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

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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 National School of Drama ; his appointment can be seen as a ‘homecoming’ of sorts. This feeling might have to do with the fact that Kher was a part in spirit, and in the parlance of the Hindi film industry, the ‘struggle’ of the same golden generation of India’s finest actors – Naseeruddin Shah, Om Puri, Shabana Azmi, Smita Patil, Tom Alter, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Pankaj Kapur, Satish Shah, Satish Kaushik, etc. 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 numerous references to FTII and New Indian Cinema; besides the director Kundan Shah, who was from the institute, the lead characters were named after filmmakers Vinod Chopra and Sudhir Mishra, who were Shah’s former FTII colleagues, and featured many institute graduates.

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Anupam Kher on his win at OTTPlay Awards 2025: I am doing my best work in the last five-six years
1 day ago

Anupam Kher on his win at OTTPlay Awards 2025: I am doing my best work in the last five-six years

Hindustan Times  

Actor Anupam Kher was in his element at the OTTPlay Awards 2025, in partnership with HT City, held in Mumbai. Anupam Kher receives his award "You had to choose people with different hairstyles to give me an award," he said as everyone burst into laughter, "I just want to let these gentlemen know- there are only two kinds of men. …

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 …

Anupam Kher joins Prabhas, Hanu Raghavapudi’s upcoming film
1 month, 1 week ago

Anupam Kher joins Prabhas, Hanu Raghavapudi’s upcoming film

The Hindu  

Bollywood veteran Anupam Kher has joined the cast of Prabhas and Hanu Raghavapudi’s upcoming film. “ANNOUNCEMENT: Delighted to announce my 544th untitled film with the #Bahubali of #IndianCinema, the one and only #Prabhas! The upcoming film, as per the makers, is a historical fiction set in the 1940s. Besides Kher, veteran actors Mithun Chakraborty and Jaya Prada will feature in …

Anupam Kher brings out actor in OYO’s Ritesh Agarwal - ‘Anybody can act…’
1 month, 1 week ago

Anupam Kher brings out actor in OYO’s Ritesh Agarwal - ‘Anybody can act…’

Live Mint  

Bollywood actor Anupam Kher shared a video on the social media platform X on Wednesday, February 12 featuring OYO's Chief Executive Officer Ritesh Agarwal and said he believes anybody can act. The Bollywood veteran highlighted the fun of practising an acting exercise with the OYO CEO and appreciated Agarwal's composure, his performance, and how he was “cool” about learning the …

I am a success story of my failures, says Anupam Kher
1 month, 2 weeks ago

I am a success story of my failures, says Anupam Kher

Hindustan Times  

Veteran actor Anupam Kher’s journey is the ultimate underdog story. Watch The Impossible Show with Ritesh Agarwal In the latest episode of The Impossible Show by Hindustan Times, Kher sits down with another small-town success story - Ritesh Agarwal, CEO of OYO. Unlike many actors who rely on external expressions, Kher’s approach is rooted in method acting, drawing from personal …

Anupam Kher: Satish Kaushik would say Kangana is a fabulous director | Exclusive
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Anupam Kher: Satish Kaushik would say Kangana is a fabulous director | Exclusive

India Today  

Anupam Kher shared the screen with his close friend, actor Satish Kaushik, in Kangana Ranaut's directorial, Emergency. In an exclusive interview with India Today Digital, Anupam Kher expressed how he missed his close friend while watching the film. Kher shared that Satish Kaushik really liked Kangana Rananut as a director. Anupam Kher played the role of Jaya Prakash Narayan, while …

Watch: Anupam Kher shares million-dollar lesson taught by his father about failure
4 months ago

Watch: Anupam Kher shares million-dollar lesson taught by his father about failure

India Today  

Actor Anupam Kher, at the 50th International Film Festival of India in Goa, shared an inspiring story from his young days. I remember I had given my 10th standard exams, and was promoted to the 11th standard because at that time, the school would not wait for the results and if you didn't qualify later, they would transfer you back …

500 Films Later, Anupam Kher Still Believes 'The Greatest Role Is Always the Next One'
6 months ago

500 Films Later, Anupam Kher Still Believes 'The Greatest Role Is Always the Next One'

News 18  

Anupam Kher is gearing up for his upcoming rom-com Metro In Dino which will hit theatres on November 29. Ahead of the release of the Anurag Basu directorial, the actor said that the “greatest role is always the next one”. Read| Anupam Kher Shares Major Update About His Directorial Venture Tanvi The Great Hailing from the picturesque hills of Shimla, …

Anupam Kher would've ‘loved to win National Award for my acting too’, calls it one of his best performances
1 year, 6 months ago

Anupam Kher would've ‘loved to win National Award for my acting too’, calls it one of his best performances

