New Chairperson of Central Board of Film Certification

Shri Prasoon Joshi appointed Chairperson of Central Board of Film Certification

Question: Who has been recently appointed as new Chairperson of Central Board of Film Certification?
(a) Shyam Benegal
(b) Sharad Joshi
(c) Prasoon Joshi
(d) Anupam Kher
Answer-(c)
Related facts:

  • On August 11, 2017, Prasoon Joshi, an Indian lyricist, screenwriter and poet was appointed as new chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification by the Central Government.
  • His appointment is for a period of three years or until further orders.
  • Mr. Joshi has replaced Pahlaj Nihalani on this post.
  • Listed below are the new members of the board appointed for a period of three years or until further orders.
  • Ms. Gautami Tadimalla
  • Shri Narendra Kohli
  • Shri Naresh Chandra Lal
  • Shri Neil Herbert Nongkynrih
  • Shri Vivek Agnihotri
  • Shri Waman Kendre
  • Ms. Vidya Balan
  • Shri T.S. Nagabharana
  • Shri Ramesh Patange
  • Ms. Vani Tripati Tikoo
  • Ms. Jeevitha Rajasekhar
  • Shri Mihir Bhuta
  • Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) is a statutory body under Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
  • It regulates the public exhibition of films under the provisions of the Cinematograph Act 1952.
  • Films can be publicly exhibited in India only after being certified by the Central Board of Film Certification.

Reference:
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=169926
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=169928
https://www.cbfcindia.gov.in/main/