Acclaimed filmmaker Shekhar Kapur has been appointed as 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 announced Kapur’s appointment today. 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."
Happy to inform that renowned international film personality #ShekharKapur has been appointed as the President of FTII Society & Chairman of Governing Council of FTII.@narendramodi @shekharkapur pic.twitter.com/lARfoDW4b9
— Prakash Javadekar (@PrakashJavdekar) September 29, 2020
Mr Kapur, who has a vast experience, will add more value to the Institute. I am sure everybody will welcome his appointment.
— Prakash Javadekar (@PrakashJavdekar) September 29, 2020
Kapur is a household name who has directed stellar films like Masoom, Mr India, Bandit Queen, Elizabeth etc. He also received Padma Shri in 2000 and has worked in several shows and films as an actor. His last appearance as actor was in Vishwaroopam 2 in 2018.
(Source: Twitter)
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