Anupam Kher resigns as chairman of FTII: Tracing veteran actor's tenure, from initial opposition to quiet exit
6 years, 4 months ago

Anupam Kher resigns as chairman of FTII: Tracing veteran actor's tenure, from initial opposition to quiet exit

Firstpost  

Although in his resignation letter Anupam Kher cites his international acting assignments as the reason, the seeds of this development could have been sown a long time ago. The news of Anupam Kher’s resignation as the Chairman of Film and Television Institute of India brings to mind a small but significant line from one of the most iconic films ever made. In a newspaper report Harishankar Nachimuthu, who headed one of its longest strike in the premier film institute’s history, 139-days, to oppose Gajendra Chauhan’s appointment, said for the students there is no difference between Chauhan and Kher, who is known to be a vocal supporter of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In fact, had destiny not played a trick Kher would have featured as a character called Disco Killer in the cult classic Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro, a film that had many references to FTII and New Indian Cinema; besides the director Kundan Shah, who was from the institute, they named the lead characters after filmmakers Vinod Chopra and Sudhir Mishra, who were Shah’s former FTII colleagues, and featured many institute graduates.

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From the India Today archives (1992) | Anupam Kher: Bollywood's crusader-in-chief
2 weeks, 5 days ago

From the India Today archives (1992) | Anupam Kher: Bollywood's crusader-in-chief

India Today  

All his life has been spent in the pursuit of a single goal, the National Award for Best Actor. Besides, voicing a widespread opinion, Taran Adarsh, editor of industry journal Trade Guide, says that while magazines do not have the right to print trash,’ ‘neither does Kher have the right to slap someone". Instead, thrashing Kher off the stage, he …

CID producer-director Brijendra Pal Singh appointed FTII Chairman following Anupam Kher's resignation
6 years, 3 months ago

CID producer-director Brijendra Pal Singh appointed FTII Chairman following Anupam Kher's resignation

Firstpost  

BP Singh was himself an alumnus of FTII between 1970 to 73. He specialised in film cinematography Almost one-and-half months after Anupam Kher stepped down as the chief of the Film Television Institute of India, Pune, the government on Thursday appointed Brijendra Pal Singh as the new Chairman. In an official release, the government said: “Government nominates BP Singh as …

At FTII Pune, Anupam Kher was without a team; now there is a team without a head
6 years, 4 months ago

At FTII Pune, Anupam Kher was without a team; now there is a team without a head

Hindustan Times  

For more than 11 months during Anupam Kher’s tenure as Film and Television Institute of India society chairman, he was without a team as the government did not nominate other members of the society, which in turn could not constitute the governing council and the academic council. Kher said he wanted to leave with a positive feeling and that he …

After Anupam Kher quits as FTII chief, filmmaker Satish Kaushik elected Vice President
6 years, 4 months ago

After Anupam Kher quits as FTII chief, filmmaker Satish Kaushik elected Vice President

India TV News  

Veteran Bollywood actor Anupam Kher said on Wednesday that he had quit as Chairman of the Film and Television Institute of India here, a year after his appointment, citing his international assignments as the reason. After the decision, the first meeting of the new FTII Society and governing council was held in Mumbai in which actor-filmmaker Satish Kaushik was elected …

Anupam Kher resigns as FTII chairman: Won't have much time because of international assignments
6 years, 4 months ago

Anupam Kher resigns as FTII chairman: Won't have much time because of international assignments

Firstpost  

Anupam Kher has resigned as the Film and Television Institute of India chairman after a year of taking over the position from Gajendra Chauhan. Anupam Kher has resigned as the Film and Television Institute of India chairman after a year of taking over the position from his controversial predecessor, Gajendra Chauhan. But because of my international assignments I won’t have …

Anupam Kher resigns as FTII chairman due to international assignments
6 years, 4 months ago

Anupam Kher resigns as FTII chairman due to international assignments

Hindustan Times  

Veteran actor, Anupam Kher, resigned as chairman of the Film and Television Institute of India on Tuesday, saying his international assignments would keep him away from being “actively involved” in the affairs of the institute. But because of my international assignments I won’t have much time to devote.” Kher’s resignation comes at a time when students were protesting over poor …

