Madhavan nominated as FTII president
The Hindu
Congrats to R. Madhavan for being nominated as President of FTII & Chairman of Governing Council. His experience & ethics will bring positive changes & take institute to higher level.
Actor R. Madhavan has been nominated as the president of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII).
“Heartiest congratulations to @ActorMadhavan ji on being nominated as president of @FTIIOfficial and chairman of the governing council. I’m sure that your vast experience & strong ethics will enrich this institute, bring positive changes, & take it to a higher level. My best wishes to you,” said Information & Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur in a post on X on Friday.
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