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Ashoke Pandit reveals Aamir Khan tried to resolve Don 3 feud, says Ranveer Singh should reimburse losses

Ashoke Pandit reveals Aamir Khan tried to resolve Don 3 feud, says Ranveer Singh should reimburse losses

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The fallout between Ranveer Singh and the makers of Don 3 grabbed headlines after the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) issued a non-cooperation directive against the actor. Although the directive was later withdrawn, the controversy continues to spark discussion. Now, FWICE chief adviser Ashoke Pandit has spoken about the matter, claiming that several industry figures, including Aamir Khan, had attempted to resolve the dispute before it reached the federation. Ashoke Pandit opened up on the Don 3 feud. Ashoke Pandit talks about Don 3 feud Speaking to Hindi Rush, Ashoke said that a producer and director approached FWICE with a complaint regarding the project. According to him, the filmmakers claimed they had already invested around ₹45 crore in pre-production and were preparing to begin shooting when the lead actor allegedly exited the film just weeks before production was set to commence. Ashoke further revealed that, as per procedure, FWICE contacted Ranveer to hear his side of the story but received no response. He claimed that the federation sent reminders to the actor for …

Ashoke Pandit on Ranveer Singh-Farhan Akhtar Don 3 row

Ashoke Pandit on Ranveer Singh-Farhan Akhtar Don 3 row

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Veteran filmmaker and Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) chief advisor Ashoke Pandit has opened up about the controversy surrounding Ranveer Singh’s exit from Don 3 and the subsequent dispute with Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani’s Excel Entertainment, insisting that the actor was never “banned” by the federation and that the issue was always about protecting producers and technicians from losses caused by last-minute exits. Speaking to Hindi Rush, Pandit claimed that the makers of Don 3 had approached the federation after allegedly incurring significant expenses on the film before Ranveer exited the project. According to Ashoke Pandit, the producers submitted documents showing that substantial investments had already been made before the matter reached FWICE. “A producer and director came to us and filed a complaint. They told us they were making this film and had already invested Rs 45 crore. If you are making a Rs 300-crore film, such pre-production expenses are natural. Then, just three weeks before the unit was supposed to leave for the shoot, the hero (Ranveer Singh) backed out,” …

FWICE’s Ashoke Pandit slams Shilpa Shinde’s confession of fake sexual harassment allegation: ‘Shameful and unacceptable’

FWICE’s Ashoke Pandit slams Shilpa Shinde’s confession of fake sexual harassment allegation: ‘Shameful and unacceptable’

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Television actor Shilpa Shinde has been grabbing headlines since she made a shocking confession about levelling false allegations of sexual harassment against Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain producer. The actor has been receiving criticism for it, and now FWICE (Federation of Western India Cine Employees) chief advisor Ashoke Pandit has also condemned her revelation. Ashoke Pandit slams Shilpa Shinde for filing false sexual harassment case against Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain producer. Ashoke Pandit criticises Shilpa Shinde Ashoke criticised Shilpa’s confession and told Screen in an interview, “If what Shilpa Shinde said in the podcast is true, it deserves strong condemnation. Sexual harassment is a very serious allegation, and using it as a weapon to settle personal or professional disputes is deeply wrong. The fact that a producer may have stayed silent to keep a show running and protect the livelihoods of an entire crew does not give a free pass to a false accuser.” He added, “False allegations can destroy a person’s reputation, career, and mental well-being. What is even more worrying is that such actions …

‘False accusations make it harder for victims’: Ashoke Pandit on Shilpa Shinde row | Television News

‘False accusations make it harder for victims’: Ashoke Pandit on Shilpa Shinde row | Television News

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Actor Shilpa Shinde’s recent admission that she had falsely accused Bhabhi Ji Ghar Par Hain! producer Sanjay Kohli of sexual harassment has triggered widespread debate, drawing criticism from both social media users and members of the entertainment industry. Among those who have reacted strongly is filmmaker and FWICE (Federation of Western India Cine Employees) chief advisor Ashoke Pandit, who has condemned the revelation, calling false allegations deeply damaging not only to the accused but also to genuine victims. Speaking to SCREEN, Pandit said that if Shinde’s statements are accurate, they deserve serious scrutiny. “If what Shilpa Shinde said in the podcast is true, it deserves strong condemnation. Sexual harassment is a very serious allegation, and using it as a weapon to settle personal or professional disputes is deeply wrong. The fact that a producer may have stayed silent to keep a show running and protect the livelihoods of an entire crew does not give a free pass to a false accuser. False allegations can destroy a person’s reputation, career, and mental well-being. What is even …

Ashoke Pandit hits back at Kangana Ranaut’s ‘everyone banned me’ remark

Ashoke Pandit hits back at Kangana Ranaut’s ‘everyone banned me’ remark

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After Kangana Ranaut came out in support of Ranveer Singh amid the Don 3 controversy, FWICE’s Ashoke Pandit slammed the actress, saying she was banned because she talks nonsense. The actress had said these things don’t matter, adding how she has been banned by everyone Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

‘The dispute didn’t drag much’: Ashoke Pandit reacts to FWICE withdrawing its non-cooperation against Ranveer Singh

‘The dispute didn’t drag much’: Ashoke Pandit reacts to FWICE withdrawing its non-cooperation against Ranveer Singh