FTII alumni Naseeruddin Shah questions Chairman Anupam Kher's absence from premier film institute
6 years, 6 months ago

FTII alumni Naseeruddin Shah questions Chairman Anupam Kher's absence from premier film institute

Firstpost  

Naseeruddin Shah and Anupam Kher are known to be the two of the most respected faces of alternate cinema in Bollywood history. Talking to The Quint, at the India-Bhutan Literary Festival in Thimphu, Shah wondered why Kher was mostly absent from the goings on of The Film and Television Institute of India, in Pune. When asked about what he thought …

Anupam Kher says 'FTII should be taken seriously as it is the future of entertainment'
7 years, 4 months ago

Anupam Kher says 'FTII should be taken seriously as it is the future of entertainment'

Firstpost  

FTII Chairperson Anupam Kher says that the institute is a place which is the future of the entertainment department and should be taken seriously. Newly-appointed Film and Television Institute of India Chairperson Anupam Kher says that the institute is a place which is the future of the entertainment department and should be taken seriously. I think it is an institution …

Anupam Kher says he will not use his position at FTII to promote his school Actor Prepares
7 years, 5 months ago

Anupam Kher says he will not use his position at FTII to promote his school Actor Prepares

Firstpost  

Anupam Kher visited the Film and Television Institute of India unannounced on Monday for the first time after he was appointed as the new chairman. It was a much-awaited day for the newly-appointed chairman of the Film and Television Institute of India, Anupam Kher, when he visited the institute on 16 October for the first time since his appointment. I …

Anupam Kher: If I was in cement business, they wouldn’t have made me FTII chairman
7 years, 5 months ago

Anupam Kher: If I was in cement business, they wouldn’t have made me FTII chairman

Hindustan Times  

Actor Anupam Kher is busy replying to the congratulatory messages that have been pouring in ever since he was declared the newly appointed chairman of the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune, on Wednesday. Actor Anupam Kher has been appointed as the new FTII chairman after Gajendra Chauhan’s term came to an end. I’m as busy in India as …

Anupam Kher on FTII students' open letter: 'I am like their senior; we will sit and talk'
7 years, 5 months ago

Anupam Kher on FTII students' open letter: 'I am like their senior; we will sit and talk'

Firstpost  

The newly appointed chairman of the Film and Television Institute of India and veteran actor Anupam Kher responded to the open letter that was posted by the FTII students after Kher was appointed the chairmanship of the film institute. Kher, who was present at the red carpet on the opening ceremony of the Jio MAMI 19th Mumbai Film Festival, on …

FTII has come to resemble a battleground: Will Anupam Kher's tenure be the same?
7 years, 5 months ago

FTII has come to resemble a battleground: Will Anupam Kher's tenure be the same?

Firstpost  

Anupam Kher is a great choice to head FTII and the irony of him being a graduate of the National School of Drama, the institution because of which FTII decided to shut down its own acting course in 1978 before it was revived in the early 2000s, couldn’t have been scripted better. In fact, following a strike in 2000, Abhijit …

Why Anupam Kher being appointed new FTII chairman is a step in the right direction
7 years, 5 months ago

Why Anupam Kher being appointed new FTII chairman is a step in the right direction

Firstpost  

At a time when Indian cinema is truly coming of age in more ways than one, someone like an Anupam Kher is perhaps a great choice to head the cradle of creativity that nurtured some of the best cinematic talents India has to offer: FTII. Although Anupam Kher never went to FTII, he is a graduate of the equally prestigious …

Anupam Kher wishes to facilitate students than setting agenda like an administrator as new FTII chairman
7 years, 5 months ago

Anupam Kher wishes to facilitate students than setting agenda like an administrator as new FTII chairman

Firstpost  

Anupam Kher, before taking the reins of FTII, has also been the Chairperson of National School of Drama and Chairman of CBFC in the past. Mumbai: Anupam Kher, the newly appointed Chairman of the Pune-based Film and Television Institute, says he will work towards sharing his experience with students rather than setting agendas as an administrator. In an interview to …

