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‘You were banned as you talk nonsense’

‘You were banned as you talk nonsense’

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3 min readBengaluruJun 3, 2026 06:28 PM IST The controversy surrounding Ranveer Singh’s exit from Don 3 got many reactions emerging from within the film industry. Filmmaker and FWICE chief advisor Ashoke Pandit recently responded to actor-politician Kangana Ranaut’s recent remark regarding the non-cooperation directive issued against Ranveer Singh by the film body. He was speaking to the media after announcing that the directive has been revoked. While addressing the media during a press conference, filmmaker and FWICE chief advisor Ashoke Pandit strongly responded to comments made by Kangana. The actor had reacted to the ongoing dispute between Ranveer Singh and the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE). Speaking at an event, Kangana Ranaut appeared to support Ranveer, saying that as a person’s stature grows, so do their enemies. Kangana remarked, “Jab haisiyat badhti hai toh dushman bhi badhte hain,” suggesting that opposition often comes with success. Reacting to her comments, Ashoke Pandit did not hold back and he dismissed Kangana’s observations and questioned her understanding of the issue. According to him, the federation’s …

Ranveer Singh’s Don 3 row reaches court as petition filed against FWICE: Report

Ranveer Singh’s Don 3 row reaches court as petition filed against FWICE: Report

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The controversy surrounding Farhan Akhtar’s Don 3 seems to be getting messier by the day. One of Bollywood’s biggest disputes has now taken a legal turn after veteran film producer TP Aggarwal filed a legal petition challenging the authority of industry bodies to issue bans or non-cooperation directives against film professionals. The petition reportedly questions the recent action taken by the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) against Ranveer Singh over his exit from Don 3. TP Aggarwal files a petition against FWICE TP Aggarwal, who has produced films like Love In Nepal and Red Alert The War Within, has reportedly filed a petition before the Bombay Civil Court at Dindoshi against film bodies. The petition names both FWICE and the Indian Motion Picture Producers’ Association (IMPPA) as respondents. According to reports, court notices have also been served to both organisations. 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 …

Veteran producer TP Aggarwal challenges film body’s ‘ban’ on Ranveer Singh in court | Bollywood News

Veteran producer TP Aggarwal challenges film body’s ‘ban’ on Ranveer Singh in court | Bollywood News

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4 min readKochiJun 1, 2026 06:26 PM IST Amid the controversy over the Federation of Western India Cine Employees’ (FWICE) issuance of a non-cooperation directive against actor Ranveer Singh for his sudden exit from director Farhan Akhtar’s Don 3, veteran film producer TP Aggarwal has moved court challenging the directive. Aggarwal, the former president of the Indian Motion Picture Producers’ Association (IMPPA), has reportedly filed a petition at the Bombay Civil Court in Dindoshi. In his plea against FWICE and IMPPA, he has argued that no person, organisation, or trade body has the legal authority to impose a ban or direct others to refuse to work with someone, according to a report by the Times of India. Both organisations have been issued notices by the court. Also Read | ‘Stars like Ranveer Singh create employment, not FWICE’: Ram Gopal Varma slams cine body ‘Such actions can affect livelihoods, creative freedom’ TP Aggarwal, who served as IMPPA’s president for 17 years and also as the chief of the Film Federation of India (FFI) on four occasions, …

Ranveer Singh reacts to Arsenal’s Champions League defeat: ‘Fought like lions’ | Bollywood News

Ranveer Singh reacts to Arsenal’s Champions League defeat: ‘Fought like lions’ | Bollywood News

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3 min readBengaluruMay 31, 2026 09:27 AM IST Amid the ongoing controversy surrounding his exit from Don 3 and the non-cooperation directive issued against him by the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE), Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh took a break to travel to Budapest, Hungary, where he watched the UEFA Champions League final at the iconic Puskas Arena. During the final, Paris Saint-Germain defeated Arsenal in a penalty shootout to lift the Champions League trophy for the second consecutive year. A longtime supporter of Arsenal, Ranveer shared a heartfelt note after the team lost the match. Ranveer Singh’s note for Arsenal After the Champions League final, Ranveer Singh took to his Instagram Stories and wrote, “Proud of the boys. Fought like lions! Couldn’t get any closer in a game of such fine margins. Congratulations to my Arsenal family on a historic season. And…the best is yet to come!😇❤️🙏🏽🧿.” (Photo: Ranveer Singh/Instagram) Ranveer also offered fans a glimpse into his time in Budapest, sharing a series of photos on his Instagram Stories. Earlier during the …

