He replaced Gajendra Chauhan, whose tenure began on a controversial note. 

Anupam Kher has been appointed chairman of the Film and Television Institute of India, said information and broadcasting ministry officials.

Kher replaces Gajendra Chauhan, who had a controversial tenure as head of the Pune-based institute.

Chauhan's term ended in March.

A notification regarding Kher's appointment has been issued, officials said.

Photograph: Kind courtesy, Anupam Kher/Twitter