Ranveer Singh faces industry 'non-cooperation' order over Don 3 dispute
Actor Ranveer Singh is now facing a 'non-cooperation' directive from multiple film industry associations, including FWICE. The move bars him from working on films or commercials until further notice. His legal team, however, has dismissed the order as legally unenforceable.
FWICE, which represents around five lakh workers—from spot boys to art department staff—issued the directive alongside other industry bodies. The dispute follows reports of tensions between Singh and filmmaker Farhan Akhtar over the stalled Don 3 project. The conflict began when Singh reportedly turned down Don 3, a project long in development. Farhan Akhtar and producer Ritesh Sidhwani responded by sending FWICE a detailed account of their financial losses. They claimed Singh’s actions led to Rs 45 crore in pre-production expenses, escalating the dispute.
This isn’t the first time an actor has faced industry backlash. In 1995, Dimple Kapadia was temporarily 'banned' by CINTAA after walking off Raj Kanwar’s Kartavya due to a casting change. Similarly, Meenakshi Seshadri was removed from Damini (1993) after rejecting a director’s marriage proposal, prompting solidarity from other actresses. Such cases highlight the strained relationships between artists and industry bodies.
Singh’s career has seen earlier setbacks too. Films like Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Baiju Bawra and S. Shankar’s Aparichit were shelved when his career was struggling. Now, with the latest directive, associations argue that actors and industry bodies must work more closely to assess each case fairly.
FWICE’s decision reflects broader tensions in the industry. While Singh’s team insists the directive holds no legal weight, the move signals growing frustration among producers and workers over project delays and financial risks. The directive against Ranveer Singh remains in place, though its legal impact is disputed. Industry observers note that such conflicts often arise from communication gaps between actors and associations. For now, Singh’s future projects hang in uncertainty as discussions continue behind the scenes.
