# Don 3 Controversy Explained: Why Ranveer Singh Refused to Face FWICE Over His Exit Dispute With Farhan Akhtar

URL: https://technosports.co.in/don-3-controversy-explained-why-ranveer/  
Published: 2026-06-12  
Updated: 2026-06-12  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Bollywood’s most talked-about fallout just got a lot more complicated. The Don 3 controversy — which began when Ranveer Singh exited the project after being announced as the franchise’s new face — has taken a sharp turn with fresh revelations from FWICE chief advisor Ashoke Pandit. And honestly, it’s messier than we thought.

## The Don 3 Row: Key Players & What Happened

| Who | Role in the Dispute |
| --- | --- |
| Ranveer Singh | Actor who exited Don 3 |
| Farhan Akhtar | Director & co-producer (Excel Entertainment) |
| Ritesh Sidhwani | Co-producer (Excel Entertainment) |
| Ashoke Pandit | FWICE Chief Advisor who revealed new facts |
| FWICE | Federation that issued non-cooperation notice against Ranveer |

## What Ashoke Pandit Revealed

In a candid interview with Hindi Rush, Pandit disclosed that after Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani of Excel Entertainment filed a formal complaint, FWICE reached out to Ranveer Singh multiple times — sending official notices asking him to appear and resolve the matter.

![Don 3](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/dpondppdp.jpg)

Singh’s response? He reportedly told the federation that the dispute was outside their [jurisdiction](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jurisdiction) — essentially shutting the door on mediation before it could even begin.

Pandit explained that industry veterans like Aamir Khan had once tried to broker peace before the issue escalated to the federation level, but even that attempt reportedly failed to move things forward.

The FWICE advisor added that there are WhatsApp conversations between Ranveer, Farhan, and Ritesh from the post-*Dhurandhar* period that reportedly influenced the federation’s decision to issue a non-cooperation notice against the actor.

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## Why It Matters

Ranveer Singh’s massive box office success with *Dhurandhar* made his Don 3 exit all the more baffling to the industry. Pandit summed up the industry’s frustration plainly — that a conversation, even one that might have changed FWICE’s own stance, was never given a chance to happen.

The Don franchise is one of Bollywood’s most iconic action sagas, and this behind-the-scenes war of words is fast becoming as dramatic as any plot it has ever put on screen.

## FAQs

### **Q: Why did FWICE issue a non-cooperation notice against Ranveer Singh?**

 A: FWICE issued the notice after Ranveer Singh declined to appear before the federation to resolve his dispute with Don 3 producers Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani, reportedly stating the matter was outside FWICE’s jurisdiction.

### **Q: What is the current status of the Don 3 project after Ranveer Singh’s exit?**

A: Don 3 remains in limbo as the dispute between Ranveer Singh and Excel Entertainment is ongoing, with no official resolution or new casting announcement made as of now.