In a surprising turn of events, Aamir Khan has reportedly stepped in to mediate a high-profile dispute. The ongoing friction between Ranveer Singh and Farhan Akhtar’s production house, Excel Entertainment, has been amongst the talks, specifically concerning a reported Rs 40 crore clash after Ranveer’s exit from the highly anticipated Don 3. The situation came to light after several leading producers and studio heads were spotted exiting Aamir Khan’s Mumbai residence. While the gathering which included the likes of Karan Johar, Sajid Nadiadwala, Ektaa Kapoor, Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar, Zoya Akhtar, and Punit Goenka was initially thought to be for a mega collaboration, reports now suggest a different agenda. According to HT City, Aamir took the initiative to help both parties find common ground. A report by Hindustan Times said, “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.”
The core of the conflict reportedly stems from Ranveer Singh’s exit from Don 3. It is alleged that Ranveer placed a demand for Rs 40 crore from the production company. On the other hand, Excel Entertainment claims to have incurred substantial financial setbacks, including pre-production expenses and scheduling disruptions, which they said were incurred with Ranveer’s prior approval. The gravity of the situation led the matter to be taken to the Producers Guild of India for mediation.
Ranveer Singh, however, has maintained a different stand. Reports say that the actor mentioned he neither accepted an advance nor was provided with a finalized bound script. His concerns reportedly included creative dissatisfaction and issues regarding project management. He also reportedly pointed out that he was not compensated for time lost when other projects were shelved. As this new development comes, the intervention by Aamir Khan is seen as a step toward easing the escalating tensions.
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