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Poonam Dhillon lauds Ranveer Singh for offering Rs 10 cr compensation after Don 3 exit | Bollywood News

Poonam Dhillon lauds Ranveer Singh for offering Rs 10 cr compensation after Don 3 exit | Bollywood News

Veteran actor and Cine & TV Artists Association (CINTAA) president Poonam Dhillon thrown her support behind Ranveer Singh after he was ‘banned’ by another film body for walking out of Farhan Akhtar’s directorial Don 3 this past December. Calling the ban “strange”, she claimed Ranveer should’ve come to her film body to oppose the “non-cooperation directive” issued against him by the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) a couple of weeks ago. Now, Poonam has lauded Ranveer for at least trying to resolve the conflict with Farhan and Ritesh Sidhwani’s production house Excel Entertainment, caused by his sudden exit from Don 3. ‘Many don’t even pay compensation’ “I am sure he would be a fair person, and if he feels that he is, he is not the kind of person who will deliberately harm or hurt anybody and he has an excellent relationship with Excel. Yeah, he’s given two big hits with them,” Poonam Dhillon told the Free Press Journal, referring to Zoya Akhtar’s 2015 family drama Dil Dhadakne Do and the 2019 coming-of-age …

Ranveer Singh’s father thanked us for support, says Poonam Dhillon as film body lifts ban | Bollywood News

Ranveer Singh’s father thanked us for support, says Poonam Dhillon as film body lifts ban | Bollywood News

3 min readNew DelhiJun 5, 2026 08:34 PM IST A week after issuing a non-cooperation directive against Ranveer Singh, the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has revoked it. Reacting to the development, Poonam Dhillon, President of the Cine & TV Artistes’ Association (CINTAA) reiterated her support for the actor. Dhillon was among the first industry voices to oppose FWICE’s directive against Ranveer and revealed that his father personally thanked her for standing by him. Speaking to Variety, Poonam said: “As an actor and as the President of CINTAA, I’m happy that they’ve revoked the directive because he definitely didn’t deserve it. We opposed it from the beginning because FWICE had absolutely no credibility to take such action against an actor of his caliber. As an actor, he has the right to choose his work, and it is between him and the producer how they handle the matter. He is responsible and committed to his work, and we have seen that through his body of work.” She added: “As far as I know, he …

‘Ranveer Singh revived the film industry’: Cine artiste body’s Upasana Singh supports actor | Bollywood News

‘Ranveer Singh revived the film industry’: Cine artiste body’s Upasana Singh supports actor | Bollywood News

The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) announced on Wednesday that it was withdrawing its non-cooperation directive against actor Ranveer Singh, which stemmed from his departure from Don 3. Addressing a press conference, the film body maintained that the decision was not influenced by the legal notice sent by the actor on Tuesday. Instead, it said the move was made following requests from other industry bodies and in the larger interest of the film industry. Among those present at the press conference was CINTAA General Secretary and actor Upasana Singh, who voiced her support for Ranveer and praised the success of his recent two-part spy actioner Dhurandhar. ‘Ranveer Singh has revived the film industry’ Upasana said, “Ranveer Singh is one of the actors who has helped revive the industry. At a time when several films have struggled at the box office and the industry has been going through a difficult phase, Dhurandhar and Dhurandhar 2 have achieved remarkable business and created history. We need more actors whose films audiences genuinely enjoy watching.” Sharing a …

CINTAA General Secretary Upasana Singh reacts to FWICE withdrawing Non-Cooperative against Ranveer Singh

CINTAA General Secretary Upasana Singh reacts to FWICE withdrawing Non-Cooperative against Ranveer Singh

Actor-comedian-General secretary of CINTAA Upasana Singh has welcomed FWICE’s decision to withdraw its non-cooperation directive against Ranveer Singh, saying the development will help bring an end to weeks of speculation and allow the industry to move forward. CINTAA General Secretary Upasana Singh reacts to FWICE withdrawing Non-Cooperative against Ranveer Singh “The matter has ended today. So many things were being said in the media and on social media. Sometimes people were calling it a ban, sometimes something else. The entire social media was full of discussions around Ranveer Singh. But now all that has ended,” says Singh. According to her, the focus should now be on dialogue and finding common ground. “It has been decided that producers, directors, CINTAA representatives and all associations will sit together and resolve issues through discussions. The only solution is conversation and mutual understanding. You agree a little, I agree a little—that is how matters are resolved,” she says. Singh reveals that although Ranveer never formally approached CINTAA regarding the issue, she felt it was important to intervene. “Ranveer did …

Hema Malini to make her singing debut at The Dream Girl’s Diamond Jubilee Concert

Hema Malini to make her singing debut at The Dream Girl’s Diamond Jubilee Concert

