CBFC Reconstituted With Shashi Shekhar Vempati as Chairperson
Why in the news
The Centre has reconstituted the Central Board of Film Certification, the body that certifies films for public exhibition. Shashi Shekhar Vempati leads the new 18-member panel.
Key facts
- Chairperson: Shashi Shekhar Vempati.
- Size and tenure: 18 members for three years, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
- Legal basis: Section 3(1) of the Cinematograph Act, 1952, read with Rule 3 of the Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024.
- Free Press Journal reported the order as effective from 16 September 2026.
- The last formal reconstitution was in August 2017; only two earlier members, Waman Kendre and Ramesh Patange, were retained.
Notable members
| Field | Members |
|---|---|
| Actors | Preity Zinta, Suniel Shetty, Pankaj Tripathi, Pallavi Joshi |
| Music | Ricky Kej, Hans Raj Hans |
| Filmmakers | Priyadarshan, Abhishek Jain, Nila Madhab Panda |
About the CBFC
The CBFC certifies films under the Cinematograph Act, 1952.
Exam angle
- Remember the name Shashi Shekhar Vempati as the new chair.
- The key law is the Cinematograph Act, 1952.
- Tenure pattern: three years or until further orders.