A day before Bhaijaan release Salman steps into FTII controversy

July 16, 2015 16:08

With hours to go before his multi-crore release Bajrangi Bhaijaan hits theatres across the country, actor Salman Khan has stated that Gajendra Chauhan, whose appointment the students are protesting, should step down if that is what students want.

The protest by the students against the appointment of Chauhan has entered its second month. Many from the industry have lent their support including Anupam Kher, Ranbir Kapoor, Rishi Kapoor, Kiran Rao, Resul Pookutty and Rajkummar Rao.

A committee including FTII alumni and student body had met with I & B Minister Arun Jaitley to sort out the issues, but no conclusive decision was taken.

Protests by the student body started after Gajendra Chauhan was appointed as Chairman of the governing body. The students protested that the actor turned BJP member was appointed 'as a stooge' by the government, and also that Chauhan is not as qualified as others in the industry and 'lacks vision' for the premiere institute.

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