Hema Malini will be venturing into the singing space with her live performance on stage for the very first time during The Dream Girl’s Diamond Jubilee Concert’, a special charity event being organised in aid of CINTAA (Cine & TV Artistes’ Association). 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

‘We stand by Ranveer Singh’: Actors body vice-president Padmini Kolhapure amid ban on actor | Bollywood News

‘We stand by Ranveer Singh’: Actors body vice-president Padmini Kolhapure amid ban on actor | Bollywood News

3 min readNew DelhiMay 29, 2026 05:41 PM IST Ranveer Singh and Farhan Akhtar’s Don 3 controversy has been intensifying day by day. Just a few days ago, the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) issued a non-cooperation directive against the actor, which was assumed a ‘ban’ by everyone. Then, Cine and TV Artistes Association (CINTAA) president Poonam Dhillon called the federation’s action ‘strange’. And now, CINTAA’s Vice-President and veteran actor Padmini Kolhapure has come out in defence of Ranveer. Amid the ongoing row, she extended her support to the actor and told IANS, “CINTAA is proud to have Ranveer Singh as our member. We stand by him and for him whenever he needs us. This is already out in the public domain, so I do not want to comment more about it. We are here for him, with him. If he ever needs us, we are for Ranveer Singh.” Earlier, the association CINTAA’s president Poonam Dhillon had also addressed the ongoing matter while talking to SCREEN. She had said, “Till I have the …

‘Ranveer Singh could have approached us’: CINTAA president Poonam Dhillon reacts to Don 3 dispute and FWICE’s ‘ban’

‘Ranveer Singh could have approached us’: CINTAA president Poonam Dhillon reacts to Don 3 dispute and FWICE’s ‘ban’

On Monday, the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) issued a non-cooperation directive against Ranveer Singh, effectively calling for a shadow ban on the actor in Bollywood over the ongoing Don 3 dispute. Now, Cine and TV Artistes’ Association (CINTAA) president Poonam Dhillon has expressed disappointment over neither party involving the association in the matter. Poonam Dhillon reacts to FWICE’s ‘ban’ on Ranveer Singh. Poonam Dhillon on FWICE’s ‘ban’ on Ranveer Singh over Don 3 dispute In a conversation with Variety India, Poonam said that CINTAA, as an association, would have preferred to be approached by either or both parties if there was an issue. However, since the association was not informed, she admitted she was at a loss for words regarding the situation. She also refused to comment further without having complete information about the dispute. She added, “It’s a very strange situation to be in because it’s one of our members, but neither the artist nor the producer or the Federation informed us or took us into confidence. We could have tried …

Poonam Dhillon, president of cine artists’ body, calls Ranveer Singh ban ‘strange’ | Bollywood News

Poonam Dhillon, president of cine artists’ body, calls Ranveer Singh ban ‘strange’ | Bollywood News

4 min readMumbaiUpdated: May 27, 2026 11:41 AM IST Actor Ranveer Singh‘s Don 3 controversy has taken the forefront after FWICE (Federation of Western India Cine Employees) issued a non-cooperation directive against him on Monday. While the film federation’s decision has gotten mixed responses, many from the film industry have refrained from commenting on the matter. On Tuesday, actor Manoj Bajpayee said he hoped the situation is resolved quickly; however, he held back from sharing his views. Now, CINTAA (Cine and TV Artistes’ Association) president Poonam Dhillon has also commented on the matter. She expressed disappointment that CINTAA was not involved by either party. Poonam Dhillon reacts to Ranveer Singh’s issue with FWICE Actress Poonam Dhillon, who is the president of CINTAA, shared her views about the Ranveer Singh Don 3 controversy with Variety India. Poonam called FWICE’s action drastic and also said how CINTAA was operating in an information vacuum. “CINTAA, as an association, would have liked to have been at least approached by both parties or either of the parties if there was …

Veteran actor Ramakant Daayama dies, starred with Shah Rukh Khan in Chak De India

Veteran actor Ramakant Daayama dies, starred with Shah Rukh Khan in Chak De India

Veteran actor Ramakant Daayama, who acted in several Hindi films and television shows over the years, died on May 26. The news of his death was confirmed by his co-star and friend, Shubhangi Latkar, on Instagram. She penned an emotional note reminiscing about the good times spent with the actor and recalled how he was ‘full of life, warmth, and energy’. Ramakant Daayama starred in several Bollywood films like Crew, Chak De India and Ram Setu. About his career Ramakant Daayama has played pivotal supporting roles in a range of Bollywood films and shows over the last two decades. Many still remember him in the role of the Association Member from the sports drama Chak De India, starring Shah Rukh Khan, which was released in 2007. Some of his other roles were in films like Ram Setu, Crew, Mumbai Saga, Brothers, Paa, and Drive. He also acted in several acclaimed shows like Made in Heaven, Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story, and Farzi. ‘He truly knew how to enjoy life despite every challenge’ Subhangi Latkar …