Poonam Dhillon, head of the actors body, has criticized Ranveer Singh over the Don 3 casting dispute, suggesting he should have consulted the organization before the row became public.
"I would like every actor to honour their commitments in the best possible way," Dhillon said, noting that the actors body exists to mediate professional disputes.
Ranveer Singh could have approached them rather than allowing the matter to escalate publicly, Dhillon implied.
The Don 3 casting change has drawn attention from Bollywood insiders for weeks. The actors body chief's public intervention marks a significant moment for the star involved.
Dhillon's comments carry weight because they represent an institutional position, not merely personal criticism. A statement from the actors body chief suggesting an actor has failed to "honour commitments" signals deeper professional concerns.
Singh now faces competing pressures: industry expectations on one side and what appears to be a lapse in professional protocol on the other. What happens next remains unclear, but Poonam Dhillon has made plain that Bollywood's established figures expect their peers to follow proper channels.
