Acclaimed filmmaker Shekhar Kapur, known for films like 'Bandit Queen', 'Elizabeth', 'Masoom' and 'Mr India', has been appointed the new President of Film and Television Institute of India Society (FTII Society) and the Chairman of FTII Governing Council. The ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Tuesday announced Kapur’s appointment.

Shekhar Kapur's tenure will be till March 3, 2023.

Information and Broadcasting minister Prakash Javadekar also tweeted about the appointment. He wrote, "Happy to inform that renowned international film personality #ShekharKapur has been appointed as the President of FTII Society &amp; Chairman of Governing Council of FTII."

Kapur, whose family came to India after the partition, burst out on the Indian film scene after his successful family drama, Masoom, in 1983, but his nation-wide fame came with Mr India (1987). The film was noticed for its futuristic approach and a different style of filmmaking. Also, this was a brave stance on making a sci-fi film in Hindi.

His international acclaim came with 1994 film 'Bandit Queen', which was based on the life of Phoolan Devi. 'Elizabeth' (1998), a biographical drama, established him as a filmmaker of international repute.

Acclaimed filmmaker Shekhar Kapur, known for films like 'Bandit Queen', 'Elizabeth', 'Masoom' and 'Mr India', has been appointed the new President of Film and Television Institute of India Society (FTII Society) and the Chairman of FTII Governing Council.

Acclaimed filmmaker Shekhar Kapur, known for films like 'Bandit Queen', 'Elizabeth', 'Masoom' and 'Mr India', has been appointed the new President of Film and Television Institute of India Society (FTII Society) and the Chairman of FTII Governing Council. The ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Tuesday announced Kapur’s appointment. Shekhar Kapur's tenure will be till March 3, 2023. Information and Broadcasting minister Prakash Javadekar also tweeted about the appointment. He wrote, "Happy to inform that renowned international film personality #ShekharKapur has been appointed as the President of FTII Society & Chairman of Governing Council of FTII." Kapur, whose family came to India after the partition, burst out on the Indian film scene after his successful family drama, Masoom, in 1983, but his nation-wide fame came with Mr India (1987). The film was noticed for its futuristic approach and a different style of filmmaking. Also, this was a brave stance on making a sci-fi film in Hindi. His international acclaim came with 1994 film 'Bandit Queen', which was based on the life of Phoolan Devi. 'Elizabeth' (1998), a biographical drama, established him as a filmmaker of international repute.

Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur named FTII governing council chairman

Producer-director Brijendra Pal Singh was appointed as the new president of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) and chairman of the institute's governing council by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Thursday.

Singh, best known as the producer-director of popular TV series 'CID', is currently vice-chairman of the FTII governing council. He succeeds veteran actor Anupam Kher, who had stepped down as the chairman in October citing "international commitments".&nbsp;

"The tenure of Singh, who succeeds Anupam Kher, will be for the remaining period of a block of three years starting from March 3, 2017, as per the provisions of FTII rules," an FTII release said.

The FTII functions as an autonomous body under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

Singh is an alumnus of the FTII (1970-73 batch), who specialised in film cinematography.

The Singh-helmed crime drama recently completed a record 21 years of unbroken run on Sony TV.

In 2004, Singh made it to the Limca Book of Records for taking a single continuous shot of 111 minutes to mark the completion of six years of 'CID'.

FTII Director Bhupendra Kainthola said Singh, as a former chairperson of the FTII academic council and current vice-chairman of the governing council, was fully conversant with all issues of the institute.

"It is his vision that launched FTII's countrywide film education outreach initiative SKIFT (Skilling India in Film and Television) in May 2017, which saw nearly 120 short courses conducted in over 24 cities and towns across India, touching nearly 5,000 learners so far.

"FTII looks forward to his guidance and support in the times to come," Kainthola said.&nbsp;

Producer-director Brijendra Pal Singh was appointed as the new president of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) and chairman of the institute's governing council by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Thursday.

Producer-director Brijendra Pal Singh was appointed as the new president of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) and chairman of the institute's governing council by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Thursday. Singh, best known as the producer-director of popular TV series 'CID', is currently vice-chairman of the FTII governing council. He succeeds veteran actor Anupam Kher, who had stepped down as the chairman in October citing "international commitments". "The tenure of Singh, who succeeds Anupam Kher, will be for the remaining period of a block of three years starting from March 3, 2017, as per the provisions of FTII rules," an FTII release said. The FTII functions as an autonomous body under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Singh is an alumnus of the FTII (1970-73 batch), who specialised in film cinematography. The Singh-helmed crime drama recently completed a record 21 years of unbroken run on Sony TV. In 2004, Singh made it to the Limca Book of Records for taking a single continuous shot of 111 minutes to mark the completion of six years of 'CID'. FTII Director Bhupendra Kainthola said Singh, as a former chairperson of the FTII academic council and current vice-chairman of the governing council, was fully conversant with all issues of the institute. "It is his vision that launched FTII's countrywide film education outreach initiative SKIFT (Skilling India in Film and Television) in May 2017, which saw nearly 120 short courses conducted in over 24 cities and towns across India, touching nearly 5,000 learners so far. "FTII looks forward to his guidance and support in the times to come," Kainthola said.

'CID' maker B P Singh new FTII chairman

Veteran actor Anupam Kher has been appointed as the new chairman of Pune-based Film and Television Institute of India (FTII).

He replaces actor Gajendra Chauhan whose appointment as chairman had created a furore in the institute two years ago.

&quot;I will go with a clear mind and do as much work as I can. I am looking forward to it,&quot;&nbsp;newly-appointed chairman&nbsp;Anupam Kher said.

Gajendra Chauhan&#39;s tenure as chairman of the institute had expired in March. The government decided not&nbsp;to give him an extension instead Kher was seen as a more acceptable face to head the film institute.&nbsp;

&quot;Anupam Kher has been appointed as FTII chairman, I hope he works well. My good wishes are with him,&quot; outgoing chairman&nbsp;Gajendra Chauhan said.

A notification regarding Kher&#39;s appointment has been issued, FTII officials said.

Anupam Kher replaces Gajendra Chauhan whose appointment had created a furore in the institute two years ago

Veteran actor Anupam Kher has been appointed as the new chairman of Pune-based Film and Television Institute of India (FTII). He replaces actor Gajendra Chauhan whose appointment as chairman had created a furore in the institute two years ago. "I will go with a clear mind and do as much work as I can. I am looking forward to it," newly-appointed chairman Anupam Kher said. Gajendra Chauhan's tenure as chairman of the institute had expired in March. The government decided not to give him an extension instead Kher was seen as a more acceptable face to head the film institute. "Anupam Kher has been appointed as FTII chairman, I hope he works well. My good wishes are with him," outgoing chairman Gajendra Chauhan said. A notification regarding Kher's appointment has been issued, FTII officials said.

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