Overview
- Jagjit Singh Bhavnani, Ranveer Singh’s father, met IMPPA on Tuesday and formally submitted a plea contesting Excel Entertainment’s reported ₹45 crore damages demand.
- Excel Entertainment has told industry bodies it seeks about ₹45 crore for pre‑production losses and provided the signed Don 3 contract plus promotional material as evidence.
- IMPPA’s legal team, led by president Abhay Sinha, is examining submissions from both sides while Ranveer’s lawyers continue to question the association’s jurisdiction to hear the matter.
- Ranveer has stayed publicly silent on the dispute and has already begun shooting the film Pralay in Mumbai after reports said planned Australia dates were moved to keep him local.
- The outcome at IMPPA could set a precedent for how Bollywood trade bodies handle high‑value exit claims, affect hiring and schedules on big productions, and determine whether the matter is resolved administratively or heads to court.