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As the Don 3 controversy involving Ranveer Singh and Farhan Akhtar continues to dominate headlines, the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has now announced that it is withdrawing its non-cooperative directive issued against Ranveer Singh. The ban was issued last month, on May 25, over his exit from Farhan Akhtar’s Don 3. Ranveer Singh and Farhan Akhtar are embroiled in a dispute over the film Don 3. ‘We also wrote to the producers’ body’ Speaking about the matter to news agency ANI, filmmaker and Indian Film and Television Directors’ Association President Ashoke Pandit said, “The dispute didn’t drag much, and we are not even blaming anyone. In the previous press conference, the federation had issued a non-cooperation against Ranveer Singh. We had received a complaint from Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani’s Excel Entertainment and reacted to the same. Today’s press conference was to address the remarks made by filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma against the federation. We also wrote to the producers’ body to stay in the loop so that a similar incident is …

You talk nonsense, that’s why banned you: Ashoke Pandit on Kangana Ranaut’s comments on Ranveer Singh Don 3 controversy

You talk nonsense, that’s why banned you: Ashoke Pandit on Kangana Ranaut’s comments on Ranveer Singh Don 3 controversy

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The controversy surrounding Ranveer Singh and Don 3 continues to spark reactions across the film industry. A day after actor-politician Kangana Ranaut appeared to support Ranveer amid the ongoing FWICE dispute, filmmaker and FWICE chief advisor Ashoke Pandit has now responded to her remarks. Kangana Ranaut and Ashoke Pandit (Photos: ANI) Ashoke Pandit reacts to Kangana’s statement Speaking to HT City, Pandit said that many people from the industry were commenting on the matter without fully understanding the issue. According to him, the federation’s stand has been widely misunderstood, with several people reacting to headlines rather than the facts of the case. “A lot of people in the industry have started abusing us. Yesterday, Kangana also said something. We are not understanding the whole issue, and people are just commenting. Kangana also said that even I have been banned by the industry. I said, ‘You talk nonsense, that’s why I banned you.’ I don’t care. There is a big issue of the industry here. You don’t even know the issue. You are just saying things. …

‘Not a ban’: FWICE’s Ashoke Pandit clarifies action against Ranveer Singh over Don 3 exit | Bollywood News

‘Not a ban’: FWICE’s Ashoke Pandit clarifies action against Ranveer Singh over Don 3 exit | Bollywood News

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4 min readNew DelhiMay 26, 2026 07:44 PM IST Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) on Monday took disciplinary action against actor Ranveer Singh by issuing a non-cooperation directive following his abrupt exit from Farhan Akhtar’s Don 3, a move that was widely reported as a “ban” on the actor. However, on Tuesday, FWICE chief advisor Ashoke Pandit clarified that the organisation “can’t ban” anyone as it is not a court of law. During an interview with ETimes, Ashoke said, “See, first of all, the entire conversation has become wrong. It’s not a ban. See, we are not a court; we can’t ban people, yaar. So we have issued a non-cooperation.” He then explained the meaning of non-cooperation – all FWICE members, who belong to 30 crafts, will not work with Ranveer Singh. ‘We won’t work with Ranveer’ FWICE chief advisor Ashoke Pandit further clarified that it is up to individual members whether they wish to work with Ranveer Singh or not. He said the film body, as a trade union, has merely issued …

Ashoke Pandit clarifies Ranveer Singh is not ‘banned’

Ashoke Pandit clarifies Ranveer Singh is not ‘banned’

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The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE), on Monday, May 25, announced its decision to take strict action against Ranveer Singh following his abrupt exit from Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani’s Don 3. While many believed that FWICE chief advisor Ashoke Pandit announced a ban on the actor, he has explained that FWICE “can’t ban” people. He clarified that they have only issued a “non-cooperation” directive, asking its members not to work with the actor henceforth. Ashoke Pandit says Ranveer Singh not banned Ashoke Pandit, while speaking to ETimes, clarified, “See, first of all, the entire conversation has become wrong. It’s not a ban. See, we are not the court; we can’t ban people, yaar. So we have issued a non-cooperation. Non-cooperation means all our members who belong to 30 crafts, you know, will not work with him. It’s my choice whether I want to work with him or not. So we, as a trade union, have issued this thing to our members that as far as wherever he is there, you will not …

‘FWICE can’t ban people, it’s not a court’: Ashoke Pandit clarifies action against Ranveer Singh in Don 3 row

‘FWICE can’t ban people, it’s not a court’: Ashoke Pandit clarifies action against Ranveer Singh in Don 3 row

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The Federation of Western India Cine Employees’ (FWICE) action against Ranveer Singh after his abrupt exit from Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani’s Don 3 has been making headlines. But is it really a ‘ban’? In a recent conversation, FWICE chief advisor Ashoke Pandit explained that FWICE “can’t ban” people, but the federation has instead issued a “non-cooperation” directive, asking its members not to work with the actor on any project in any capacity. Ranveer Singh and Farhan Akhtar dispute reached FWICE. (Netflix) ‘FWICE is not court, we can’t ban people’ Speaking to ETimes, Ashoke Pandit said, “See, first of all, the entire conversation has become wrong. It’s not a ban. See, we are not court; we can’t ban people, yaar. So we have issued a non-cooperation. Non-cooperation means all our members who belong to 30 crafts, you know, they will not work with him. It’s my choice whether I want to work with him or not. So we, as a trade union, have issued this thing to our members that as far as wherever he …