Ranveer Singh seems to have dug his feet into controversies. Recently, on Monday, the actor was banned by the Federation of Western India Cine Employees and was issued a non-cooperation directive over his exit from Don 3. Amid the chaos, chief advisor Ashoke Pandit has now opened up on the matter and revealed that the Dhurandhar 2 star remained unresponsive when approached regarding the issue.
Did Ranveer Singh refuse to meet FWICE officials?
In a conversation with ETimes, Ashoke Pandit claimed that the federation made three attempts to reach out to the actor. However, he did not attend any meetings.
“So we very strongly tried our best. We sent him invitations thrice. There was no response, and then finally he sent a mail when he came to know that we were having a press conference, saying that this doesn’t come under our jurisdiction,” Pandit said.
“So with that said, fine, if you feel so strongly. Toh theek hai. Koi baat nahi. (Alright then. No problem.) Doesn’t matter. So that is a basic thing, we will wait. We’ll sit with the producer body, will sit with different associations, and we’ll see how things happen,” he added.
Ashoke Pandit further explained that many things would have been resolved if Ranveer Singh had agreed to sit with the producers and the body to seek a solution. He further added that, in order for people to work together, closure on the issue is much needed.
Why did Ranveer Singh quit Don 3?
In 2023, Ranveer Singh was officially announced as the lead actor, replacing Shah Rukh Khan. Singh took over the iconic role that was earlier played by Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan.
However, as per multiple reports, Singh exited the film due to creative differences with the makers. A report by the Free Press Journal also claimed that Ranveer Singh wanted a darker and more intense version of the character, featuring stronger language and elevated violence, while Farhan Akhtar reportedly preferred to remain closer to his original vision for the franchise.
