All Clear for ‘Don 3’: Ranveer Singh Ban Lifted as FWICE-Farhan Akhtar Truce Holds
FWICE chief advisor Ashoke Pandit said that the decision to lift the ban on Ranveer Singh was taken after receiving requests from fellow film bodies.
Mumbai: After Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh issued a legal notice to FWICE, the Federation of Western India Cine Employees on Wednesday has revoked its "non-cooperative directive" a week after issuing it after the 'Dhurandhar' actor walked out of Farhan Akhtar's directorial 'Don 3' in December.
Why did FWICE revoke the ban?
While addressing the media in Mumbai on Wednesday, FWICE chief advisor, Ashoke Pandit, said that the decision to lift the ban on Ranveer was taken after receiving requests from fellow film bodies Indian Motion Picture Producers’ Association (IMPPA) and Cine and TV Artists Association (CINTAA).
"After our last press conference, we reached out to other film bodies asking for their support. We got responses from IMPAA and the Producers Guild of India," said Ashoke Pandit.
"Considering their appeal and the larger interest of the film industry, we’re immediately revoking the directive against Ranveer Singh," Pandit added.
Did FWICE chief advisor talk about resolving the issue?
The FWICE chief advisor has also appealed to Ranveer Singh, Excel Entertainment, and all film bodies to sit together and resolve the issue amicably so that neither party feels shortchanged.
"We've been saying exactly what the Producers Guild has said now. Sitting with all film bodies together to resolve the issue is exactly what we wanted in the first place. We appeal to Ranveer Singh as well to come forward and resolve this amicably. We hope he becomes even a bigger and bigger star," said Pandit.
What about the legal notice from Ranveer Singh?
While confirming about the legal notice from Ranveer Singh, FWICE President BN Tiwari, said that their legal team will respond to the legal notices sent to them.
"We've not caved under any pressure. We're a 70-year-old organisation and have received countless legal notices. We just want all parties to expedite the issue and resolve it amicably," FWICE President said.
"We expected Ranveer to show up after we issue the directive. But his team has misguided him," he added.
