Reports confirmed today that Aamir has been hosting high-profile crisis meetings at his Mumbai residence to resolve a massive ₹40 Crore financial dispute that threatens to derail relationships and the future of the Don franchise.
Here is the breakdown of the conflict and Aamir's intervention.
The Conflict: Why Are They Fighting? 🥊
The Exit: Ranveer Singh has reportedly walked out of Don 3 after being announced as the new lead in 2023.
The Demand: Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani (Excel Entertainment) are demanding ₹40 Crore in compensation from Ranveer. They claim this amount was spent on pre-production (sets, salaries, planning) based on his commitment, and his "abrupt" exit has caused them huge losses.
Ranveer’s Defense: Ranveer’s camp argues that he never signed a formal contract nor took a signing amount. He claims he left because Excel failed to provide a "bound script" despite months of waiting and that he cannot be fined for creative differences.
The Intervention: Aamir to the Rescue 🤝
The Meeting: Last week, Aamir Khan’s Bandra home became the war room. He was spotted meeting with Farhan Akhtar, Ritesh Sidhwani, and other top producers like Karan Johar and Sajid Nadiadwala.
The Goal: Aamir is acting as a neutral elder statesman (along with the Producers Guild of India) to find a middle ground. The industry wants to avoid a court case or a public mudslinging match between a top star and a top production house.
Why Did Ranveer Leave 'Don 3'?
Script Issues: Sources claim Ranveer was unhappy with the script development and felt the makers were not "serious" about the project.
The "Hrithik" Angle: There are rumors that Ranveer felt slighted when he learned Excel was secretly trying to bring Hrithik Roshan on board, only returning to Ranveer after his recent film Dhurandhar became a hit.
SantaBanta Verdict:
Aamir Khan is known as "Mr. Perfectionist," but now he has to be "Mr. Diplomat." If he can’t fix this, Don 3 might be dead in the water, and Ranveer could face a massive industry boycott.