Ranveer Singh offered to do another film with Farhan Akhtar amid Don 3 row: Reports

Ranveer Singh offered to do another film with Farhan Akhtar amid Don 3 row: Reports

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Amid the ongoing controversy surrounding Ranveer Singh’s abrupt exit from Don 3, a new report now claims that the actor allegedly reached out to Farhan Akhtar to fix their relationship. The actor offered to do another film with the banner, but the makers seemed uninterested. Ranveer Singh offered to do a movie with Farhan Akhtar As reported by ABP News, Ranveer Singh reached out to Farhan Akhtar and expressed his willingness to collaborate on a future project. However, neither the filmmaker nor his sister Zoya Akhtar seemed to be interested in working with the actor right now. 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

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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 …

Don 3 row: Film bodies trade barbs over Ranveer Singh ‘ban’ | Bollywood News

Don 3 row: Film bodies trade barbs over Ranveer Singh ‘ban’ | Bollywood News

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5 min readNew DelhiMay 28, 2026 07:16 PM IST The controversy surrounding Ranveer Singh’s exit from Farhan Akhtar’s Don 3 continues to escalate, triggering a rift between major film bodies. Cine and TV Artistes Association (CINTAA) president Poonam Dhillon has termed the Federation of Western India Cine Employees’ (FWICE) ‘ban’ on Ranveer as “strange,” claiming her association was left in the dark. In response, FWICE President BN Tiwari hit back, alleging that Dhillon has been dodging his calls. ‘CINTAA would’ve done more research,’ says Poonam Dhillon While talking to HT City, Poonam said, “I don’t know the details of the case so I dont want to give an uninformed opinion on the case. The only thing is FWICE should have taken us into confidence, we are affiliates and as a representative if they had asked us we would have tried to mediate in the case. We would have done more research and have more involvement for certain. We are equally part of all the associations that FWICE holds.” She further added, “Banning is a very …

From Diljit Dosanjh to Kartik Aaryan: Before Ranveer Singh, these stars got into trouble with the FWICE

From Diljit Dosanjh to Kartik Aaryan: Before Ranveer Singh, these stars got into trouble with the FWICE

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This week, the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) issued a non-cooperation directive to all its members to not work with actor Ranveer Singh. After filmmakers Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani of Excel filed a complaint against him for his last minute exit from the film Don 3, the actor was invited to present his side. When he failed to do so, the FWICE issued the decision to boycott Ranveer. Diljit Dosanjh, Ranveer Singh and Kartik Aaryan Here’s a look at other celebrities who got into trouble with the Federation of Western India Cine Employees in the past: Diljit Dosanjh In 2025, following the Pahalgam terror attack, FWICE demanded a ban on Pakistani artists in India. So when Pakistani actor Hania Aamir was introduced as Diljit Dosanjh and Neeru Bajwa’s co-star in the trailer of their film Sardaar Ji 3, the Punjabi horror comedy received backlash. The film skipped an Indian release, but a non-cooperation directive was imposed against Diljit by FWICE for collaborating with a Pak artist. It was only after Border 2 …

Chunky Panday recalls being banned from the industry during early days

Chunky Panday recalls being banned from the industry during early days

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The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) recently issued a non-cooperation directive against Ranveer Singh over his alleged abrupt exit from his film, Farhan Akhtar’s Don 3. The move has sparked a debate online, with many opposing the decision, while others have defended it. Amid the ongoing chatter online, actor Chunky Panday recently spoke about the issue while recalling the time when he, too, was banned from the industry during the early days of his career. Chunky Pandey reacts to Ranveer Singh controversy Talking to ETimes about Ranveer Singh getting allegedly ‘banned‘, Chunky Panday said he wasn’t fully aware of the matter. He said, “I am not fully aware of the details of this matter, so I may not be the right person to comment on it. But yes, even I was once banned.” 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

‘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 …