Hindustan Times  

Actor Anupam Kher is happy that the The Kashmir Files won the National Award and he says the win is extra special because it was recognised as the Best Feature Film on National Integration. Actor Anupam Kher is delighted and proud that his film The Kashmir Files won a National Award for Best Film on National Integration. Thanking the jury …

Anupam Kher Shares First Look As Rabindranath Tagore; Swastika Mukherjee Slams It: ‘No One Should…’
1 year, 8 months ago

Anupam Kher Shares First Look As Rabindranath Tagore; Swastika Mukherjee Slams It: ‘No One Should…’

News 18  

Anupam Kher recently announced that he would be portraying Rabindranath Tagore in his upcoming film. Leave the man alone.— Swastika Mukherjee July 9, 2023 Earlier, last week, Anupam Kher took to his Instagram handle to share that he will be essaying the role of Rabindranath Tagore in his 538th film. Jald hi is film ki adhik jankaari apke sath sanjha …

Anupam Kher: Today, Indian cinema is not dependent on a certain kind of hero
1 year, 11 months ago

Anupam Kher: Today, Indian cinema is not dependent on a certain kind of hero

Hindustan Times  

534 films, let that sink in. That’s the number Anupam Kher has touched in his career, and he recently announced his 535th film, a Kannada project titled Ghost with Ravi Teja. Actor Anupam Kher has signed his 535th film. Today, Indian cinema is not dependent on a certain kind of hero. I will never say ‘bahaut kaam kar liya, ab …

Anupam Kher To Make His Sandalwood Debut With MG Srinivas’ Ghost? What We Know
2 years, 1 month ago

Anupam Kher To Make His Sandalwood Debut With MG Srinivas’ Ghost? What We Know

News 18  

Bollywood actor Anupam Kher has proven his versatility in the cine world. According to reports, Anupam Kher has joined hands with ace director MG Srinivas for an upcoming pan-Indian flick, titled Ghost. Elaborating on the same, Srinivas added that the Special 26 actor will be seen in a crucial role in Ghost, which would indirectly pave the way for the …

Anupam Kher reacts to IFFI jury head who called The Kashmir Files ‘propaganda’
2 years, 3 months ago

Anupam Kher reacts to IFFI jury head who called The Kashmir Files ‘propaganda’

Hindustan Times  

Panaji : Actor Anupam Kher, who played a key role in The Kashmir Files took a swipe at IFFI Jury Head Nadav Lapid for calling the film "propaganda, vulgar" at the festival's closing ceremony on Monday. Referring to Lapid's remarks, Anupam Kher tweeted, "No matter how high the height of the lie is. He attached pictures from The Kashmir Files …

Anupam Kher on meeting Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma: 'Their warmth was beautifully infectious'
2 years, 4 months ago

Anupam Kher on meeting Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma: 'Their warmth was beautifully infectious'

Firstpost  

In the selfie, clicked by Virat, all three of them can be seen flashing their million-dollar smile at the camera. Since the release of his latest film, we have been hooked to Anupam Kher’s social media timeline, where the actor has been continuously posting audiences’ responses towards the movie. This after the veteran star dropped a picture of himself with …

Anupam Kher lauds Kangana Ranaut as director, says she 'whispers suggestions in my ear'
2 years, 6 months ago

Anupam Kher lauds Kangana Ranaut as director, says she 'whispers suggestions in my ear'

India TV News  

One of the most versatile actors in Bollywood, Anupam Kher will be seen in Kangana Ranaut's directorial venture, 'Emergency'. In a media interview, Anupam Kher shared his experience working with Kangana as a director, “I recently did a schedule with Kangana and she’s a brilliant director. Replying to this, Kangana took to Instagram and shared, "Always so kind and gracious.” …

Anupam Kher on massive success of The Kashmir Files: We had given up hope about cinema
3 years ago

Anupam Kher on massive success of The Kashmir Files: We had given up hope about cinema

Hindustan Times  

His latest film, The Kashmir Files, has surprised one and all. We had given up hope about it, and saying ‘teen ghante ki film ahi honi chahiye, this is not a song and dance film, this was not publicized fully’… it’s a small triumph. My philosophy ‘kuch bhi ho sakta hai’ is again underlined.” Kher asserts that the success of …

Anupam Kher describes Robert De Niro 'Godfather of acting' in heratfelt birthday wish
3 years, 7 months ago

Anupam Kher describes Robert De Niro 'Godfather of acting' in heratfelt birthday wish

India TV News  

Veteran Bollywood actor Anupam Kher heaped praise on Hollywood star Robert De Niro on his 78th birthday and described him as 'Godfather of acting'. He said, "Acting has no syllabus, that's why people come up with best performances even at the age of 80 or later. On the work front, Kher features as an anchor in the recently released documentary …

