar, the film remains one of the most anticipated upcoming Bollywood releases.
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