Shashi Shekhar Vempati Appointed CBFC Chairman for Three Years
Who is Shashi Shekhar Vempati: The Central Government has appointed Shashi Shekhar Vempati as the new chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification. Let's find out who he is and what are his specialties?
The Central Government on Wednesday selected Shashi Shekhar Vempati as the chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). According to an official statement released by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, he will hold the post for a tenure of three years. The CBFC certifies films.
Vempati is going to replace the existing chairperson, Prasoon Joshi, who is now heading Prasar Bharati. It was following the resignation of Joshi that the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting approached Vempati.
With Vempati's appointment as the chairman of the CBFC, people are curious to know who he is. Vempati is a well-known figure in media and broadcasting. He previously served as the CEO of Prasar Bharati. Under his leadership, Doordarshan and All India Radio underwent numerous changes, modernizing them. He also made significant changes to Rajya Sabha TV and Niti Digital.
