Prasoon Joshi Appointed Chairman of Prasar Bharati

Key facts

• The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting announced the appointment of lyricist and writer Prasoon Joshi as the Chairman of the Prasar Bharati Board on 3 May 2026.
• Prasoon Joshi has served as the Chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) since 2017 and is a trustee of the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA).
• He previously held senior leadership roles in the advertising sector, including Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of McCann World Group India and Chairman of McCann World Group Asia Pacific.
• Prasar Bharati is India's public service broadcaster established under the Prasar Bharati Act of 1990 and comprises All India Radio (AIR) and Doordarshan (DD).
• The broadcaster has launched the Waves Over-The-Top (OTT) platform to expand its free-to-air digital service offerings in the spirit of public broadcasting.