Salman Khan Steps In as Peacemaker — The Don 3 Drama Between Ranveer Singh & Farhan Akhtar Explained

Bollywood's most talked-about behind-the-scenes showdown just got a new player. After the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) slapped a ban on Ranveer Singh over the Don 3 controversy,…

By Reetam Bodhak

May 30, 2026

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Bollywood’s most talked-about behind-the-scenes showdown just got a new player. After the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) slapped a ban on Ranveer Singh over the Don 3 controversy, reports suggest that none other than Salman Khan has quietly stepped in to douse the fire. Here’s everything you need to know.

What Happened with Salman Khan?

Key Player	Role in Controversy
Ranveer Singh	Announced lead of Don 3; reportedly exited causing losses
Farhan Akhtar	Director/Excel Entertainment head; claimed Rs. 45 crore loss
FWICE	Issued Non-Cooperation Directive (NCD) against Ranveer
Salman Khan	Reportedly stepped in as mediator between both parties

Ranveer Singh was originally announced as the lead for Don 3, the much-awaited third installment in Farhan Akhtar’s iconic franchise. His reported exit allegedly caused Excel Entertainment losses worth a staggering Rs. 45 crore, since dates had already been blocked and pre-production was underway. FWICE President Birendra Nath Tiwari confirmed the Non-Cooperation Directive was implemented with immediate effect.

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Salman Khan Plays Peacemaker

According to reports, Salman Khan — who shares a warm rapport with both Ranveer and Farhan — reached out personally to both parties. He urged them to resolve the dispute without letting it derail their respective projects, and also reportedly reminded Farhan that creative differences are a natural part of filmmaking.

Sources indicate Salman had a detailed one-on-one with Ranveer to understand his side of the story and is actively working to ensure neither party feels ambushed or sidelined.

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Ranveer’s Team Breaks Silence

Ranveer Singh chose not to respond publicly. His spokesperson stated that the actor believes professional matters should be handled with dignity and maturity, maintains goodwill toward everyone involved, and wishes Don 3 continued success.

FAQs

Q: Why was Ranveer Singh banned by FWICE over Don 3?

FWICE issued a Non-Cooperation Directive against Ranveer after his reported exit from Don 3 allegedly caused Excel Entertainment losses of approximately Rs. 45 crore, including blocked dates and pre-production costs.