Gangs Of Wasseypur editor Shweta Venkat slams FWICE for allegedly ignoring concerns of film editors amid Ranveer Singh controversy: “Maybe we weren't cool enough”

Film Editor Shweta Venkat Speaks Out Against FWICE

The controversy surrounding Ranveer Singh and the Federation of Western India Cine Employees has taken a new turn. Editor Shweta Venkat, known for her work on films like Gangs of Wasseypur, has questioned the film body's priorities and its response to issues faced by editors in the industry.

Shweta Venkat spoke to SCREEN about the lack of action on concerns raised by film editors regarding delayed payments, poor work structures, and unhealthy working conditions. Her remarks come shortly after FWICE issued a non cooperation directive against Ranveer Singh following complaints related to his exit from Don 3.

According to reports, filmmakers Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani had approached industry bodies alleging that Ranveer Singh's sudden departure from the project caused financial losses. FWICE later stated that the actor allegedly ignored multiple notices sent to him before the body imposed its directive.

Shweta Venkat highlighted how editors had been waiting for years for meaningful intervention from the same film body. She pointed out that concerns regarding delayed payments, unfair structures, and poor working conditions were raised in detail, but no significant progress followed.

She also reacted on social media to FWICE's swift action against Ranveer Singh, describing the organisation's efficiency in the actor's matter as cute. Shweta Venkat said that when film editors had come to FWICE for help setting up a dialogue with producers, where was this efficiency. It has been three years.

A Call for Change

The controversy around Ranveer Singh began after he exited Don 3, reportedly just weeks before the film's scheduled shoot. While the actor later cited script changes as the reason for his decision, the producers alleged that the project suffered massive disruptions and financial setbacks because of his last minute withdrawal.

Shweta Venkat's criticism is a call for change, highlighting the need for film bodies to address the concerns of all industry professionals, not just those in the spotlight. It remains to be seen how FWICE will respond to these concerns and whether the film industry will see meaningful change in the near future.