Shashi Shekhar Vempati appointed new CBFC chairperson after Prasoon Joshi move

Published on 6 May 2026

Prasoon Joshi’s next role change sets the tone

Shashi Shekhar Vempati has been appointed chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification. The new leadership comes after Prasoon Joshi moved on to become head of Prasar Bharati. Vempati’s appointment signals a fresh phase for film certification decisions as the CBFC and its review processes remain central to India’s entertainment regulation.

Shashi Shekhar Vempati named CBFC chairperson
He takes over after Prasoon Joshi heads Prasar Bharati
The change could impact future film certification directions
CBFC leadership shuffle marks a new regulatory era

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Shashi Shekhar Vempati appointed new CBFC chairperson after Prasoon Joshi move

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