Anupam Kher resigns as FTII chairman
New Delhi, Oct 31(IBNS): Actor Anupam Kher on Wednesday resigned as the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) chairman and he has stated international commitments as the reason behind taking the move.
Kher shared his resignation letter on Twitter. The actor said he will be busy in the US for an international television show for nine months.
Thank you staff, teachers & students of @FTIIOfficial for your support & appreciation during my tenure as chairman. As an individual you can always reach out to me. We have constituted a very learned & capable governing body & academic society who will guide you at their best.ðŸ™
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) October 31, 2018
"The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting has received letter from Shri Anupam Kher, Chairperson, Film & Television Institute of India, Pune in which Shri Kher has intimated his upcoming international shooting commitments. Due to those commitments, Shri Kher has informed that he will not be present in the country for nearly nine months between 2018-19. He feels that it will not be possible for him to discharge his responsibilities as Chairperson, FTII due to his commitments," read a statement issued by the Indian government.
It has been an honour, a privilege & a great learning experience to be the Chairman of the prestigious @FTIIOfficial. But because of my international assignments I won’t have much time to devote at the institute. Hence decided to send my resignation. Thank you. 🙠@Ra_THORe pic.twitter.com/lglcREeYM2
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) October 31, 2018
Acknowledging Kher’s pre-occupations and requirement of time that the post demands, the Ministry has accepted his resignation.
Information & Broadcasting Minister, Col Rajyavardhan Rathore thanked Anupam Kher for steering FTII with such acumen and empathy.
His stature, erudition and goodwill among the film fraternity contributed to the standing of the Institute.
The Minister wished Shri Anupam Kher the best in all his future endeavours and expressed delight about him representing India as a Cultural Ambassador in the international domain.
The Ministry will continue to rely on his experience and advice Rathore added.
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