Govt appoints Shashi Shekhar Vempati as CBFC chairperson for three years

May 6, 2026 4:20 PM

Govt appoints Shashi Shekhar Vempati as CBFC chairperson for three years

The Centre on Wednesday appointed Shashi Shekhar Vempati as the chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification for a period of three years. The appointment was notified by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Wednesday. Vempati will assume office for a three-year term from the date of joining. The post fell vacant after Prasoon Joshi stepped down following his elevation as chairman of Prasar Bharati. According to the Ministry, Vempati brings extensive experience in media, b...

Writer-lyricist Prasoon Joshi appointed chairman of Prasar Bharati

May 3, 2026 1:23 AM

Writer-lyricist Prasoon Joshi appointed chairman of Prasar Bharati

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Saturday appointed Prasoon Joshi as Chairman of Prasar Bharati, India’s public service broadcaster.  A celebrated lyricist, writer and communications expert, Joshi brings with him decades of experience across literature, cinema, advertising and public messaging. Welcoming the appointment, Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw described Joshi as a rare creative force whose work reflects India’s cultural ethos. He expres...