Anupam Kher is the new FTII chairman. Anupam Kher is the new FTII chairman. Versatile actor Anupam Kher has been appointed as Chairman of Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) in Pune and will succeed Gajendra Chauhan whose tenure ended earlier this year. Although Kher has strong connections with BJP, he was a vocal critic of government’s appointment of his predecessor Gajendra Chauhan. Related: Before Anupam Kher takes the chair, here’s a timeline of Gajendra Chauhan’s FTII tenureRohit Kumar, General Secretary, FTII Students’ Body said that the students’ body will come up with an official response by the evening.

Source: Indian Express October 11, 2017 09:09 UTC