Gajendra Chauhan: I haven't been replaced as FTII chairman, my tenure ended in March
7 years, 5 months ago

Gajendra Chauhan: I haven't been replaced as FTII chairman, my tenure ended in March

India Today  

"My tenure at the FTII ended on March 3, 2017. I congratulate him, give him my good wishes and I'm sure he will do well, and do good work," says former Chairman of the Film and Television Institute of India, Gajendra Chauhan, while speaking exclusively to India Today. If you remember, Gajendra Chauhan, his appointment as the Chief of FTII …

Anupam Kher is new FTII chairman; students say actor's appointment could lead to conflict of interest
7 years, 5 months ago

Anupam Kher is new FTII chairman; students say actor's appointment could lead to conflict of interest

Firstpost  

In 2015, the students of the prestigious Film and Television Institute of Indian launched a 139-day strike to protest the appointment of the new chairman, Gajendra Chauhan. Chauhan’s controversial tenure ended in March 2017, and on Wednesday, 11 October, it was announced that veteran actor Anupam Kher would succeed him to the FTII chairman’s post. Students that Firstpost reached out …

Gajendra Chauhan on Anupam Kher as the new FTII chairman: No doubt he is the right choice
7 years, 5 months ago

Gajendra Chauhan on Anupam Kher as the new FTII chairman: No doubt he is the right choice

Hindustan Times  

Actor Anupam Kher has been appointed as the new chairman of the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune and as soon as the news broke, wishes and congratulatory messages started pouring in for the senior actor on twitter. Former chairman Gajendra Chauhan feels that to head FTII, one needs to be a good administrator. Meanwhile, HT spoke to former …

Anupam Kher appointed as FTII chairman: Predecessor Gajendra Chauhan weighs in
7 years, 5 months ago

Anupam Kher appointed as FTII chairman: Predecessor Gajendra Chauhan weighs in

Firstpost  

FTII needs a good administrator, more than a good actor, former Chairman Gajendra Chauhan said in reaction to veteran actor Anupam Kher’s appointment New Delhi: The Film and Television Institute of India needs a good administrator, more than a good actor, its former Chairman Gajendra Chauhan said in reaction to veteran actor Anupam Kher’s appointment to the post on 11 …

Anupam Kher appointed chairman of FTII; Twitterati greet 'excellent change', congratulate actor
7 years, 5 months ago

Anupam Kher appointed chairman of FTII; Twitterati greet 'excellent change', congratulate actor

Firstpost  

Anupam Kher has replaced Gajendra Chauhan as the chairman of Film and Television Institute of India. Anupam Kher has replaced Gajendra Chauhan as the chairman of the Film and Television Institute of India. — Pritish Nandy October 11, 2017 Congratulations Shri @AnupamPkher ji, for being appointed as @FTIIOfficial chairman. https://t.co/Ftz6nXrT1z — Riteish Deshmukh October 11, 2017 Heartiest congratulations to @Anupamkher …

Anupam Kher replaces Gajendra Chauhan as FTII chairman
7 years, 5 months ago

Anupam Kher replaces Gajendra Chauhan as FTII chairman

India TV News  

Anupam Kher, an actor with a repertoire of over 500 movies including international projects, was on Wednesday named Chairman of the prestigious Film and Television Institute of India in Pune. Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar tweeted: "Heartiest congratulations to Anupam Kher for being appointed as the Chairman of FTII." Actor Kabir Bedi said Anupam "would do wonders" in his new role. The …

Anupam Kher is new FTII chairman; replaces Gajendra Chauhan as head of prestigious institute
7 years, 5 months ago

Anupam Kher is new FTII chairman; replaces Gajendra Chauhan as head of prestigious institute

Firstpost  

Anupam Kher is the new FTII chairman, reports Times Now. Veteran actor Anupam Kher is new Film and Television Institute of India Chairman pic.twitter.com/NQaM7A0hd5 — TIMES NOW October 11, 2017 He succeeds controversial chairman Gajendra Chauhan, who stepped down in March this year. On critics describing him as a Modi ‘chamcha’ Kher said, “I am better off being called a …

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