Tensions are rising in Bollywood as a major clash unfolds between Farhan Akhtar’s production team and Ranveer Singh over the much-anticipated film ‘Don 3’. Reports indicate that the Producers Guild is stepping in to mediate, following a hefty Rs 40 crore compensation claim from the production side after Singh’s departure, attributed to creative disagreements. The tussle between Farhan Akhtar’s production house with Ritesh Sidhwani and Ranveer Singh over ‘Don 3’ has come out in the open. Reportedly, the Producers Guild of India is set to table a meeting between the two parties to resolve the issue after the production house demanded Rs 40 crore in compensation post Singh’s exit from the film. A few days ago, several producers and studio heads were seen outside Aamir Khan’s house in Mumbai. Everyone wondered if the superstar is collaborating on something big.
Aamir Khan to mediate the issue between Ranveer Singh and Farhan Akhtar
Now, according to the HT City report, one of the meetings held at Aamir Khan’s residence was to find a solution for the ongoing issue between Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani’s production and a star. A source told the publication, “Aamir is trying to resolve the issues between Ranveer Singh and Excel Entertainment. The two have had some unresolved issues, which have caught the eye. The meetings at his place are for the same.”For those unaware, producers like Karan Johar, Sajid Nadiadwala, Ektaa Kapoor, Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani, Zoya Akhtar, and Punit Goenka were seen leaving the house of Aamir Khan after a meeting.
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As mentioned above, Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani’s production venture demanded Rs 40 crore in compensation after Ranveer Singh’s exit from the film. Reportedly, the makers had spent the amount on the pre-production work of the film.The reports also stated that Ranveer Singh left the project due to lack of a proper script. The actor reportedly said that the filmmaker was not ready for any changes in the script and also alleged that he was not serious about the project.The actor also added that he had not taken any advance payment for the project and never asked for compensation for his time when earlier projects like ‘Baiju Bawra’ were shelved.