The Narendra Modi government, which has been facing criticism and students strike over appointment of Gajendra Chauhan as the chairperson of FTII’s governing body, on Friday appointed actor Satish Sha
The Narendra Modi government, which has been facing criticism and students strike over appointment of Gajendra Chauhan as the chairperson of FTII’s governing body, on Friday appointed actor Satish Shah and film journalist Bhawana Somaaya as members of the FTII society.
Brijendra Pal Singh has been nominated as member of FTII Society in the category of “alumni of FTII.” “In partial modification of this ministry’s order dated June 9, 2015, and in continuation of order dated August 13, 2015, Mr Satish Shah and Ms Bhawana Somaaya are hereby nominated as members of FTII Society in the category of “persons of eminence connected with Films and Television Education, Journalism, Literature, Fine Arts, Dramatics, Performing Arts, etc”. Mr Brijendra Pal Singh is nominated as member of FTII Society in the category of “alumni of FTII,” a I&B ministry directive stated.
Over the past few months, the FTII has been emroiled in a controversy as Film and Television Institute of India Students Association went on strike, boycotting classes and other academic activity from June 12 to demand removal of Chauhan, claiming he lacked “credentials, vision and academic excellence” to head the premier institution. However, the government has proposed massive infrastructure investment in the institute.
