Anupam Kher as new FTII chairman trends on Twitter
New Delhi: Indian cinema’s one of the most revered actors Anupam Kher has been appointed as the new chairperson of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII). The veteran actor has replaced the controversial chairman Gajendra Chauhan, whose appointment created a ruckus with students protesting against it.
As soon as Anupam Kher’s appointment was announced, Twitter saw a flood of reactions from various personalities. In fact, Kher too tweeted about his new role as the chairperson of the esteemed film school. Anupam Kher also became one of the top trends on the micro-blogging site
I feel deeply humbled & honoured to be apportioned as the Chairman of iconic #FTII. I will perform my duties to the best of my abilities.ЁЯЩП
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) October 11, 2017
Congratulations my dear @AnupamPkher for becoming FTII Chairman ! Know you will do a great job !
— Kirron Kher (Modi Ka Parivar) (@KirronKherBJP) October 11, 2017
https://twitter.com/ashokepandit/status/918042049504579584
Excellent change. @AnupamPkher finally replaces Gajendra Chauhan or whatever his name is as FTII Chairman. Finally, the Govt is listening to us!
— Pritish Nandy (@PritishNandy) October 11, 2017
Heartiest congratulations to @Anupamkher sir for being appointed as the Chairman of FTII ЁЯЩП
— Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) October 11, 2017
He was awarded Padma Shri in 2004 and Padma Bhushan in 2016. Anupam’s wife Kiran Kher is a BJP MP from Chandigarh.
Anupam has worked in more than 500 films and theater play. He has also been associated with many international films. His international film ‘Bend It Like Beckham’ was nominated for the Golden Globe in 2002. Anupam has won five Best Actor Filmfare awards for a comic role. Anupam Kher, who is a student of the National School of Drama, is also the chairman of the Actors Prepares Institute. Anupam Kher, born in the Kashmiri family, debuted in Bollywood in 1982.
