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Ranveer Singh’s Don 3 exit row not over; Producers Guild to hold mediation with Farhan Akhtar

Ranveer Singh’s Don 3 exit row not over; Producers Guild to hold mediation with Farhan Akhtar

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Even before it shot its first frame, Farhan Akhtar’s Don 3 has been mired in controversy, making headlines for all the wrong reasons. Following Ranveer Singh’s alleged abrupt exit from the film in December last year, the dispute between the actor and the filmmaker has only deepened, with multiple stakeholders getting drawn into the fallout. While the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) on Wednesday revoked its non-cooperation directive against Ranveer Singh, the Producers Guild of India simultaneously issued a strongly worded statement against last-minute withdrawals from film projects. Now, reports suggest that the Guild is once again stepping in to mediate the ongoing dispute. ‘There is always the court route’ As per a report by Mid-Day, the Guild is expected to hold another round of discussions in the coming weeks. While Vice President Manish Goswami refrained from offering a timeline, he confirmed that the body would reconvene to address the issue. The report quoted him as saying, “The Guild is yet to formally table the deal. From here, it can go two ways. …

Producers Guild seeks amicable resolution between Ranveer Singh and producers

Producers Guild seeks amicable resolution between Ranveer Singh and producers

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Ranveer Singh’s Don 3 controversy is far from abating. After the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) announced at the June 3 press conference that it is withdrawing its non-cooperation directive against the actor with immediate effect, mid-day has learnt that the Producers Guild of India is stepping in again to resolve the dispute between the superstar and producers Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani. 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

Amid Don 3 row between Ranveer Singh and Farhan Akhtar, Producers Guild raises concern over last-minute walkouts

Amid Don 3 row between Ranveer Singh and Farhan Akhtar, Producers Guild raises concern over last-minute walkouts

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As the Don 3 controversy involving Ranveer Singh and Farhan Akhtar continues to dominate headlines, the Producers Guild of India has broken its silence with an official statement. Without naming the film or Ranveer Singh and Farhan Akhtar, the Guild raised concerns over a growing trend of eleventh-hour walkouts by actors, directors and technicians, while urging all parties to resolve their differences through dialogue and mutual understanding. Ranveer Singh and Farhan Akhtar are embroiled in a dispute over the film Don 3. The statement was issued after the guild received formal complaints from Excel Entertainment and Panorama Studios about walkouts just days before principal photography began. Producers Guild of India issues a statement On Wednesday, the Producers Guild of India released a statement on social media addressing the ongoing Don 3 controversy involving Ranveer Singh and Farhan Akhtar. The statement came after reports emerged that Ranveer had sent a legal notice to the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE), following the organisation’s non-cooperation directive against the actor issued last week. “There have been growing …

Producers Guild of India reacts to Ranveer Singh’s exit from Don 3, Akshaye Khanna walking out of Drishyam 3; read here

Producers Guild of India reacts to Ranveer Singh’s exit from Don 3, Akshaye Khanna walking out of Drishyam 3; read here

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The dispute between actor Ranveer Singh and filmmaker-actor Farhan Akhtar refuses to die down. With the FWICE earlier issuing a non-cooperative directive against Ranveer for walking out of Farhan’s Don 3 at the last minute (rumored to be withdrawing it now), the controversy reached new heights. Akshaye Khanna, Ranveer Singh And now, the Producers Guild of India (PGI) has offered their take on it. In a statement issued on Wednesday, they didn’t directly refer to the Don 3 episode, but mentioned the production house involved. They even referenced Panorama Studios, who dealt with actor Akshaye Khanna’s exit from Drishyam 3 earlier. “There have been growing instances of talent, directors, and technicians, reneging on their commitments to producers, often at the eleventh hour. We, the Producers Guild of India, have also received formal complaints from our members, Excel Entertainment Private Limited and Panorama Studios International Limited regarding these issues coming up just days before the commencement of principal photography. No member of the industry should indulge in such behavior that has, in these cases, led to …

Ranveer Singh Don 3 exit: Producers Guild backs Farhan Akhtar, warns against last-minute exits | Bollywood News

Ranveer Singh Don 3 exit: Producers Guild backs Farhan Akhtar, warns against last-minute exits | Bollywood News

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4 min readNew DelhiJun 3, 2026 01:12 PM IST The Producers Guild of India has issued a strongly worded statement against last-minute exits from film projects, days after the ongoing dispute between Ranveer Singh and Excel Entertainment escalated into one of Bollywood’s most closely watched industry standoffs. While the Guild did not name any individual actor, it confirmed that it had received formal complaints from its member producers, including Excel Entertainment and Panorama Studios International, regarding talent, directors and technicians allegedly backing out of commitments shortly before the commencement of principal photography. The statement comes at a time when the fallout from Ranveer Singh’s sudden exit from Farhan Akhtar’s Don 3 continues to dominate industry conversations. The actor recently sent a legal notice to the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) after the film body issued a non-cooperation directive against him following the dispute with Excel Entertainment. ALSO READ: Why Ranveer Singh exited Farhan Akhtar’s Don 3: Script disputes, slashed budget, Dhurandhar Producers Guild flags last-minute project exits The Producers Guild said it had …

Regrettable fact that PM Modi has not held a single open press conference: Editors Guild of India

Regrettable fact that PM Modi has not held a single open press conference: Editors Guild of India

