# Farhan Akhtar hints at Ranveer Singh pattern in Don 3 exit 2026-08-12T17:53:18+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Farhan Akhtar has taken an indirect jibe at Ranveer Singh over his exit from Don 3, saying such late pullouts 'seem to be a pattern nowadays'. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Akhtar recalled how Saif Ali Khan nearly quit Dil Chahta Hai days before filming in 2001, and laughingly linked it to Singh's departure. Don 3 was scheduled to begin production in early 2026 after three years of development. Singh backed out citing a lack of a finalised script, though reports said he discovered Akhtar was exploring alternative casting. The Federation of Western India Cine Employees briefly banned Singh before lifting the ban. ## Coverage - republicworld.com Tags: Bollywood, Dil Chahta Hai, Don 3, Farhan Akhtar, Ranveer Singh Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/farhan-akhtar-hints-at-ranveer-singh-pattern-in-don-3-exit/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/farhan-akhtar-hints-at-ranveer-singh-pattern-in-don-3-exit/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.