The Government of India, through a notification issued by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting dated May 6, 2026, has appointed Shri Shashi Shekhar Vempati as the Chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). He shall hold office for a period of three years from the date of joining.

Mr. Vempati was Prasar Bharati CEO from 2017 to 2022, following which he served in various capacities at the University Grants Commission, television ratings agency BARC, and the Department of Science and Technology. 

More recently, he has been running AI4India, a forum that has held discussions on fostering a domestic AI ecosystem. He is also on the board of BharatGen, an IIT Bombay-incubated initiative that is working on Indic language-focused AI models.

Consequent upon the elevation of Shri Prasoon Joshi as Chairman of Prasar Bharati, he has stepped down from the position of Chairperson, Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), leading to the present appointment.

Shri Shashi Shekhar Vempati brings with him extensive experience in media, broadcasting, and public communication. His appointment is expected to further strengthen the functioning of the CBFC.