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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\nThe controversy surrounding the Federation of Western India Cine Employees’ (FWICE) now-withdrawn non-cooperation directive against actor Ranveer Singh<\/a> has taken a new turn, with Cine and TV Artistes’ Association (CINTAA) President Poonam Dhillon<\/a> questioning the manner in which the decision was taken.Speaking to ANI, Dhillon said CINTAA was not consulted despite being an affiliate body of FWICE and expressed surprise over actor Upasana Singh<\/a>‘s involvement in the developments.<\/p>\n Reacting to FWICE’s earlier announcement of a non-cooperation directive against Ranveer Singh, Dhillon said she was taken aback by the move and stressed that such decisions should be made collectively.\u201cI was really surprised because we are affiliates of FWICE and any decision of this magnitude should involve all concerned parties. Unilateral decisions are never right,\u201d she said.Dhillon welcomed FWICE’s subsequent decision to withdraw the directive but pointed out that such actions could have repercussions far beyond the actor at the centre of the controversy.\u201cIt would not have affected only Ranveer Singh. There are lightmen, technicians, spot boys, make-up artists, stuntmen, costume makers and many others whose livelihood depends on film shoots,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n Dhillon revealed that CINTAA had formally objected to the manner in which the decision was taken and had written to FWICE seeking clarification.She also questioned reports suggesting that CINTAA had appealed for the withdrawal of the directive.\u201cThey said CINTAA had appealed. I would like them to show our letter of appeal. We were not part of that process,\u201d she said.According to Dhillon, CINTAA was neither consulted nor invited to participate in discussions leading up to the announcement, despite being in regular communication with FWICE.\u201cWe were in touch with them till a day before. They even requested the use of CINTAA’s office premises for a press conference. Yet we were not consulted on the issue, nor invited to be part of the discussions,\u201d she stated.<\/p>\n Addressing questions about actor Upasana Singh’s presence at FWICE’s press conference, Dhillon clarified that CINTAA office-bearers had no prior knowledge of her participation.\u201cUpasana ji may have attended in her individual capacity, but it was not in my knowledge that she was going there. We had no official information. If she were representing CINTAA, she would have been designated by the association and attended with our authorisation,\u201d Dhillon said. <\/p>\n The veteran actor stressed that disputes within the entertainment industry should be handled through dialogue and established procedures rather than public confrontations.\u201cWhen things can be resolved with respect and discussion, why make them public? There is a due process for everything. If a matter cannot be resolved, there are legal remedies available. I feel due process was not followed in this case,\u201d she said.Reiterating the importance of collective decision-making, Dhillon said no industry body\u2014including CINTAA, FWICE or producers’ associations\u2014should take unilateral decisions that could impact the wider film fraternity.\u201cWe are saddened that instead of resolving the matter, it is becoming more complicated. We always believe in involving all parties and finding a solution that causes no loss to anyone,\u201d she added. <\/p>\n On Wednesday, FWICE announced that it had withdrawn its non-cooperation directive following the intervention of the Indian Motion Picture Producers’ Association (IMPPA).In a statement, the federation said it now favours a \u201cconstructive and amicable resolution\u201d to the ongoing issues involving Ranveer Singh and Farhan Akhtar’s Excel Entertainment over Don 3.\u201cOver the course of subsequent discussions and deliberations, and after taking into consideration the intervention and appeal made by Indian Motion Picture Producers’ Association (IMPPA), it was collectively felt that the matter should now move towards a constructive and amicable resolution in the larger interest of maintaining harmony and unity within the entertainment industry,\u201d FWICE said.The controversy surrounding Ranveer Singh’s reported exit from Don 3 has remained in the spotlight amid the actor’s recent box-office success, with back-to-back releases Dhurandhar and Dhurandhar: The Revenge in 2025 and 2026, respectively.<\/div>\n\u2018Any decision of this magnitude should involve all concerned parties\u2019<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
CINTAA sought an explanation from FWICE<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
Poonam Dhillon surprised by Upasana Singh\u2019s presence<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
\u2018There is a due process for everything\u2019<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
FWICE withdraws directive after IMPPA intervention<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n