Government reconstitutes Central Board of Film Certification with 18 members
On 16 September 2026, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting notified the reconstitution of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) with 18 members, for three years or until further orders.
Summary
The CBFC was reconstituted under Section 3(1) of the Cinematograph Act, 1952, read with Rule 3 of the Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024. The 18 members include Manoj Joshi, Ricky Kej, Priyadarshan, Suniel Shetty, Hansraj Hans, Preity Zinta, Pankaj Tripathi, Prosenjit Chatterjee, Pallavi Joshi and Waman Kendre. The reconstitution took effect immediately.
Key facts
- Body
- Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC)
- Members
- 18
- Term
- Three years or until further orders
- Legal basis
- Section 3(1), Cinematograph Act, 1952; Rule 3, Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024
- Some members
- Manoj Joshi, Ricky Kej, Priyadarshan, Suniel Shetty, Preity Zinta, Pankaj Tripathi
Practice MCQs 2 questions
How many members does the Central Board of Film Certification have after its reconstitution on 16 September 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 18
The reconstituted CBFC has 18 members.
Under which Act was the CBFC reconstituted in September 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Cinematograph Act, 1952
The CBFC was reconstituted under Section 3(1) of the Cinematograph Act, 1952.