I enjoy every bit of this profession: Gashmeer Mahajani
3 years, 8 months ago

I enjoy every bit of this profession: Gashmeer Mahajani

Hindustan Times  

Actor Gashmeer Mahajani, last seen playing lead in OTT series Shrikant Bashir, says he always wanted to be an actor. ”My first Hindi break came with a film, followed by Dongari Ka Raja and the TV show Anjaan along with Ashutosh Gowariker’s Panipat. Hopefully it will be made and if ‘thoda bhi delay hoga to mei khud hi produce karne …

Anupam Kher says goodbye to Anil Kapoor, Satish Kaushik and Mumbai after 8 months of lockdown
4 years, 5 months ago

Anupam Kher says goodbye to Anil Kapoor, Satish Kaushik and Mumbai after 8 months of lockdown

India Today  

Anupam Kher took to his Instagram handle to write a farewell note to his dear friends from the Hindi film industry, Anil Kapoor and Satish Kaushik. ANUPAM’S HEARTFELT NOTE FOR ANIL KAPOOR AND SATISH KAUSHIK Anupam thanked Anil and Satish for their love, warmth, care and random, stupid conversations. #Film #PassionAndPaseenaFilms.” ANUPAM KHER’S 45 YEAR LONG FRIENDSHIP WITH SATISH KAUSHIK …

Anupam Kher shares advice he got when he was sleeping on a railway platform, says film industry is filled with great people
4 years, 9 months ago

Anupam Kher shares advice he got when he was sleeping on a railway platform, says film industry is filled with great people

Hindustan Times  

Actor Anupam Kher, who worked with Sushant Singh Rajput in MS Dhoni: The Untold Story, has urged newcomers in the film industry to not give up on their dreams. Anupam Kher and Sushant Singh Rajput worked in MS Dhoni: The Untold Story. “There has been a debate raging in the media, about what led to Sushant Singh Rajput taking his …

Anupam Kher: Of course I will work with Naseeruddin Shah again. Kuch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai
4 years, 9 months ago

Anupam Kher: Of course I will work with Naseeruddin Shah again. Kuch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai

India Today  

It was on June 3, 1981, that a man landed up in Mumbai chasing his dreams. "It is a coincidence, and a pleasant one at that, that 39 years later, I'm launching my website on the very same day," says Anupam Kher, just a day before the grand launch. Kher will even tell you repeatedly, with almost a childlike excitement, …

Anupam Kher spreads smiles amid lockdown, says ‘Through my video, I wanted to focus on how Irrfan and Rishi Kapoor made so many people happy’
4 years, 10 months ago

Anupam Kher spreads smiles amid lockdown, says ‘Through my video, I wanted to focus on how Irrfan and Rishi Kapoor made so many people happy’

Hindustan Times  

Actor Anupam Kher is perhaps among the busiest Bollywood actors today, despite the lockdown and no shoots allowed. TRIBUTE TO IRRFAN AND RISHI KAPOOR Kher shared another part under his series, dedicated to late actors Irrfan and Rishi Kapoor, who passed away lat week after battling cancer. That is why he decided to focus on the fact how both Irrfan …

‘A gentleman’: Ex-Guv Swaraj Kaushal wades into Naseeruddin Shah vs Anupam Kher
5 years, 2 months ago

‘A gentleman’: Ex-Guv Swaraj Kaushal wades into Naseeruddin Shah vs Anupam Kher

Hindustan Times  

Actor Naseeruddin Shah’s remarks against fellow actor Anupam Kher has generated a lot of buzz. Naseeruddin Shah had criticised his ‘A Wednesday’ co-star Anupam Kher. When Anupam speaks his pain on being declared homeless in his own country, it is ‘psychophancy’,” Kaushal said in one of the tweets. Naseerunddin Shah recently opened up about the ongoing protests in the country …

Anupam Kher meets Robert De Niro in NYC: Jai Ho to him and his passion for cinema
5 years, 4 months ago

Anupam Kher meets Robert De Niro in NYC: Jai Ho to him and his passion for cinema

India Today  

Veteran Bollywood actor Anupam Kher is overwhelmed as he recently met his long-time friend and Hollywood star Robert De Niro at an event in Manhattan, New York. The 64-year-old star who has shared the screen with the legendary actor in Silver Linings Playbook in 2012 took to social media to share the snap of them along with a heartwarming message. …

Aap Ki Adalat: On Anupam Kher's 66th birthday, watch him speak about his journey in showbiz
5 years, 8 months ago

Aap Ki Adalat: On Anupam Kher's 66th birthday, watch him speak about his journey in showbiz

India TV News  

Veteran Bollywood actor Anupam Kher graced India TV's Aap Ki Adalat and left his fans entertained with his bunch of hilarious stories and a storehouse of his experience. "I am better off being a chamcha of Modi, than a pail of somebody else, said Anupam Kher when quizzed about his views on politics by India TV's Editor-in-chief Rajat Sharma in …

