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Prasoon Joshi, celebrated lyricist, appointed Prasar Bharati's chairman

India | May 02, 2026, 11:59 PM IST

Prasoon Joshi has served as the Central Board of Film Certification's (CBFC) chairperson till August 2017. He now takes over as Prasar Bharati's chairman. Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw congratulated Joshi for his role.

Vishal reacts to I&B Ministry 'prompt' action against CBFC; says 'has to be nipped in the bud'

Entertainment | Sep 29, 2023, 10:54 PM IST

I&B MInistry on Friday took cognizance of the corruption charges levelled by actor Vishal against CBFC's Mumbai office and said that the government has zero tolerance for corruption and strictest action will be taken against anyone found involved.

Former Censor Board chief Pahlaj Nihalani backs Vishal, takes a dig at Prasoon Joshi

Entertainment | Sep 29, 2023, 10:15 PM IST

Earlier, Mark Antony actor Vishal levelled serious corruption charges against the CBFC's Mumbai office and informed that he paid his hard earned money for corruption.

'Uttarakhand Gaurav Samman': Five distinguished people to be awarded including Ajit Doval on Nov 9

India | Nov 06, 2022, 11:50 PM IST

Uttarakhand: Making the announcement about the award, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami hailed all five recipients of the award.

Prasoon Joshi honoured with 'Film Personality of the Year' award at 52nd IFFI

Celebrities | Nov 28, 2021, 08:24 PM IST

Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and actress Madhuri Dixit presented the 'Film Personality of the Year' award to the renowned lyricist and creative writer.

IFFI 2021: Diversity in talent will lead to diversity in cinema, says Prasoon Joshi

Celebrities | Nov 21, 2021, 03:22 PM IST

During the event, Prasoon Joshi, the chairman of Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), also emphasised on the need to make appropriate films for children.

Hema Malini, Prasoon Joshi to be honoured with 'Indian Film Personality of the Year' award at IFFI

Celebrities | Nov 18, 2021, 04:59 PM IST

Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Anurag Thakur on Thursday (November 18) announced that film personalities Hema Malini and Prasoon Joshi will be honoured with 'Indian Film Personality of the Year' award at IFFI.

Prasoon Joshi reacts after Amitabh Bachchan credits him for poem

Celebrities | May 13, 2021, 04:45 PM IST

Prasoon Joshi has reacted after veteran Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan rectified his error and credited Joshi for the poem which he had recited on social media.

Pandit Rajan Mishra passes away: Lata Mangeshkar, Prasoon Joshi and others pay tribute

Celebrities | Apr 26, 2021, 03:32 PM IST

The world of music is mourning the death of Pandit Rajan Mishra, who passed away in Delhi on Sunday. Classical singer Rajan Mishra of the Rajan and Sajan Mishra duo breathed his last at the Capital's St Stephen Hospital due to Covid-related complications. He was 70.

CBFC chairperson Prasoon Joshi says Government measures on social media, OTT to provide clarity

Entertainment | Feb 25, 2021, 11:18 PM IST

Prasoon Joshi, Chairperson of Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), on Thursday reacted positively to the government's decision to impose stringent guidelines on social media and over-the-top (OTT) platforms.

Prasoon Joshi backs Kangana Ranaut on Bollywood drug row

Prasoon Joshi backs Kangana on Bollywood drug row:She is telling her truth, shouldn’t be trivialised

Celebrities | Oct 03, 2020, 01:39 PM IST

CBFC Chairman Prasoon Joshi recently came out in support of Kangana Ranaut in the ongoing Bollywood drug row. According to him, Kangana is telling her truth and it should not be trivialised.

Prasoon Joshi calls out ‘Rasbhari’ for being irresponsible, Swara Bhasker defends show

Celebrities | Jun 27, 2020, 09:12 AM IST

Censor board chief Prasoon Joshi on Friday expressed his displeasure over certain sequences from actor Swara Bhasker’s latest web series “Rasbhari”, asserting that content creators need to be more responsible.

Prasoon Joshi ‘saddened’ by 'irresponsible' content of web series ‘Rasbhari’

Entertainment | Jun 26, 2020, 06:08 PM IST

Rasbhari, co-created and produced by Applause Entertainment and Tanveer Bookwala, started streaming on Amazon Prime Video on Thursday. In response to Joshi’s criticism, Bookwala said the lyricist had probably missed the subtext of the scene.

Rishiji and Irrfan went pretty young: Prasoon Joshi

Celebrities | May 05, 2020, 07:27 AM IST

"It is sad that they went pretty young -- I mean Irrfan has gone really young, and Rishiji, in today's time, also went pretty young," said Prasoon Joshi, who added that "even the grief is suffering" referencing to not being able to to pay his last respects to the late stars amid the ongoing COVID-19 lockdown.

Masakali 2.0 row: Who will protect sanctity of original music and poetry, asks Prasoon Joshi

Entertainment | Apr 09, 2020, 05:51 PM IST

Original Masakali composer AR Rahman also reacted to the new version of his 2009 song. Taking a dig at it Rahman said that he didn't use any short cuts to create the song.

Prasoon Joshi pens poem in support of COVID-19 lockdown

Celebrities | Mar 26, 2020, 02:08 PM IST

His composition evocatively tries expressing the fact that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for all to stay indoors over 21 days is essential to battle the unprecedented threat that looms large all over the world, by way of the COVID-19 pandemic. Titled "Haan Ghar Mein Rahega Desh", Joshi's poem urges all Indians to maintan resilience and to never lose belief and confidence.

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