India, May 2 -- The Centre has appointed noted lyricist and communications expert Prasoon Joshi as the new Chairman of Prasar Bharati, the country's public service broadcaster.

Joshi succeeds Navneet Kumar Sehgal, who resigned from the post earlier. The appointment was announced by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Saturday.

A prominent figure in literature, advertising, and cinema, Joshi has been serving as the Chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) since 2017. He is widely regarded for his creative contributions across multiple domains, including film lyrics, storytelling, and public communication.

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw congratulated Joshi on his appointment, describing him as a "rare cr...