Central Board of Film Certification reconstituted, Prasoon Joshi appointed Chairperson

New Delhi: In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 3 of the Cinematograph Act, 1952 (37 of 1952) read with rule 3 of the Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 1983, the Central Government has appointed Sh. Prasoon Joshi as Chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification in an honorary capacity from 11th August, 2017 for a period of three years or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

The government has also reconstituted the existing Central Board of Film Certification as follows with immediate effect for a period of three years or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

· 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