The Indian government has appointed Shashi Shekhar Vempati as the new chairman of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), taking over from Prasoon Joshi, who led the board for over eight years. Vempati, an alumnus of IIT Bombay, is recognized for his contributions in media and technology and is also a co-founder of AI4India Org, which promotes access to artificial intelligence tools in India. The CBFC, functioning under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, is tasked with certifying films for public exhibition in accordance with The Cinematograph Act, 1952 and related guidelines. The board operates from its headquarters in Mumbai and has nine regional offices across major cities, ensuring that films receive the necessary certification before public release.