Salman Khan plays PEACEMAKER in Ranveer Singh and Farhan Akhtar's 'Don 3' dispute - Reports

Salman Khan has reportedly taken it upon himself to play mediator between Ranveer Singh and Farhan Akhtar, as growing chatter in Bollywood circles links tensions between the two to creative differences over 'Don 3'. Reportedly, the superstar personally reached out to both parties in a bid to prevent the disagreement from spilling into the public domain or damaging long-term professional relationships.

Salman Khan turns mediator in the 'Don 3' dispute

According to the Bollywood Hungama report, Salman Khan contacted Ranveer Singh and Farhan Akhtar separately, taking time to understand each party's perspective before encouraging a quieter, more amicable resolution.



A source told Bollywood Hungama, "Salman Khan is fond of Ranveer Singh and is equally fond of the Akhtars too. He picked up the call on both the stakeholders and has asked them to resolve their issues without hurting the future of their respective projects. He explained to Farhan about creative differences being a common thing in the industry for decades, and he also had a long chat with Ranveer, understanding his stance. He is playing the cupid to ensure that no one feels sabotaged."

Beyond settling immediate tempers, Salman is said to have urged both Ranveer and Farhan to take a broader view. The report stated that Bhaijaan also asked both parties to think as one industry and work on another project together once the heat of this debate settles down. He is also believed to be firmly against involving external bodies or allowing the matter to escalate into any form of legal or institutional dispute, preferring it remain a private conversation between those directly involved.

Current status of 'Don 3' dispute

As per the report, both Ranveer and Farhan have taken Salman's counsel seriously and are now exploring ways to communicate directly and resolve the issue without further drama spilling on public platforms. Meanwhile, Salman is said to be supporting Farhan through an uncertain phase of 'Don 3', while simultaneously encouraging Ranveer to channel his energy into new projects following the success of 'Dhurandhar'.

Industry insiders believe Salman's involvement is driven purely by goodwill, his intention being to help both sides move forward without unnecessary strain or lingering conflict, keeping Bollywood's internal matters exactly where he believes they belong: behind closed doors.