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Vivek Agnihotri Defends Wife Pallavi Joshi's Identity
17 Sep
Summary
- Pallavi Joshi appointed to CBFC, sparking debate.
- Vivek Agnihotri criticizes how his wife was identified.
- New 18-member CBFC panel includes Preity Zinta and Pankaj Tripathi.
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has been reconstituted with an 18-member panel, effective September 16. Among the new appointees is actress Pallavi Joshi, whose inclusion led to a public discourse after a news outlet described her as "the wife of outgoing board member and filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri." This framing drew sharp criticism from Agnihotri himself.
On X, Vivek Agnihotri passionately defended his wife's independent professional identity. He highlighted her four National Awards and extensive acting and production career, stating she was a recognized television star long before many journalists were born. Agnihotri argued that defining Joshi by her marital status undermines her decades of work and reflects a patriarchal journalistic lens.
The newly formed CBFC board, operating for three years or until further notice, includes prominent figures from the entertainment industry. Notable members alongside Pallavi Joshi are Preity Zinta, Pankaj Tripathi, Suniel Shetty, Prosenjit Chatterjee, Priyadarshan, and Ricky Kej. This reconstitution replaces the previous board, whose members had served beyond their initial term.
