Ranveer Singh Meets Declan Rice in Budapest Amid Ongoing Don 3 Controversy

By Aditya Nagar | May 30, 2026

Ranveer Singh meets Declan Rice: There has been a lot of talk about Ranveer Singh and his rumored disagreement with Farhan Akhtar over Don 3, especially after the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) advised others not to work with him.

Still, Ranveer seems unfazed and has been spending time in Budapest with Arsenal footballer Declan Rice.

Ranveer Singh Meets Declan Rice: Shares Picture on Instagram

On Friday, Ranveer shared on Instagram how he is spending his time while the controversy continues.

He posted a cheerful Instagram Story with Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice, sharing a candid photo that looked like it was taken during a late-night meet-up.

Ranveer wore a pastel-printed shirt, blush-pink trousers, and tinted sunglasses.

Ranveer Singh Meets Declan Rice, Shares Smiling Click with Heart Emoji

Wearing a black T-shirt and pajamas, Declan kept things simple.

The two smiled together for the camera, with Ranveer adding the caption, “About last night,” and a red-and-white heart emoji.

He also added the song ‘Tere Jaisa Yaar Kahan, Kahan Aisa Yaarana’ in the background.

Ranveer Singh Budapest Visit: Meet Fans, Poses For a Selfie with Couple

Ranveer Singh Latest News: Ranveer also met some fans in Budapest. He happily posed for a selfie with a couple who spotted him, and they later shared their excitement and photos on Instagram.

Other details about Ranveer’s trip are still unknown. Regarding the Don 3 dispute, Khan starred in Farhan’s Don (2006) and Don 2 (2011). In 2023, it was announced that Ranveer would lead Don 3.

Ranveer Singh Don 3 Controversy: Ranveer Exits Don 3; Farhan Denies Hrithik Replacement Rumors

Ranveer Singh Latest Update: Reports of a dispute between Ranveer, Farhan, and Ritesh Sidhwani of Excel Entertainment surfaced in December 2025, when Ranveer reportedly left the film after the success of his movie Dhurandhar with Aditya Dhar.

Last month, Farhan contacted FWICE, saying Ranveer's exit cost him Rs 45 crore. There were also rumors that Farhan would replace Ranveer with Hrithik Roshan, but Farhan later denied this.

FWICE Action Against Ranveer Singh: Actor Won’t Cooperate on Don 3, Spokesperson Says

Farhan Akhtar Don 3 Dispute: On Monday, FWICE issued a directive asking Ranveer not to cooperate, following Farhan Akhtar's contact in April about the Don 3 dispute.

Ranveer’s spokesperson issued a statement on his behalf, saying, “Ranveer Singh holds the highest regard for the film fraternity and everyone connected with the Don franchise.

Choosing discretion amid Don 3 developments, Ranveer prefers to handle matters with maturity and respect. His spokesperson stated he has no further comments.

Little-Known Facts About Declan Rice

Declan Rice is a familiar name to football fans everywhere, not just to our own supporters who are excited to see him in our red and white.
Many people have watched his journey with West Ham United and England.
Declan wore the number 41 shirt at the London Stadium, and decided to keep the same number. So, what made him stick with 41?
He says that 41 was first given to him by the Hammers' kitman when he was in the academy.
Declan has grown attached to the number and now sees it as important for his game. Keeping 41 in north London shows his positive attitude and loyalty.
Declan first played with Bukayo Saka in the 2020 UEFA Nations League match against Belgium.
In January 2019, Declan scored his first standout goal, a key moment in his career.
In the 2019/20 season, Declan became only the fourth player aged 21 or under to play every Premier League minute, reaching 3,420 minutes.
His consistency showed again when he made 50 consecutive appearances across all competitions in the 2021/22 and 2022/23 seasons.
Last season, Declan had an outstanding Premier League campaign.
He led the league in possession won and interceptions, was second in carries, and finished in the top 10 for total tackles.
Declan made history once again this season by helping West Ham win the Europa Conference League.
At 24, he became the youngest player to captain an English team to victory in a major UEFA competition since Bobby Moore led the Hammers in the 1965 Cup Winners' Cup final.
Declan is now the 20th player to have played for both West Ham and Arsenal in the Premier League since 1992.
At home, Declan has shown off his football shirt collection, including an Arsenal wall with framed shirts signed by Wright, Wilshere, Aubameyang, and David Luiz.
His collection includes match-worn jerseys from opponents, kits he has been given, and some he bought himself.
One of the latest additions came when he swapped shirts with Martin Odegaard in the London Stadium tunnel in April and got it signed by our captain.
Declan has earned plenty of personal awards. He won an end-of-season prize in six of his seven seasons at West Ham, including three Young Player of the Year awards from 2017 to 2019 and three Player of the Year awards in the following four seasons, including the last two.
UEFA also recently recognised Declan, naming him Europa Conference League Player of the Season for 2022/23.
He was included in the competition's Team of the Season, after being named in the Europa League Team of the Season the year before.
Declan has plenty of hobbies outside football. He especially enjoys playing golf in his free time, and he also has a dartboard and a pool table at home.
He is also a sneakerhead and boasts a large collection of footwear, enjoys walking his dogs and playing computer games, and sticks to the same pre-match meal of sea bass and rice regardless of what time the kick-off may be.