Prasoon Joshi replaces Pahlaj Nihalani as Censor Board Chief
The information and broadcasting ministry on Friday announced the removal of Pahlaj Nihalani as the chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), replacing him with noted adman and lyricist Prasoon Joshi. This marks the end of Mr Nihalani's term, which had its share of controversies as the censor board chief. Mr Nihalani was appointed in 2015 and his term was to end in January.