CBFC board members explore generative AI research at IIT Bombay

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), led by Chairman Shashi Shekhar Vempati, held its 150th board meeting on October 23. It was the first meeting of the newly formed CBFC Board since it was set up in September, following a six-year gap.

The meeting was held at the Research Park of IIT Bombay. Board members and CBFC staff from different regional offices took part in discussions. Those who attended in person included actors Pankaj Tripathi and Roopali Ganguly, filmmaker Priyadarshan, actor Nishigandha Wad, producer Supriya Yarlagadda, poet Yatindra Mishra, filmmaker Nila Madhab Panda, and theatre personality Waman Kendre.

Chairman Vempati said on the social media platform X that board members saw the latest research at IIT Bombay on generative artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality, and other technologies that create immersive experiences. He wrote, “CBFC Board Members got a first hand experience of cutting edge research in Generative AI, Virtual Reality and other immersive technologies being experimented and developed at IDC IIT Bombay and @BharatGen_Com.” He also thanked the board members for taking part.

Other participants joined the meeting by video call. They included actors Prosenjit Chatterjee and Manoj Joshi, as well as filmmaker Abhishek Jain. Former CBFC chairperson Prasoon Joshi also joined online and shared his views with the newly appointed board members.

The new CBFC panel has 18 members from different fields, including cinema, television, music, writing, and theatre. Along with Pankaj Tripathi and Roopali Ganguly, the board includes actors Preity Zinta, Suniel Shetty, Pallavi Joshi, and Prosenjit Chatterjee, filmmaker Priyadarshan, musician Ricky Kej, singer Hansraj Hans, and other people from the film and arts industries.