The Government of India, via a notification from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting dated May 6, 2026, has appointed Shri Shashi Shekhar Vempati as the Chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). Shri Vempati will hold this office for a tenure of three years, effective from his date of joining.
The vacancy arose following the resignation of the previous Chairperson, Shri Prasoon Joshi, who stepped down after being elevated to the position of Chairman of Prasar Bharati. Shri Vempati brings extensive expertise in media, broadcasting, and public communication to the role, with his appointment intended to strengthen the functioning of the CBFC.
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* **Post Date:** May 6, 2026 (3:16 PM)
* **Issuing Authority:** PIB Delhi / Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
* **Release ID:** 2258356
* **Contacts/Authors:** Mahesh Kumar / Aparajita Priyadarshini
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Key Entities Referenced
Shashi Shekhar Vempati: Appointed as the Chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for a tenure of three years.
Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC): The statutory body under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting for which a new Chairperson has been appointed.
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting: The primary government ministry responsible for the appointment of the CBFC Chairperson and oversight of media and broadcasting.
Prasoon Joshi: The outgoing Chairperson of the CBFC who stepped down to assume the role of Chairman of Prasar Bharati.
Prasar Bharati: India's largest public broadcasting agency where the former CBFC Chairperson was recently elevated to the position of Chairman.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Shri Shashi Shekhar Vempati Appointed as
Chairperson of Central Board of Film
Certification (CBFC)
Posted On: 06 MAY 2026 3:16PM by PIB Delhi
The Government of India, through a notification issued by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
dated May 6, 2026, has appointed Shri Shashi Shekhar Vempati as the Chairperson of the Central Board of
Film Certification (CBFC). He shall hold office for a period of three years from the date of joining.
Consequent upon the elevation of Shri Prasoon Joshi as Chairman of Prasar Bharati, he has stepped down
from the position of Chairperson, Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), leading to the present
appointment.
Shri Shashi Shekhar Vempati brings with him extensive experience in media, broadcasting, and public
communication. His appointment is expected to further strengthen the functioning of the CBFC.
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Mahesh Kumar/ Aparajita Priyadarshini
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