Anupam Kher on showing a judge's dilemma in One Day, and why his autobiography is celebration of his failures
5 years, 8 months ago

Anupam Kher on showing a judge's dilemma in One Day, and why his autobiography is celebration of his failures

Firstpost  

Anupam Kher has been trying to run away from tags like “thespian”, “legend” and so on. Marking this “interval”, as he likes to call it, is the release of Kher’s autobiography Lessons Life Taught Me Unknowingly that he announced a couple of weeks ago on social media. It’s the power of the written word I guess.” In talking about his …

Girish Karnad passes away: Satish Shah credits playwright for his, Naseeruddin Shah and Om Puri's acting careers
5 years, 9 months ago

Girish Karnad passes away: Satish Shah credits playwright for his, Naseeruddin Shah and Om Puri's acting careers

Firstpost  

Girish Karnad served as the director of the Film and Television Institute of India from 1974 to 1975 Girish Karnad ’s death brought a sense of shock among the theatre and film fraternity on Monday as the veteran succumbed to a prolonged illness at his Bengaluru residence. On his demise, actor Satish Shah wrote a heartwarming message about Karnad, thanking …

Will never retire from films: Anupam Kher
5 years, 10 months ago

Will never retire from films: Anupam Kher

India TV News  

In a career spanning 35 years, Anupam Kher has seen several highs and lows but the actor says he will continue giving his all to films and retirement is nowhere in sight. But I won't retire from work even in the next 50 years," the actor told reporters. The actor said once he is done with his international commitment, he …

Happy Birthday Anupam Kher: 5 films of the versatile actor that define his acting prowess
6 years ago

Happy Birthday Anupam Kher: 5 films of the versatile actor that define his acting prowess

India TV News  

In a career spanning over three decades, Anupam Kher has marvellously done over 500 films and while that is a rare feat and Bollywood is nothing short on best wishes as the actor turns a year older today. May it be a comic role, a serious role or a role of a villain, if any actor in Bollywood can nail …

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 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 …

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 …

Anupam Kher on playing a doctor in New Amsterdam, navigating Hollywood, and merits of TV over Netflix
6 years, 4 months ago

Anupam Kher on playing a doctor in New Amsterdam, navigating Hollywood, and merits of TV over Netflix

Firstpost  

Anupam Kher is currently in the US, shooting for NBC medical drama New Amsterdam, in which he plays Dr Vijay Kapoor. This is not the first time the veteran actor is playing a doctor, as he notably appeared as one in David O Russell’s romantic comedy Silver Linings Playbook and Brett Rattner’s 2000 film The Family Man. Later, my character …

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 …

On sidelines of IIFA, Anupam Kher reflects on over 500 film-strong career
6 years, 9 months ago

On sidelines of IIFA, Anupam Kher reflects on over 500 film-strong career

Hindustan Times  

He has been in the industry for over three decades and has appeared in over 500 films. Veteran actor Anupam Kher, who started his journey in the north Indian hill town of Shimla and later paved the way for Indian actors internationally, says it is a great achievement for him to showcase his work without a godfather or a film …

Anupam Kher to receive Outstanding Achievement award at IIFA 2018
6 years, 9 months ago

Anupam Kher to receive Outstanding Achievement award at IIFA 2018

Hindustan Times  

Veteran actor Anupam Kher will be given the prestigious Outstanding Achievement honour at the upcoming International Indian Film Academy awards ceremony in Bangkok. Kher said he is grateful for the award and considers the recognition as an encouragement to keep working in the industry for another 34 years of his life. “My 34 years of work has helped me achieve …

Anupam Kher completes 34 years in Bollywood, expresses gratitude to Mahesh Bhatt
6 years, 9 months ago

Anupam Kher completes 34 years in Bollywood, expresses gratitude to Mahesh Bhatt

India TV News  

Veteran Bollywood actor Anupam Kher, who is known for his role in films like A Wednesday, Special 26 and Khosla Ka Ghosla, has completed his 34 years in the film industry today. Saaransh was chosen as India’s official entry for the 1985 Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. The film won Anupam Kher the Filmfare Award for Best Actor. …

Anupam Kher is unarguably India's most successful crossover actor with BAFTA nod, Netflix show, rich filmography
6 years, 10 months ago

Anupam Kher is unarguably India's most successful crossover actor with BAFTA nod, Netflix show, rich filmography

Firstpost  

The role of a schizophrenic patient that Anupam Kher aced in BBC’s TV drama The Boy With The Topknot was shot in freezing conditions of Manchester in a span of just 20 days. While Silver Linings Playbook and The Big Sick ensured that the veteran actor was part of the Oscars ceremony amidst stars like Robert DeNiro and Jennifer Lawrence, …

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 …

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 …

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