Government Reconstitutes Central Board of Film Certification

The Government of India has reconstituted the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) with immediate effect for a period of three years or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

The reconstitution has been carried out by the Central Government in exercise of the powers conferred under sub-section (1) of Section 3 of the Cinematograph Act, 1952, read with Rule 3 of the Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024.

The reconstituted Central Board of Film Certification comprises the following 18 members: Vinod Anupam,,,Manoj Joshi,,,Abhishek Jain,,, Ricky Kej,,, Priyadarshan,, Suniel Shetty,,,Hansraj Hans,,,,Ms. Supriya Yarlagadda,,, Yatindra Mishra,,,Ms. Roopali Ganguly,,,Ms. Preity Zinta,,, Neela Madhab Panda,,,Pankaj Tripathi,,,Prosenjit Chatterjee,,,Ms. Pallavi Joshi,,,,Ms. Nishigandha Wad,,,Waman Kendre and Ramesh Patange.(UPDATED ON 16TH SEPTEMBER 2026)