The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has reconstituted the Central Board of Film Certification, appointing an eighteen‑member board that includes actors Preity Zinta, Suniel Shetty and Pankaj Tripathi. The reconstitution takes effect immediately and the members will serve for three years unless further orders are issued, according to an official notification dated September 16, 2026.
Why it matters
Followers of these actors will see them take on regulatory roles that can influence film certification decisions in India.
Key facts
- The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting reconstituted the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
- The new CBFC board has eighteen members, among them actors Preity Zinta, Suniel Shetty and Pankaj Tripathi.
- The members' tenure is set for three years unless further orders are issued.
- The reconstitution became effective immediately per a notification dated September 16, 2026.
Evidence
Official source, or corroborated across several outlets.
- Government reconstitutes CBFC: Preity Zinta, Roopali Ganguly, Pankaj Tripathi & others jointimesofindia.indiatimes.comprimary(opens in a new tab)
- BREAKING: Government of India reconstitutes CBFC; Suniel Shetty, Preity Zinta, Priyadarshan, Pankaj Tripathi among 18 membersbollywoodhungama.com(opens in a new tab)
- Meet the 18 members of the newly formed CBFC: Preity Zinta, Pankaj Tripathi, Suniel Shetty, others. See full listhindustantimes.com(opens in a new tab)
- Centre reconstitutes CBFC; Preity Zinta, Pankaj Tripathi among 18 membersthehindu.com(opens in a new tab)
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