Pahlaj Nihalani

Pahlaj Nihalani is the current Chairperson of Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) or 'The Censor Board' (CB) in India. He was a film producer. He was also the President of the Association of Pictures and TV Programme Producers for 29 years until he resigned in 2009.

Nihalani produced his first film in 1982 named Haathkadi. His second film was Aandhi-Toofan in 1985. His third film Ilzaam in 1986, is notable for being actor Govinda's debut. His film, Aag Hi Aag in 1987, also served as the debut for Chunky Pandey. He then went on to produce Gunahon Ka Faisla in 1987, and Paap Ki Duniya in 1988. In 1989, the film Mitti Aur Sona, starring Chunky Pandey and Neelam Kothari.He has also produced films such as Shola Aur Shabnam and Aankhen.

In 2008, he made a cameo appearance in the film Halla Bol. In 2012, he directed his first film, Avatar, starring Govinda. In 2013, he said that he would help debut Govinda's daughter, Tina Ahuja. Before the 2014 general elections, he made a YouTube video called "Har Har Modi, Ghar Ghar Modi", supporting Narendra Modi.

He took the office of the chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) on 19 January 2015. Soon after his aappointment he floated a new set of extremely strict guidelines under which few curse words will not be allowed even in the 'A' category. He also said that depiction of violence against women will be discouraged and it will be ensured that no content which may hurt religious sentiments will be allowed.

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