Among the reported falls Ranveer Singh and Farhan Akhtar ‘Don 3’ has become Bollywood’s most talked about controversy and comedian Tanmay Bhatt Recently, he added fuel to the conversation with a cheeky joke in a YouTube appearance Varun Dhawan.In a clip that has since gone viral on social media, Tanmay alludes to the ongoing conflict while praising Varun’s work ethic.“Varun, anyone who has worked with you has always said that despite being a big Bollywood star, you are still professional, committed, reliable. By the way, Farhan Akhtar is the type of actor that is looking for right now. I don’t know, maybe you should…”.The remark instantly drew laughter from everyone present, including Varun himself. The joke quickly sparked controversy online, with some users interpreting it as a subtle dig at Ranveer Singh, while others believed Tanmay was poking fun at the public tensions between the actor and Farhan Akhtar. In the same interaction, Tanmay also revisited Varun’s old comparison of “Dilwale” and “Inception”, teasing him about the statement. Varun clarified that the comment was made in jest and was never meant to be taken seriously.The controversy surrounding ‘Don 3’ started when reports surfaced that Ranveer had walked out of the project due to creative differences with the filmmakers. Several reports suggested that the actor wanted the film to take a darker and more violent direction. Others said he was frustrated by repeated delays and the lack of a finished script.What began as speculation about a casting change soon turned into a larger industrial dispute. According to reports, Farhan Akhtar’s Excel Entertainment demanded ₹45 crore in damages, while the Federation of West Indian Cine Workers (FWICE) issued a non-cooperation directive against Ranveer.However, the move drew criticism from several film and television organizations, many of which publicly supported the actor. Ranveer then sent a legal notice to FWICE, after which the organization withdrew its directive.The controversy escalated when reports claimed that Salman Khan acted as a mediator between the two parties because of his close relationship with the Akhtar family. These reports were later dismissed, and it was revealed that Salman had not contacted Ranveer or Farhan regarding the matter.Meanwhile, Varun Dhawan is enjoying the theater of ‘Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai’. The David Dhawan directed comedy entertainer features Mrunal Thakur, Pooja Hegde and Mouni Roy in prominent roles and has been a consistent performer at the box office.
