Farhan Akhtar BREAKS SILENCE about the Don 3 fallout with Ranveer Singh: 'Expect the unexpected…'

It's been over a decade since Farhan Akhtar directed Don 2, starring Shah Rukh Khan and Priyanka Chopra, yet Don 3 continues to generate buzz, this time due to Ranveer Singh's alleged exit and the subsequent repercussions. In a candid admission, Farhan Akhtar revealed that the recent years have been quite unpredictable.

Farhan Akhtar reveals about complicated situation

In a recent interview with Hollywood Reporter India, Farhan Akhtar discussed the prolonged delay of the third installment of the Don franchise and the complicated situation involving Ranveer Singh.

What I've learned is to expect the unexpected. Nothing can be taken for granted until you actually have it on film. That’s really what it is, Farhan said.

Farhan Akhtar breaks silence on Don 3 controversy

The filmmaker reflected on the many positive experiences he's had during his career, stating that occasional challenges don't bother him. Farhan continued, I also feel that from the time that I began – from that moment when Aamir Khan, Akshaye Khanna, Preity Zinta, Dimple Kapadia, Saif Ali Khan, and Ritesh Sidhwani, as my partner, till they came on and said yes, ‘let’s make this film’ – from that moment on I've had the most incredible ride. It has just been (about) working with the people I want to work with, whether directing them or acting in films that I want to act in with directors. And it has been amazing. You realise that at some point, there will be a period that’s going to be a little bit more challenging. You have had it good, so it’s okay… Just take it in your stride.

About the whole controversy

The Don 3 controversy arose after Ranveer Singh's departure from the project, which allegedly led to financial setbacks and friction at Excel Entertainment, co-founded by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani. Discussions to resolve the situation are ongoing, but no agreement has been reached. Farhan Akhtar expressed his optimism, viewing such challenges as an inherent part of the filmmaking process.