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9 SourcesNew Delhi, India
thebalanced.newsShashi Shekhar Vempati Appointed Chairperson of Central Board of Film Certification
Shashi Shekhar Vempati, former CEO of Prasar Bharati and IIT Bombay alumnus, has been appointed chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for a three-year term. He succeeds Prasoon Joshi, who served as CBFC chairperson for over eight years before becoming chairman of Prasar Bharati. Vempati is also co-founder of AI4India Org and has extensive experience in media, broadcasting, and technology. The CBFC regulates film certification under the Cinematograph Act, 1952, with headquarters in Mumbai and nine regional offices across India.
Political Bias
1%98%1%
Sentiment
63%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 9 sources
● Left 1%● Center 98%● Right 1%
The articles predominantly present official government announcements and biographical details without partisan framing. Coverage includes perspectives from government sources and highlights Vempati's professional background. There is no evident political bias, as the focus remains on administrative appointments and institutional roles, reflecting a neutral, informational tone.
Sentiment — Neutral (63/100)
The overall sentiment across the articles is neutral to positive, emphasizing Vempati's qualifications and experience. The tone is factual and respectful, noting his achievements and the transition from Prasoon Joshi without criticism or controversy. The coverage conveys a constructive outlook on the leadership change within the CBFC.
How 9 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.
| Source | Their headline | Bias | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|
| republicworld | Former Prasar Bharati CEO Shashi Shekhar Vempati Appointed as CBFC Chairperson | Center | Positive |
| economictimes | Shashi Shekhar Vempati appointed new CBFC chairperson | Center | Neutral |
| news18 | Centre Names Former Prasar Bharati CEO Shashi Shekhar Vempati As CBFC Chairman | Center | Neutral |
| thetribune | Shashi Shekhar Vempati appointed new CBFC chairperson - The Tribune | Center | Neutral |
| hindustantimes | Ex Prasar Bharati chief Shashi Shekhar Vempati appointed new CBFC chairperson | Center | Neutral |
| mint | Who is Shashi Shekhar Vempati, the new CBFC chairperson? From IIT to former Prasar Bharti CEO Today News | Center | Neutral |
| freepressjournal | Who Is Shashi Shekhar Vempati? Everything You Need To Know About New CBFC Chairperson | Center | Neutral |
| businessstandard | Centre appoints Shashi Shekhar Vempati as new chairperson of CBFC | Center | Neutral |
| news18 | Shashi Shekhar Vempati appointed new CBFC chairperson | Center | Neutral |
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 6 May, 09:37 am. Other outlets followed.
- 1news186 May, 09:37 amShashi Shekhar Vempati appointed new CBFC chairperson
- 2businessstandard6 May, 09:48 amCentre appoints Shashi Shekhar Vempati as new chairperson of CBFC
- 3freepressjournal6 May, 10:49 amWho Is Shashi Shekhar Vempati? Everything You Need To Know About New CBFC Chairperson
- 4mint6 May, 10:55 amWho is Shashi Shekhar Vempati, the new CBFC chairperson? From IIT to former Prasar Bharti CEO Today News
- 5hindustantimes6 May, 11:00 amEx Prasar Bharati chief Shashi Shekhar Vempati appointed new CBFC chairperson
- 6thetribune6 May, 11:16 amShashi Shekhar Vempati appointed new CBFC chairperson - The Tribune
- 7news186 May, 11:23 amCentre Names Former Prasar Bharati CEO Shashi Shekhar Vempati As CBFC Chairman
- 8economictimes6 May, 12:02 pmShashi Shekhar Vempati appointed new CBFC chairperson
- 9republicworld6 May, 12:14 pmFormer Prasar Bharati CEO Shashi Shekhar Vempati Appointed as CBFC Chairperson
Lens Score breakdown
34/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap100%
Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.
Who's involved
Institutions and figures named across source coverage.
Government
Ministry of Information and BroadcastingCentral Board of Film CertificationPrasar Bharati
Story context
- Category
- Politics
- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Sources analysed
- 9
- Last analysed
- 6 May 2026
- Key entities
- Prasar BharatiCentral Board of Film CertificationChief executive officerIndiaPrasoon JoshiIIT BombayGovernment of IndiaMumbaiHyderabadBangaloreKolkataCuttack
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