New censor board chief Prasoon Joshi hopes to make positive difference
Newly appointed censor board chief Prasoon Joshi on Friday said that he hoped to carry out his responsibilities in a constructive manner.
The government replaced Pahlaj Nihalani, who has hogged headlines for his controversial decisions, with Joshi in a surprise announcement on Friday.
“Good intent is the best beginning. Bearing responsibility and doing my best has been my endeavour. I have believed that right and responsibilities are better served with constructive contribution,” said Joshi after his appointment.
“One hopes to make a positive difference with the guidance and support of respected minds,” he added.
The 45-year-old award winning lyricist will serve as chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for a period of three years or until further orders, the information and broadcasting ministry said in a release.
The government also reconstituted the existing board.
The new members are Vidya Balan, Vivek Agnihotri, Gautami Tadimalla, Narendra Kohli, Naresh Chandra Lal, Neil Herbert Nongkynrih, Waman Kendre, T S Nagabharana, Ramesh Patange, Vani Tripati Tikoo, Jeevitha Rajasekhar and Mihir Bhuta.
Joshi, a two-time National award-winning lyricist, was born in Almora (Uttarakhand). He is best known for writing songs such as ‘Maa’ from Taare Zameen Par, ‘Bolo Na’ from Chittagong and ‘Zinda’ from Bhaag Milkha Bhaag.
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