Ex Prasar Bharati chief Shashi Shekhar Vempati appointed new CBFC chairperson

Former Prasar Bharati chief executive officer Shashi Shekhar Vempati has been appointed as the new chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). Vempati will succeed lyricist and advertising professional Prasoon Joshi, who was recently appointed chairman of Prasar Bharati. The CBFC functions under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) and certifies films for public exhibition in India under the Cinematograph Act. Vempati's appointment is expected to strengthen the functioning of the CBFC.