Pahlaj Nihalani, the veteran producer and former chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), has passed away, his friend Shashi Ranjan said on Thursday. He was 76.

Pahlaj Nihalani, the veteran producer and former chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), has passed away, his friend Shashi Ranjan said on Thursday. He was 76.

Pahlaj Nihalani, renowned filmmaker and former Central Board of Film Certification chairperson, has died at the age of 76. He was known for his contributions to the Hindi film industry and his controversial tenure at the CBFC.