Renowned filmmaker Shekhar Kapur has been appointed as the new President of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) Society and the chairman of its governing council. ANI confirmed this piece of news stating that the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has announced Kapur’s new roles in the FTII. The institute’s director Bhupendra Kainthola has said that the filmmaker’s tenure will reportedly continue till 3rd March 2023. Numerous people poured their best wishes to the newly appointed President of FTII.

Kangana Ranaut being one of the well wishers, sent her congratulatory wishes to Shekhar Kapur through a note on her Twitter handle. The Queen actress wrote, “Amazing news, congratulations sir, hope to see you in many such roles we need your guidance.” The filmmaker who is recognized for the masterpieces like Bandit Queen, Mr. India, The Four Feathers, New York, I Love You, and others, responded to her tweet and thanked her for the same. He wrote, “Thank you, Kangana .. so much to do, such an honor, yet such a responsibility.”
Here’s the tweet:

For the uninitiated, the 72-year old filmmaker has also acted in a few movies apart from directing and producing films. He played a pivotal role in the popular 90s TV show Udaan co-starring Kavita Chaudhary. Kapur has also played significant roles in movies like Drishti, Nazar, Vishwaroopam, and others. Shekhar Kapur was also honoured with the prestigious Padma Shri award in 2000. Apart from that, he has also won numerous national and international awards in the course of his career.

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