The Don 3 controversy has become one of the biggest talking points in the Hindi film industry, and the latest developments have raised a question that many insiders are now asking privately: if Ranveer Singh had serious issues with the film, why did preparations continue till just days before the scheduled shoot?Bollywood Hungama has learned from sources familiar with the matter that Don 3 was not merely a project in development. Instead, the film had been built around Ranveer Singh for nearly 32 months before the collaboration collapsed in December 2025.Sources reveal that Excel Entertainment began work on introducing Ranveer…
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On June 1, the production houses and studios based in India got a jolt. This is because the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) discontinued the priority (Tatkal) scheme with immediate effect. Applications already submitted under the Tatkal scheme will continue to be processed, but no new applications will be accepted from June 1. While a section of filmmakers has welcomed the order, it has also sparked concerns over whether censor certificates will now be issued on time.In February 2026, there were reports that the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting had decided to abolish the Tatkal scheme, but didn’t announce…
The first Friday of June will see several films releasing in cinemas like Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, Bandar and Ram Charan-starrer Peddi. Two Hollywood films were also scheduled for release – He-Man And The Masters Of The Universe and Scary Movie. Bollywood Hungama has learned that the latter won’t be able to make it to cinemas this Friday, June 5.An exhibitor told Bollywood Hungama, “We don’t know what the reason is for the delay. It may be due to too many films this week. Last week’s Obsession is also going strong and it’ll take up some shows. Or…
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As Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai is all set to release this Friday, June 5, Bollywood Hungama spoke to trade experts to understand the buzz for the film.Trade veteran Taran Adarsh said, “David Dhawan is returning after quite a gap, that too, with his son again. I want to watch this film for him. I just hope that he doesn’t churn out something that has been repeated and over-repeated. This is because the audience today has seen all his films. He is a director with a great filmography who has made the most-watched films. At the same time, he’s…
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The dispute between Ranveer Singh and the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) appears to have entered a legal phase. According to a report by Hindustan Times, the actor has served a legal notice to the film workers’ body after it issued a non-cooperation directive against him in connection with his exit from Don 3.The notice was reportedly sent on Tuesday, just days after FWICE called upon its members not to work on projects featuring the actor. While the exact contents of Ranveer’s legal notice remain undisclosed, the report states that FWICE will now be required to respond through…
On May 25, FWICE (Federation of Western India Cine Employees) issued a non-cooperation directive against actor Ranveer Singh, following the dispute between the actor and Excel Entertainment. The FWICE press conference was widely covered and became a huge talking point. Yesterday, FWICE announced that it would hold a second press conference today, Wednesday, June 3. As per the invite, the press meet would serve as a follow-up to the dispute between Farhan Akhtar and Ranveer Singh over Don 3. Bollywood Hungama has exclusively learned from sources what’s going to happen at this much-awaited press conference.A source told Bollywood Hungama, “The…