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during a joint press meet with Nordic leaders, unseen, at the Nordic-India Summit, in Oslo, Norway. | Photo Credit: PTI The Editors Guild of India (EGI) on Sunday (May 24, 2026) described as “embarrassing” the sharp exchanges between foreign journalists and Indian officials during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Norway and the Netherlands earlier this week. The EGI called upon the government to stop treating the media as an “adversary” and said it is a “regrettable fact” that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has not held a single open press conference since his government assumed office in 2014. “The Editors Guild of India is concerned by the embarrassing stand-offs between Indian government officials and journalists of the Netherlands and Norway during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to the two countries,” said the organisation in a statement. “The face-off with the European media was triggered by the Prime Minister’s refusal to take questions from local journalists after a press briefing,” the EGI further said. The exchanges between Indian diplomats and …

Producers Guild of India advises Don 3 makers to take legal route in dispute with Ranveer Singh: Report

Producers Guild of India advises Don 3 makers to take legal route in dispute with Ranveer Singh: Report

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Actors Ranveer Singh and Farhan Akhtar are reportedly at loggerheads, and the row has now taken a fresh turn. Earlier, Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani approached the Producers Guild of India to seek ₹40 crore in compensation from Ranveer after his sudden exit from Don 3 to recover pre-production expenses. A new report from Variety now states that the Producers Guild of India has advised both parties to pursue legal recourse in the matter. Farhan Akhtar and Ranveer Singh were supposed to collaborate on Don 3, which is not happening anymore. What the guild stated The new report from Variety India states that Karan Johar, Sajid Nadiadwala, Ektaa Kapoor, Zoya Akhtar and Punit Goenka met at Aamir Khan’s Mumbai residence to explore possible solutions to the issue. Emails were sent to all prominent producers, but only a handful responded. Both parties presented a strong case. Ranveer showed emails and WhatsApp texts to present his side, and Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani of Excel Entertainment also made their case. Sources said that Farhan and Ritesh remained …

Don 3 row: No formal complaint placed before Producers Guild in Ranveer Singh and Farhan Akhtar’s dispute, might escalate to CINTAA | Bollywood News

Don 3 row: No formal complaint placed before Producers Guild in Ranveer Singh and Farhan Akhtar’s dispute, might escalate to CINTAA | Bollywood News

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3 min readMumbaiFeb 14, 2026 04:24 PM IST With tensions escalating between Farhan Akhtar and Ranveer Singh over the Don 3 debacle, the dispute is now set to be addressed informally by the Producers Guild of India at the end of February. The conflict began after Ranveer exited the project just months before filming was scheduled to begin, prompting Farhan to demand compensation reportedly as high as Rs 40 crores for the losses incurred. Now a new report by Mid-Day India quoted a senior Guild member: “No formal complaint has been placed before the general body. But both sides will be heard informally.” Another insider added that following the month-end informal meetings, both parties would be given a 10-day window to attempt a mutual resolution. “If talks fail, the body is likely to escalate the issue to the Cine & TV Artistes Association (CINTAA). CINTAA’s involvement would ensure that both producer and artiste’s interests are balanced,” the insider said. The report further noted that, beyond resolving the immediate dispute, the case: where Excel Entertainment is …

After Don 3 fallout, Producers Guild to meet Ranveer Singh and Farhan Akhtar for mediation: Report

After Don 3 fallout, Producers Guild to meet Ranveer Singh and Farhan Akhtar for mediation: Report

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Actor Ranveer Singh and Farhan Akhtar’s Excel Entertainment are reportedly at loggerheads following the actor’s exit from Don 3, with reports claiming that the production house is seeking ₹40 crore in compensation to recover pre-production expenses. As the fallout continues to make waves, the Producers Guild of India is expected to hear both sides later this month in an attempt to mediate the dispute. In August 2023, Farhan Akhtar released an announcement video revealing that Ranveer Singh will be the new Don in the third film of his franchise. Beyond just resolving the immediate standoff, a report suggests that the Guild may also use the case as a catalyst to frame clearer industry guidelines, particularly around entourage expenses. Producers Guild of India to meet Farhan, Ranveer Following Farhan’s reported ₹40 crore compensation demand from Ranveer after his exit from Don 3, Mid-Day reports that the Producers Guild of India is likely to meet both parties by the end of February in a bid to resolve the dispute. The report quoted sources from the Producers Guild …

Lift curbs on news websites, Editors Guild tells India, Pakistan

Lift curbs on news websites, Editors Guild tells India, Pakistan

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Online news on a smartphone and laptop. Image for representation only | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStock Editors Guild of India on Wednesday (January 14, 2026) urged the governments of India and Pakistan to lift restrictions on news websites and restore access to cross-border journalism. In a statement here, the Guild admitted that there had been instances of media in both the countries crossing bounds of balanced and professional journalism and going overboard with misinformation. “However, while such aberrations and instances of unethical journalism need to be dealt with more conscientiously, blocking all access is not the solution,” the Guild said. It said a blanket ban did not expunge ground realities, but only served to build a climate of fear and mistrust. “Such bans also run counter to the spirit of democracy and freedom of expression,” it said. The Guild said it believed that unhindered access to news, especially among the neighbouring countries in south Asia, was an essential prerequisite to building an atmosphere of trust and understanding between the peoples and nations of the region. …