Fri. Mar 29th, 2024
Shekhar Kapur

Looking to become an actor, director, or aspiring to work in the Film industry, is a lot of people’s fantasy. The path looks tough, but those who wish to walk it, walk it. In India, there is no other place to hone your craft as a young aspiring artist, then the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII). The prestigious institution provides the base for several filmmakers and actors, to forge their path ahead.

Based in the city of Pune, the institute has now appointed a new chairman in its governing council. Renowned filmmaker, Shekhar Kapur is the man, who is selected to take command.

An official statement, from the institute, read :

“Ministry of Information and Broadcasting today announced Shekhar Kapur as the new President of FTII Society and Chairman of FTII Governing Council. His tenure will be till March 3, 2023.”

He is replacing television producer, BP Singh from the post. Singh’s time had ended in March, but the COVID situation led to his extension. In 2018, Singh had got the job, after the then chairman, actor Anupam Kher had resigned. Kher had resigned owing to International shooting commitments.

With Kapur’s appointment, The FTII students body released a statement, saying :

“There has been a constant attack on public educational institutions in the country with continuous fees hikes and curbing of student voices of dissent and representation. We hope Shekhar Kapur, a noted filmmaker, will carry forward the vision of the institution and take it forward. We strongly urge him to take note of the ongoing fee hike issues and curbing of students’ voices in the Academic Council.”

FTII society has 24 members in total. While 12 are ex-officio members, 12 are from the field of art and culture.

Shekhar Kapur has directed films like Masoom, Mr. India, Elizabeth, and Bandit Queen.

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