Controversy Erupts Over Ranveer Singh's Exit from Don 3: FWICE and Sanjay Gupta Clash
Don 3 Row: Film Body Reacts After Sanjay Gupta Criticises Action Against Ranveer Singh
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The conflict over Ranveer Singh's departure from Don 3 has intensified, with filmmaker Sanjay Gupta criticizing the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) for its Non-Cooperation Directive against the actor. FWICE defended its actions, stating it only allows members to choose their collaboration with Singh.
- 01Sanjay Gupta criticized FWICE's Non-Cooperation Directive against Ranveer Singh, arguing it harms workers on film sets.
- 02FWICE General Secretary Ashok Dubey reminded Gupta of past support from the federation during his film Mumbai Saga's production issues.
- 03Dubey clarified that the directive does not officially ban Singh but allows individual member discretion on working with him.
- 04Ranveer Singh's spokesperson emphasized his respect for the film fraternity and his decision to remain silent amid the controversy.
- 05The directive followed a complaint from filmmaker Farhan Akhtar regarding Singh's abrupt exit from the project.
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The dispute over Ranveer Singh's exit from the film Don 3 has escalated, leading to a public exchange between filmmaker Sanjay Gupta and the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE). Gupta criticized FWICE for issuing a Non-Cooperation Directive against Singh, arguing that it adversely affects the livelihoods of over 300 workers involved in film production. In response, FWICE General Secretary Ashok Dubey defended the federation's decision, recalling how it previously assisted Gupta during a crisis with his film Mumbai Saga. He clarified that the directive does not constitute an official ban on Singh but rather allows members to decide individually whether to collaborate with him. Singh's spokesperson expressed his respect for the film industry and stated that he has chosen to remain silent on the issue, focusing on his work and maintaining goodwill for the Don franchise. This controversy arose following a complaint from filmmaker Farhan Akhtar regarding Singh's sudden withdrawal from the project.
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The Non-Cooperation Directive could affect various film industry workers' livelihoods due to potential disruptions in film production.
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