Pahlaj Nihalani to be replaced as CBFC Chief?

Pahlaj Nihalani is reportedly set to be replaced as CBFC Chief after a two and a half year tenure.

According to Times Of India, Nihalani has called for a meeting on 28th July in Thiruvananthapuram, where he might be asked to leave. Filmmaker Prakash Jha and TV Producer/actor, Chandraprakash Diwedi are favourites to bag the lead role.

Nihalani was quoted on NDTV saying, “So far, I have not heard any such plans from the government. I am sure my well-wishers are holding their breath. But they can exhale for now. As far as being asked to relinquish my post as the CBFC chairperson is concerned, I leave the decision entirely to the government.”

Recently, Nihalani had announced a ban on superstars consuming alcohol and drugs on screen as warning messages before a film’s start did not do much.

He was cited in Times Of India saying, “Merely putting a ticker warning at some remote corner of the screen whenever there is smoking or drinking shown, is not enough anymore. We feel the superstars who are followed by millions and who set an example in societal behavior must not be shown drinking or smoking on screen unless the provocation for doing so is really strong.”