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The controversy surrounding Ranveer Singh’s exit from Don 3 continues to generate discussion inside the film industry. Although the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) later withdrew its non-cooperation directive against the actor, the matter stays a talking point. Now, FWICE chief adviser Ashoke Pandit has shared details in regards to the events that led to the federation’s involvement. He also claimed that several distinguished industry members, including Aamir Khan, attempted to resolve the problem before it reached FWICE.
‘Aamir Khan tried to resolve Ranveer Singh-Don 3 dispute before FWICE stepped in,’ reveals Ashoke Pandit
Chatting with Hindi Rush, Ashoke stated that a producer and director approached the federation with a grievance regarding the project. In line with him, the filmmakers informed FWICE that that they had already invested roughly Rs 45 crores in pre-production and were preparing to start filming.
Ashoke alleged that the lead actor exited the project just weeks before shooting was scheduled to begin. He further claimed that FWICE followed its standard procedure by contacting Ranveer Singh to listen to his side of the matter. Nevertheless, based on Ashoke, the federation didn’t receive a response from the actor. “We kept sending reminders for one-and-a-half months,” Ashoke said, adding that no reply was received during that period.
He stated that FWICE subsequently reviewed documents and reports submitted by Ranveer’s auditors. In line with Ashoke, on the day the federation was preparing to announce the non-cooperation directive, it received an email informing them that two representatives from the actor’s team would meet them.
Ashoke said the federation considered the matter serious and decided to proceed with the directive. Nevertheless, he clarified that FWICE never imposed a ban on the actor.
He stressed that accountability should apply to everyone working within the film industry.
In line with Ashoke, no individual, whether an actor, director, assistant director, cinematographer or spot boy, should give you the chance to walk away from a committed project on the last moment without consequences.
He also revealed that efforts had been made inside the industry to resolve the matter before it escalated. “Many individuals from the industry, including Aamir Khan, had been attempting to resolve the problem before it got here to us. That also didn’t work. Today it’s Ranveer Singh. Tomorrow it might be another person. That is what Excel goes through. If it was another person, they’d have gone to hell. They might have sold their house. You will have ten valid reasons for not doing a movie. But when money has been spent since you committed to the project, then those losses needs to be reimbursed,” Ashoke said.
The remarks have once more brought attention to the circumstances surrounding Don 3 and the broader debate about commitments, accountability and financial losses related to large-scale film productions.
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