Centre reconstitutes CBFC: Preity Zinta, Suniel Shetty, Pankaj Tripathi among 18 members | Full list here
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: On September 16, 2026, the Indian government announced the reconstitution of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The new board, effective immediately, will serve for three years or until further orders. It comprises 18 members, including actors Preity Zinta, Suniel Shetty, Pankaj Tripathi, director Priyadarshan, and actress Rupali Ganguly, reflecting a mix of industry and regulatory figures. This move aims to refresh the board’s composition and oversight of film certification.
Covered by 6 outlets across the spectrum: 0% left, 67% center, 33% right.
Who is covering this story
- Center (4): Bollywood Hungama, Filmfare, Free Press Journal, Mint
- Right-leaning (2): Deccan Chronicle, Times Now
Sources
- BREAKING: Government of India reconstitutes CBFC; Suniel Shetty, Preity Zinta, Priyadarshan, Pankaj Tripathi among 18 members — Bollywood Hungama (center)
- New Delhi: Preity Zinta In Centre’s Reconstituted CBFC — Deccan Chronicle (right-leaning)
- Preity Zinta Suniel Shetty Pankaj Tripathi and More Become Members of CBFC — Filmfare (center)
- CBFC Reconstituted After 6 Years; Preity Zinta, Pankaj Tripathi, Suniel Shetty Among New Members — Free Press Journal (center)
- Centre reconstitutes CBFC: Preity Zinta, Suniel Shetty, Pankaj Tripathi among 18 members | Full list here — Mint (center)
- Suniel Shetty, Preity Zinta, Rupali Ganguly In 18-Member Board As Govt Reconstitutes CBFC — Times Now (right-leaning)