The ongoing controversy surrounding Ranveer Singh and the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has now sparked fresh criticism from within the film industry itself. Amid discussions around FWICE’s recent non-cooperation directive against the actor over the Don 3 dispute, editor Shweta Venkat has questioned the film body’s priorities and its response to long-pending issues faced by editors in the industry.Shweta Venkat, known for her work on acclaimed films like Gangs of Wasseypur, 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 officially 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 in April 2026, alleging that Ranveer Singh’s sudden departure from the project caused financial losses amounting to Rs 45 crores. FWICE later stated that the actor allegedly ignored multiple notices sent to him before the body imposed its directive on May 25.While the move generated mixed reactions online, Shweta Venkat highlighted how editors had been waiting for years for meaningful intervention from the same film body. “We needed a dialogue with the producers. There was also a letter sent to them, signed by 242 editors working in the industry, outlining the issues. But