Anupam Kher as new FTII chairman trends on Twitter

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New Delhi: Indian cinema's one of the most revered actors Anupam Kher has been appointed as the new chairperson of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII). The veteran actor has replaced the controversial chairman Gajendra Chauhan, whose appointment created a ruckus with students protesting against it.

As soon as Anupam Kher's appointment was announced, Twitter saw a flood of reactions from various personalities. In fact, Kher too tweeted about his new role as the chairperson of the esteemed film school. Anupam Kher also became one of the top trends on the micro-blogging site. 

I feel deeply humbled & honoured to be apportioned as the Chairman of iconic #FTII. I will perform my duties to the best of my abilities. — Anupam Kher (@AnupamPkher) October 11, 2017

Congratulations my dear @AnupamPkher for becoming FTII Chairman ! Know you will do a great job ! — Kirron Kher (@KirronKherBJP) October 11, 2017

Congratulations @AnupamPkher Sahab for taking over as the #Chairman of FTII. Thank U @smritiirani ji for this great decision.

— Ashoke Pandit (@ashokepandit) October 11, 2017

Excellent change. @AnupamPkher finally replaces Gajendra Chauhan or whatever his name is as FTII Chairman. Finally, the Govt is listening to us! — Pritish Nandy (@PritishNandy) October 11, 2017

Heartiest congratulations to @Anupamkher sir for being appointed as the Chairman of FTII  — Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) October 11, 2017

The 62-year-old thespian has acted in over 500 movies and is a well-known name in theatre too. He has also held the post of chairman of the Central Board of Film Certification and the National School of Drama in India.