Ranveer Singh, a household name in India, has found himself at the centre of a heated dispute with the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE). The union, which represents over 500,000 film industry workers, has issued a 'non-cooperation directive' against the actor. This means that Singh will not be allowed to work on any FWICE-affiliated projects, effectively 'banning' him from the industry.
The reasons behind the FWICE's decision are unclear, but it's believed to be linked to Singh's past behaviour and comments made on set. Singh has been a vocal critic of the FWICE in the past, which may have contributed to the union's decision.
The impact of this move on Singh's career is still unclear, but it's likely to be significant. As one of India's biggest stars, Singh has been involved in some of the country's most successful films in recent years. He has won numerous awards, including a Filmfare Award and a Screen Award, and has been nominated for several other prestigious awards, including a National Film Award.
Singh's popularity extends beyond India, with many fans around the world following his career. The actor has a strong social media presence and has been featured on the cover of several international magazines. Despite the FWICE's decision, Singh remains one of the most bankable stars in Bollywood, and it's likely that he will continue to work on non-FWICE-affiliated projects.
It's worth noting that the FWICE is not the only union to have taken action against Singh. In 2020, the union issued a notice to Singh, asking him to apologise for his behaviour on set. Singh eventually apologised, but the incident highlighted the tensions between the actor and the union.