BREAKING: Government of India Reconstitutes CBFC; Suniel Shetty, Preity Zinta, Priyadarshan, Pankaj Tripathi Among 18 Members
The 18-member panel includes Preity Zinta, Pankaj Tripathi and other film figures, and will serve for three years or until further orders.
- On Wednesday, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting reconstituted the 18-member Central Board of Film Certification , appointing actors Preity Zinta, Pankaj Tripathi, and Suniel Shetty for a three-year term.
- The CBFC was last reconstituted in August 2017 for a three-year term, with members continuing beyond 2020 under provisions allowing them to remain in office until The Government appointed successors.
- Theatre director Waman Kendre and writer Ramesh Patange are the only two members retained from the previous board, while newcomers include Grammy-winning composer Ricky Kej, filmmaker Priyadarshan, and actor Roopali Ganguly.
- Headed by chairperson Shashi Shekhar Vempati, the statutory body is responsible for certifying films for public exhibition in India, a mandatory process for all movies intended for public viewing.
- Recent board discussions in August raised questions regarding the composition of Revising Committees involved in film reviews, marking the first such gathering in six years.
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Using the powers conferred under the Cinematograph Act, the Central Government has reconstituted the Central Board of Film Certification, creating a new 18-member team.
Who Are the 18 Members of Newly-Formed CBFC? | 📰 LatestLY
The Government of India has reconstituted the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) with immediate effect, appointing 18 members from the fields of cinema, television, music, theatre, literature and other cultural spheres. 📰 Who Are the 18 Members of Newly-Formed CBFC?.
Govt Appoints Preity Zinta, Suniel Shetty Among 18 New Censor Board Members-Full List
The Government of India has reconstituted the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) with immediate effect for a period of three years. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting issued the notification on Wednesday, under the Cinematograph Act, 1952 and the Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024. New CBFC Members The reconstituted board has 18 members: Vinod Anupam Manoj Joshi Abhishek Jain Ricky Kej Priyadarshan Suniel Shetty Hansraj …
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The Government of India’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has reconstituted the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). As per an official notification dated September 16, 2026, the reconstituted Board will come into effect immediately and will remain in place for a period of three years or until further orders, whichever is earlier. Bollywood Hungama has learned these members will constitute the Revising Committee of the CBFC.The n…
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