It has been announced that Anupam Kher would be the new chief of top film training institute FTII, replacing actor Gajendra Chauhan. In 2015 when Chauhan was appointed it triggered massive student protests.
Kher is a smart decision as the critically acclaimed actor has been part of the film industry for years. He has also been part of the theatre scene in India and acted in brilliant movies like Silver Linings Playbook. Anupam Kher had acted as the head of the censor board and the National School of Drama.
Anupam Kher’s wife, Kirron Kher said, “He will be a very good chairman. He has the credentials for this. I am very happy…thank you, Modi Ji, thank you, Smriti Irani, for this.”
Social media is flooded with congratulatory messages for the actor.
Students went on strikes for months and refused to attend classes unless Chauhan was removed. Although, Chauhan knew he lacked the credentials to head the institute he refused to resign.
Chauhan was quoted saying, “I am not sacked, my term ended in March.”
