Pahlaj Nihalani
Pahlaj Nihalani is the present Chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification of India.[1] He is a film producer. He was also the President of Association of Motion Pictures and TV Programs Producers for 29 years until 2009.[2] He is known as the producer of the films such as Shola Aur Shabnam and Aankhen.[2][3]
Career
Nihalani produced his first film in 1982, it was Haathkadi. His second film was Aandhi-Toofan in 1985. His next film, Ilzaam in 1986, is notable for being actor Govinda's debut. His film, Aag Hi Aag in 1987, also served as the debut for Chunky Pandey. He then went on to produce Gunahon Ka Faisla in 1987, and Paap Ki Duniya in 1988. In 1989, the film Mitti Aur Sona, starring Chunky Pandey and Neelam Kothari, was considered a box office success. The Shola Aur Shabnam released in 1992, starring Govinda and Divya Bharati, was considered a huge box office hit. In 1993, Aankhen, produced by him, was also a big box office hit.[2]
In 2008, he made a cameo appearance in the film Halla Bol.[4] In 2012, he directed his first film, Avataar, starring Govinda.[5] In 2013, he said that he would help debut Govinda's daughter, Narmada Ahuja.[6] Before the 2014 general elections, he produced the viral campaign called "Har Har Modi, Ghar Ghar Modi", supporting Narendra Modi.[7]
He took the office of the chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) on 19 January 2015.[4]
Personal life
Pahlaj Nihalani is the younger brother of film director Govind Nihalani.[8]
Filmography
As a producer
| Year | Film |
|---|---|
| 1982 | Haathkadi |
| 1985 | Aandhi-Toofan |
| 1986 | Ilzaam |
| 1987 | Aag Hi Aag |
| 1988 | Paap Ki Duniya |
| 1989 | Mitti Aur Sona |
| 1990 | Aag Ka Gola |
| 1991 | First Love Letter |
| 1991 | Ek Aur Faulad |
| 1992 | Shola Aur Shabnam |
| 1993 | Aankhen |
| 1994 | Andaz |
| 1996 | Dil Tera Diwana |
| 1997 | Bhai Bhai |
| 2001 | Uljhan |
| 2003 | Talaash: The Hunt Begins... |
| 2008 | Khushboo |
As a director
| Year | Film |
|---|---|
| Production began in 2012 | Avataar |
References
- ↑ "Pahlaj Nihalani new censor board chief, nine new members appointed". India Today. 19 January 2015. Retrieved 28 January 2015.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Bigger the ‘packet’, more the rating, comments Pahlaj Nihalani on today’s film reviews". Nagpur Today. 28 November 2013. Retrieved 28 January 2015.
- ↑ "Pahlaj Nihalani refused to sell the rights of Aankhen to Rohit Shetty". The Times of India. 14 August 2014. Retrieved 28 January 2015.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Pahlaj Nihalani is the new censor board chief: Lesser known facts about the ‘Shola Aur Shabnam’ director". The Indian Express. 21 January 2015. Retrieved 28 January 2015.
- ↑ "Pahlaj Nihalani turns director with Govinda starrer Avatar". NDTV. 12 March 2012. Retrieved 28 January 2015.
- ↑ "Pahlaj Nihalani to launch Govinda`s daughter Narmada". Zee News. 1 February 2013. Retrieved 28 January 2015.
- ↑ "New Censor Board chief: Was Pahlaj Nihalani rewarded for Har Har Modi?". Hindustan Times. 20 January 2015. Retrieved 28 January 2015.
- ↑ "Pahlaj Nihalani appointed new Censor Board chairperson". The Indian Express. 20 January 2015. Retrieved 28 January 2015.