📌 Key Points
- FWICE withdrew its non-cooperation directive against Ranveer Singh.
- Decision followed a legal notice sent by Ranveer Singh to the organization.
- Major industry bodies like IMPAA, Producers Guild, and CINTAA intervened.
- The dispute originated from Ranveer Singh’s exit from Farhan Akhtar’s ‘Don 3’ project.
The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has reversed its non-cooperation directive against actor Ranveer Singh. This significant development comes after Singh issued a legal notice to the organization, following his exit from Farhan Akhtar’s ‘Don 3’ project, and intervention from major industry bodies.
FWICE Reverses Stance on Ranveer Singh
The Federation of Western India Cine Employees on Wednesday said it has withdrawn the non cooperative directive issued against Ranveer Singh over his exit from Farhan Akhtar’s Don 3 after the Dhurandhar star sent a legal notice to the organisation.
The decision was taken after an intervention by the Indian Motion Picture Producers’ Association , the Producers Guild of India and Cine & TV Artistes’ Association .
“We are taking back our non cooperative directive from immediate effect after a request by IMPAA, the producers’ guild and CINTAA.
Industry Bodies Intervene in ‘Don 3’ Dispute
“We have been told that we should all sit together with the producers’ body and take an appropriate decision where neither the producers and directors nor the actor face any issues,” FWICE president BN Tiwari told reporters here.
“No one has won or lost in this matter. Our legal department will respond to his legal notice,” he added.
The non-cooperation directive against Singh was issued on May 25 and came after Akhtar and his producing partner Ritesh Sidhwani filed a complaint with the Indian Film and Television Directors’ Association , which referred the issue to the FWICE for further intervention.
Legal Notice Prompts Directive Withdrawal
“Don 3”, a reboot of the popular franchise, has reportedly been in development for three years and was yet to begin shooting. The producers have claimed that over ₹ 45 crore had already been spent on pre-production.
At the time, Singh’s spokesperson issued a statement, saying the actor continues to hold “deep respect and goodwill” for everyone associated with the film and the industry.
“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,” the statement said.
This resolution, facilitated by industry intervention, highlights the complexities of film production disputes. While FWICE responds to the legal notice, the incident underscores the importance of clear communication and legal recourse in Bollywood’s professional landscape.
