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Odisha Filmmaker Nila Madhab Panda Appointed to Reconstituted CBFC Board
✍️ Pragativadi
🗓 17 Sep 2026, 06:46 AM
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Veteran filmmaker Nila Madhab Panda from Odisha has been named a member of the newly reconstituted Central Board of Film Certification, according to Pragativadi.
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting announced that Nila Madhab Panda, a noted director and producer from Odisha, has been selected to serve on the reconstituted Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The appointment comes as part of a broader effort to revamp the board’s composition and strengthen its oversight of film content across India.
Panda, whose films have earned national and international recognition for their social themes, will join other members tasked with reviewing and certifying movies before public release. His inclusion is expected to bring a creative perspective to the board’s deliberations.
The reconstituted board is slated to begin its work shortly, focusing on ensuring that film certification aligns with contemporary cultural sensibilities while upholding legal standards. No further details on the tenure or additional members were disclosed at the time of the announcement.
Industry observers note that Panda’s presence could influence the board’s approach to content that deals with social issues, given his track record of tackling such subjects in his work.
The decision was reported by the regional daily Pragativadi, confirming the official nature of the appointment.
Panda, whose films have earned national and international recognition for their social themes, will join other members tasked with reviewing and certifying movies before public release. His inclusion is expected to bring a creative perspective to the board’s deliberations.
The reconstituted board is slated to begin its work shortly, focusing on ensuring that film certification aligns with contemporary cultural sensibilities while upholding legal standards. No further details on the tenure or additional members were disclosed at the time of the announcement.
Industry observers note that Panda’s presence could influence the board’s approach to content that deals with social issues, given his track record of tackling such subjects in his work.
The decision was reported by the regional daily Pragativadi, confirming the official nature of the appointment.