- Sanjay Gupta questioned FWICE's ban on Ranveer Singh
- FWICE imposed an indefinite non-cooperation directive against Ranveer for exiting Don 3
- Farhan Akhtar filed a complaint on April 11 about Ranveer's withdrawal disrupting the project
Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta has subtly weighed in on the controversy surrounding Ranveer Singh's abrupt exit from Don 3 and the subsequent ban imposed on the actor by the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE).
After the federation announced an indefinite non-cooperation directive against Ranveer following his sudden departure from Farhan Akhtar's much-anticipated film, Sanjay took to social media to indirectly question the logic behind the decision.
"When an A List Hero shoots there are more than 300 workers working on sets. Ban him and you are not stopping him but depriving the workers of their livelihood. What sense does it even make???" Sanjay Gupta wrote on X.
When an A List Hero shoots there are more than 300 workers working on sets.
— Sanjay Gupta (@_SanjayGupta) May 26, 2026
Ban him and you are not stopping him but depriving the workers of their livelihood.
What sense does it even make???
Ranveer Singh Banned By Film Workers' Body
FWICE on Monday announced a non-cooperation directive against actor Ranveer over his abrupt exit from Don 3. The decision comes more than five months after filmmaker Farhan formally approached the federation with a complaint regarding the actor's withdrawal from the project.
At a press conference held today, FWICE Chief Advisor and Indian Film and Television Directors' Association President Ashok Pandit detailed the timeline that led to the federation's decision.
According to Pandit, the matter dates back to April 11, when Farhan filed a complaint with FWICE against Ranveer.
Pandit revealed that the complaint alleged Ranveer withdrew from Don 3 just three weeks before the shooting unit was scheduled to leave, causing significant disruption to the project.
As part of the federation's standard process, FWICE invited producers Farhan and Ritesh Sidhwani to present their case. While Sidhwani attended the meeting in person, Farhan joined virtually from London.
He stressed that FWICE followed due process and attempted to hear both sides before taking any action.
According to him, FWICE issued three formal notices to the actor but received no response.
Later, Ranveer's official spokesperson issued a statement, saying, "Ranveer Singh holds the highest regard for the film fraternity and for everyone associated with the Don franchise. Throughout the recent developments surrounding Don 3, he has consciously chosen to maintain silence, believing that professional discussions and personal equations are best handled with dignity, maturity and mutual respect."
"While several narratives and speculations have surfaced over time, Ranveer has never considered it necessary to respond publicly or contribute to conjecture. His focus remains firmly on his work and the commitments ahead. He continues to hold deep respect and goodwill for all those involved and sincerely wishes the franchise continued success. Choosing restraint and grace in moments like these has always been a conscious decision on his part, and he will continue to maintain the same stance," the spokesperson concluded.
