Veteran Indian filmmaker and former CBFC chief Pahlaj Nihalani passed away at the age of 76 due to liver cirrhosis. His funeral was attended by several industry colleagues, including Govinda, David Dhawan, Shatrughan Sinha, and Farhan Akhtar.
Veteran producer and former Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) chairperson Pahlaj Nihalani has died at the age of 76. His tenure as CBFC chief from 2015-2017 was marked by controversy over censorship decisions.
Veteran film producer and former CBFC chief Pahlaj Nihalani passed away on June 4, 2026, in Mumbai after a battle with liver cirrhosis. He was known for producing films like 'Ilzaam' and 'Aankhen', and for his controversial tenure as CBFC chairman.
The Delhi High Court has directed the Centre and the CBFC to examine allegations by a serving military personnel that the film 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' discloses sensitive information related to Indian military and intelligence operations, potentially threatening national security.
