{
  "id": 2286769,
  "title": "Ranveer Singh's father meets film body over Don 3 row, contests Rs 45 crore claim as actor shoots for Pralay",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/ranveer-singhs-father-meets-film-body-over-don-3-row-contests-rs-45",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-21T02:48:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/ranveer-singhs-father-meets-film-body-over-don-3-row-contests-rs-45-crore-claim-as-actor-shoots-for-pralay-1.500647471"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jagjit Singh Bhavnani, father of actor Ranveer Singh, engaged in talks with Indian Motion Picture Producers Association (IMPPA) officials regarding the Rs 45 crore claim made by Excel Entertainment against his son. This development stems from Ranveer Singh's abrupt departure from the Don 3 project. IMPPA President Abhay Sinha had previously mentioned that Bhavnani had been in correspondence with the association and was prepared to meet. Ranveer's legal representation had also assured IMPPA of their attendance upon scheduling the meeting. Bhavnani subsequently provided IMPPA with documents and evidence supporting their claims. The association's legal representatives will analyze these materials to decide on a resolution that satisfies both parties. The conflict originated from Ranveer's exit from Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani's Don 3 film, which took place just weeks before the initial filming commenced. Excel Entertainment had marketed the movie as a chance for Ranveer to follow in Shah Rukh Khan's footsteps, initially casting him as the new Don. The project gained traction after Dhurandhar's global box office success. Ranveer's withdrawal from the film occurred approximately three weeks before a crew of over 200 members were scheduled to depart for the first filming session. Consequently, Excel Entertainment approached the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE), who issued a non-cooperation decree against Ranveer, demanding an explanation for his decision. The directive was later rescinded following input from other industry entities, who highlighted the employment opportunities that a film starring Ranveer would provide. Following FWICE's order, Excel Entertainment forwarded its case to IMPPA, presenting Ranveer's contract, promotional materials, and a letter from the actor expressing his enthusiasm for the project. IMPPA now possesses records from both Ranveer's camp and Excel Entertainment for consideration.",
  "summary": "The fallout from Ranveer Singh walking away from Don 3 has entered a new chapter. Jagjit Singh Bhavnani, the actor's father, sat down with officials from the Indian Motion Picture Producers Association (IMPPA) and formally contested Excel Entertainment's reported Rs 45 crore claim against his son. This sit-down builds on what IMPPA President Abhay Sinha had already flagged: Bhavnani had been in…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}