Pahlaj Nihalani dies at 76: Former CBFC chief and Bollywood producer passes away

Pahlaj Nihalani, the former chairman of India’s Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) and a prominent Bollywood producer, died in Mumbai on Sunday. He was 76. Nihalani passed away at a private hospital where he was reportedly receiving treatment for a chronic ailment over the past month. Career in Bollywood Production Nihalani was a significant figure in the Indian film industry during the 1980s and 1990s. He is credited with producing several commercial successes that helped define the era's cinema. His notable filmography includes the 1992 hit Shola Aur Shabnam , which played a pivotal role in the career of actor Govinda, and the 1993 action-comedy Aankhen , which became one of the highest-grossing films of that year. Other productions under his banner included Paap Ki Duniya (1988), Mittti Aur Sona (1989), and First Love Letter (1991). His work was characterized by high-energy performances and mass-market appeal, contributing to the commercial dominance of mainstream Hindi cinema during his tenure as a producer. Censorship Tenure and Controversies In January 2015, Nihalani was appointed as the chairman of the CBFC, a position he held until August 2017. His leadership was…