Prasoon Joshi appointed Prasar Bharati chairman; govt bets on 'fresh creative voice'

Prasar Bharati has a new chairman, Prasoon Joshi, who will assume charge on May 4. Joshi, a communications expert and lyricist, has served as the chairperson for the Central Board of Film Certification since August 2017. The Union ministry of information and broadcasting appointed him, with the Union minister hailing the move as enabling "renewed energy" and "a fresh creative voice" for the broadcasting agency. Joshi has contributions spanning multiple fields, including literature, advertising, cinema, and public communication.