Ranveer Singh's ongoing dispute regarding his exit from the film "Don 3" has escalated from industry discussions to a legal battleground. Veteran producer
TP Aggarwal has filed a civil petition in the Bombay Civil Court in Dindoshi, challenging the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) for its non-cooperation directive against Singh. Aggarwal argues that trade organizations lack the legal authority to instruct producers or technicians to refrain from working with any individual, prompting the court to issue notices to both FWICE and the Indian Motion Picture Producers' Association (IMPPA) to respond to his claims.
Aggarwal, who has a long history in the industry, having served as the president of IMPPA for 17 years and led the Film Federation of India on four occasions, contends that such directives threaten the livelihoods of many in the film sector. He emphasizes that any attempts to prevent collaboration with Singh or any actor must undergo legal scrutiny rather than be based on informal trade decisions. Aggarwal warns that these non-cooperation measures could undermine creative freedom and financial opportunities within the industry, insisting that disputes like Singh's should adhere to established legal processes rather than rely on unauthorized bans.
As the legal proceedings unfold, Singh has received formal support from the Cine and TV Artistes' Association (CINTAA). Vice-president Padmini Kolhapure expressed the association's commitment to stand by Singh as a member, although she refrained from providing further details due to the public nature of the matter. CINTAA president Poonam Dhillon also voiced her disappointment that neither Singh nor representatives from Excel Entertainment or FWICE had reached out to the association for clarification, stating that CINTAA currently lacks comprehensive information about the situation.
The controversy began on May 25, when FWICE issued its non-cooperation directive against Singh, citing his failure to respond to multiple requests to explain his departure from "Don 3." This decision has sparked significant debate within the Hindi film industry. FWICE chief advisor Ashoke Pandit later attempted to clarify the organization's position, asserting that the directive should not be misconstrued as a ban, but rather as an advisory measure.
Singh's exit from "Don 3" has been contentious, with Excel Entertainment reportedly seeking Rs 45 crore from him to cover pre-production costs incurred before his departure. Singh was initially announced as the lead for the film nearly two years prior to his exit in December 2025. The combination of ongoing financial demands, FWICE's non-cooperation directive, and Aggarwal's legal challenge has now placed the entire dispute under formal judicial review, while CINTAA continues to publicly support Singh amid the unfolding drama.
