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FWICE Lifts Ban on Ranveer Singh, Guild to Mediate**

6/4/2026

Summary

Ranveer Singh Reinstated

FWICE revoked its directive against Ranveer Singh (actor) after his June 2 legal notice following a ban for quitting Don 3.
The Producers Guild of India will mediate dispute and propose standards after a meeting chaired by Aamir Khan (actor) and Anil Kapoor (actor).
Ranveer Singh (actor) said the script was unsatisfactory and the budget cut from INR300-350 crore to INR150 crore lowered his fee, but he would have stayed because of Dhurandhar’s hit.

Summary

Singh Faces Union

Producers spent about 450 million rupees on Don 3’s pre-production before Singh withdrew.
Federation of Western Indian Cine Employees (FWICE) previously urged Indian artists not to work with Pakistani performers amid diplomatic tensions.
In 2025 the union barred work with Diljit Dosanjh after his appearance with Pakistani actress Hania Aamir.
Ashoke Pandit asked Singh to meet the union following Singh’s 2025 backlash for mimicking a Kantara ritual, after which Singh apologized.

Summary

Ranveer Refunds

Farhan Akhtar asked Ranveer Singh to return the Rs 45 crore in Don 3 after a dispute that surfaced five months after Akhtar filed a complaint with FWICE.
Producers, after an independent audit verified the Rs 45 crore expenditure, will allow scrutiny.
Union officials say the non-cooperation order is a financial safeguard, not worker protection.
Ranveer Singh, Farhan Akhtar, Ritesh Sidhwani and industry bodies expressed willingness to settle amicably and restart production to limit losses.

Summary

Singh Rejoins Talks

FWICE withdrew its non-cooperation directive to curb mistrust and involve senior producers in a resolution.
FWICE chief advisor Ashoke Pandit urged Ranveer Singh to rejoin talks, saying his presence fills theatres and aids industry health.
He warned walkouts are unacceptable except emergencies, urged IMPAA, CINTAA and the Producers Guild to coordinate, and pledged FWICE will sort issues to protect artistes, technicians and their families.

History

Historical Context

India’s May 1998 Pokhran-II tests detonated five nuclear devices, prompting U.S. sanctions, UN Resolution 1172 and a sharp rise in India-Pakistan hostility. The resulting diplomatic strain has shaped subsequent cross-border cultural relations, providing context for today’s industry dispute involving actors such as Ranveer Singh and producers like Aamir Khan, Anil Kapoor.

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Ranveer Singh Reinstated

FWICE revoked its directive against Ranveer Singh (actor) after his June 2 legal notice following a ban for quitting Don 3.
The Producers Guild of India will mediate dispute and propose standards after a meeting chaired by Aamir Khan (actor) and Anil Kapoor (actor).
Ranveer Singh (actor) said the script was unsatisfactory and the budget cut from INR300-350 crore to INR150 crore lowered his fee, but he would have stayed because of Dhurandhar’s hit.

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