Ram Gopal Varma Critiques FWICE's Non-Cooperation Directive Against Ranveer Singh
Ram Gopal Varma Calls FWICE 'A Kangaroo Court' Amid Don 3 Row: 'Ban Film Body, Not Ranveer Singh'
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Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has condemned the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) for issuing a non-cooperation directive against actor Ranveer Singh amid his exit from 'Don 3'. Varma argues that FWICE acts like a 'kangaroo court' and that stars like Singh are essential to the industry, not the union.
- 01FWICE's non-cooperation directive against Ranveer Singh followed a complaint from producer Farhan Akhtar, claiming Singh's exit caused ₹45 crore (approximately $5.4 million USD) in losses.
- 02Ram Gopal Varma criticized FWICE's authority, calling it a 'kangaroo court' and stating that it lacks the legitimacy to adjudicate such disputes.
- 03Varma emphasized that stars like Singh are crucial for the film industry, generating employment and ticket sales, rather than the union.
- 04FWICE clarified that its action is a temporary non-cooperation directive, not an official ban, aimed at resolving the dispute.
- 05Ranveer Singh's team expressed that he respects the film fraternity and prefers to handle professional matters with dignity.
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Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has publicly criticized the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) for its recent non-cooperation directive against actor Ranveer Singh, who exited the film 'Don 3'. FWICE claimed Singh's departure, which came just weeks before filming, resulted in significant financial losses estimated at ₹45 crore (approximately $5.4 million USD) as per producer Farhan Akhtar's complaint. Varma's social media posts labeled FWICE's actions as performative and outdated, comparing the organization to a 'kangaroo court' that lacks the authority to resolve such disputes. He argued that stars like Singh are vital to the industry, driving ticket sales and employment, and suggested that FWICE's directive could harm the very workers it claims to protect. In response to the backlash, FWICE clarified that their directive is not an official ban but a temporary measure to encourage resolution. Meanwhile, Singh's team stated he respects his colleagues and prefers to maintain silence on the matter, focusing on his future commitments.
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The controversy surrounding the non-cooperation directive may affect the livelihoods of technicians and workers associated with projects featuring Ranveer Singh.
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