Pahlaj Nihalani appointed new Censor Board chairperson

Sambad English Bureau Published On : Jan 19, 2015 at 7:57 PM

New Delhi, Jan 19:

Producer Pahlaj Nihalani has been appointed the new chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), the ministry of information and broadcasting announced Monday.

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“The Central Government is pleased to appoint Pahlaj Nihalani as Chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification in an honorary capacity from Jan 19, 2015 for a period of three years or until further orders, whichever is earlier,” read a statement.

Nihalani has produced films like “Shola Aur Shabnam” and “Andaz” in the past.

CBFC is a statutory body under the ministry of information and broadcasting. It regulates the public exhibition of films under the provisions of the Cinematograph Act 1952. IANS