Veteran actor Anupam Kher has resigned as Chairman of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII).
a. Paresh Rawal
b. Sharmila Tagore
c. Anupam Kher
d. Hema Malini
- He was appointed as Chairman of FTII in October 2017 and had replaced Gajendra Chauhan.
- With this, Kher became the first chairperson of FTII to resign before completion of his full term.
- He had served as Chairman of FTII for 11 months, which makes his tenure shortest since FTII's formation.
About Anupam Kher:
- During the span of his 35 years acting career, he has appeared in over 500 films and many plays.
- He is best known for his roles in Saaransh, Daddy, Lamhe, Khel, Ram Lakhan, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara and A Wednesday among others.
- He has also acted in international films like Bend It Like Beckham, Bride and Prejudice, Silver Linings Playbook and The Big Sick.
- He is the recipient of Padma Shri (2004) and Padma Bhushan (2016).
About Film and Television Institute of India (FTII):
- FTII is the premier institute in the country that provides training for acting, film making, video editing, direction and production.
- It is an autonomous body under Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
- It was established in 1960 and is registered under Societies' Registration Act of 1860.
- FTII is situated in Pune (Maharashtra) on the premises of erstwhile Prabhat Film Company.
- Since its inception, FTII has become India's premier film and television institute.
- Its alumni have become technicians, actors and directors in the film and television industry.
Question:
Q. Which veteran actor has resigned as Chairman of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII)?a. Paresh Rawal
b. Sharmila Tagore
c. Anupam Kher
d. Hema Malini
