The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has appointed Shashi Shekhar Vempati as the new Chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). As per the official notification issued on May 6, 2026, Vempati will serve a three-year term from the date he assumes office. The appointment comes after Prasoon Joshi stepped down from the role following his elevation as Chairman of Prasar Bharati.
Vempati is widely known for his tenure as CEO of Prasar Bharati, where he played a key role in driving digital transformation initiatives across India’s public broadcasting ecosystem. The government said his experience in media, broadcasting and public communication is expected to strengthen the functioning of the CBFC going forward.
The leadership change comes at a time when the CBFC continues to remain central to conversations around content regulation, censorship, OTT oversight and evolving film certification standards in India.
