Pahlaj Nihalani sacked as CBFC Chairman, Prasoon Joshi replaces
He has been replaced by noted lyricist Prasoon Joshi.
Nihalani, who was appointed CBFC Chairman in January, 2015, had a controversial run and had been in fights with filmmakers over the cuts he wanted in their films.
He also drew flak by calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi his "action hero", making public his political leaning.
His recent spats with directors involved makers of films like "Lipstick Under My Burqa" which explores female sexuality.
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