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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 …

Kangana Ranaut on FWICE’s ban on Ranveer Singh amid Don 3 row: I have been banned by everybody

Kangana Ranaut on FWICE’s ban on Ranveer Singh amid Don 3 row: I have been banned by everybody

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The controversy over Ranveer Singh’s reported exit from Don 3 continues to gather momentum, with the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) maintaining a firm stance against the actor. Amid the ongoing row, actor-politician Kangana Ranaut has now weighed in on the matter. Kangana Ranaut on FWICE’s ban on Ranveer Singh amid Don 3 row: I have been banned by everybody What Kangana said? Kangana addressed the issue while attending the trailer launch of her upcoming film, Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata, on Tuesday. Responding to a question about the ban imposed on Ranveer, she said, “You are asking me, I have been banned by everybody! (smiles) Toh main ye kehna chahungi ki jab haisiyat badhti hai to dushman bhi badhte hain. Toh ab aisa nahi ho sakta ki aapki haisiyat badhey aur dushman na badhe. Toh aaj Ranveer Singh ko sochna chahiye ki unki kya haisiyat ki unke itne dushman hain! Toh achcha hain… zindagi mein jab aap aagey badhte hain toh kai tarah ke obstacles aatey hain you can’t have a smooth walk always. …

Producer TP Aggarwal calls out FWICE’s ‘gundagardi’ against Ranveer Singh in Don 3 dispute: ‘They cannot do that’

Producer TP Aggarwal calls out FWICE’s ‘gundagardi’ against Ranveer Singh in Don 3 dispute: ‘They cannot do that’

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Days after the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) issued a non-cooperation directive against Ranveer Singh over his exit from Farhan Akhtar’s Don 3, veteran producer TP Aggarwal moved court challenging the decision. The producer has now criticised what he described as the federation’s “gundagardi”, revealing that he was planning a film with Ranveer and Sanjay Dutt. Producer slams FWICE’s directive against Ranveer Singh in Don 3 dispute. Producer slams FWICE’s move against Ranveer Singh Speaking about his decision to challenge FWICE’s directive against Ranveer, TP Aggarwal told Bollywood Hungama, “As you are well aware, I was the president of IMPPA for 17 years and also the president of the Film Federation of India (FFI). We had received a judgment from the Competition Commission of India (CCI) when I was in IMPPA against FWICE. The judgment clearly said that they cannot take such decisions, they cannot enter into any premises, etc. Meanwhile, I was planning to make a film and was thinking of talking to Sanjay Dutt and Ranveer Singh. This is when I …

‘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’

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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 …

‘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 …

Gangs of Wasseypur editor slams FWICE’s ‘selective outrage’ against Ranveer Singh while 242 editors’ appeal was ignored

Gangs of Wasseypur editor slams FWICE’s ‘selective outrage’ against Ranveer Singh while 242 editors’ appeal was ignored

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After the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) banned Ranveer Singh on Monday over the Don 3 dispute with Farhan Akhtar, chatter about the favouritism in Bollywood has been gaining momentum. Amid the backlash, film editor Shweta Venkat — known for her work on projects like Anurag Kashyap’s Gangs of Wasseypur (2012), Rajkummar Rao-starrer Newton (2017), Taapsee Pannu’s Haseen Dillruba (2021), and Karan Johar’s Kalank — has spoken out against what she called FWICE’s selective outrage. Ranveer Singh was recently banned by FWICE. Film editor calls out FWICE’s hypocrisy Speaking to SCREEN, Shweta pointed out that FWICE is yet to act on the grievances raised by 242 editors in 2023, when they collectively complained about issues regarding pay slabs, pending dues, and working conditions. However, when Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani of Excel Entertainment approached the federation, it acted swiftly against Ranveer Singh and imposed a ban on him. She explained that the editors wanted a meeting with the producers’ body, but the matter saw no progress afterward. She said, “We needed a dialogue …

FWICE’s selective outrage: Ban on Ranveer Singh, but no action on 242 editors’ 2023 plea | Bollywood News

FWICE’s selective outrage: Ban on Ranveer Singh, but no action on 242 editors’ 2023 plea | Bollywood News

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3 min readMumbaiMay 26, 2026 02:44 PM IST Hours after the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) announced its ban on Ranveer Singh on Monday, Shweta Venkat called out their selective outrage. The editor, best known for films like Gangs of Wasseypur (2012), Newton (2017), and Haseen Dillruba (2021), has claimed that the FWICE has taken swift action against Ranveer, acting on a complaint by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani’s Excel Entertainment, but is still conveniently sitting on what 242 editors’ joint grievance from three years ago. FWICE sitting on editors’ grievance from 2023 “It has been a while since industry editors have been trying to sort issues like pay slabs, pending dues, and working conditions. We needed a dialogue with the producers,” Shweta tells SCREEN. A few of them got together to meet the FWICE, and were assured of a meeting with the producers body. This was in 2023, but no progress on the same has materialized so far. “There was also a letter sent to them, signed by 242 editors working in …

Amit Sadh Supports FWICE’s Ban On Pakistani Artistes After Pahalgam Attack: ‘Nation Always Comes First’

Amit Sadh Supports FWICE’s Ban On Pakistani Artistes After Pahalgam Attack: ‘Nation Always Comes First’

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Last Updated:April 26, 2025, 21:26 IST In light of the Pahalgam attack, FWICE has renewed its ban on Pakistani artistes in India. Actor Amit Sadh supports the move. Following the Pahalgam terror attack, FWICE reinstates its ban on Pakistani artistes. In the aftermath of the devastating terror attack on tourists in the Baisaran valley of Pahalgam, the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has reiterated its stance from 2019, calling once again for a complete ban on Pakistani artistes in the Indian entertainment industry. Actor Amit Sadh, while promoting his upcoming film Pune Highway, shared his views on the renewed directive. Speaking to ANI, Amit expressed unwavering support for the government’s decisions, stating, “Country comes first. I believe in the government. I believe in the people who are running the country and the decisions they take. Sometimes, there is no right or wrong in life. So I believe in the government and the actions they think they have to take for our nation.” FWICE had initially issued the ban following the Pulwama attack in …