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
