- R Madhavan has been named as the chairman of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune.
- In addition to the post of Chairman, Madhavan will also serve as the Chairman of the Governing Council of FTII.
- Madhavan’s nomination follows the national recognition his film ‘Rocketry: The Nambi Effect’ received.
Film and Television Institute of India (FTII)
- It is a film school affiliated with the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, and is supported by the Central Government.
- FTII is located in Pune and was established in 1960 with the objective of training individuals for careers in the film and television industry.
- The institute has a distinguished alumni base consisting of technicians, actors, and directors who have made significant contributions to the film and television sector.