The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) banned actor Ranveer Singh over his abrupt exit from Farhan Akhtar's Don 3. Director Sanjay Gupta has questioned the logic behind the ban, saying it will deprive workers of their livelihood.
FWICE issued a non-cooperation directive against Ranveer after Farhan approached them regarding the Don 3 dispute in April. Ranveer was issued multiple notices, but the actor replied that the body was not the ‘appropriate forum’ to address their contractual issues.
FWICE President Ashoke Pandit held a press conference to explain the rationale behind the move, citing a complaint from Farhan alleging Ranveer walked out of the film days before the shoot was to begin, and that Ranveer ignored their notices.
Farhan claimed Ranveer's exit had caused him monetary losses amounting to ₹45 crore. Don 3 was announced by Farhan's Excel Entertainment in August 2023, with a teaser revealing Ranveer as the new Don.
