Padma Shri lyricist Prasoon Joshi appointed chairman of Prasar Bharati
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 12:42 UTC
- Sources: The Hindu
Padma Shri‑award‑winning lyricist Prasoon Joshi has been named chairman of Prasar Bharati, India's public service broadcaster. His appointment is expected to bring a creative outlook to the organization, which has faced financial and governance challenges. The government cited his cultural credentials as a key factor.
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