Anupam Kher Resigns As FTII Chairman Citing 'International Assignments'

Veteran actor Anupam Kher resigned as the chairman of top film school Film And Television Institute Of India (FTII), he said in a tweet on Wednesday. Mr Kher stepped down from his post due to his commitments to international projects, which he is associated with at the moment. Mr Kher currently features as a part of the primary cast of ongoing US TV show New Amsterdam. In his tweet, Mr Kher attached a copy of his resignation letter to Information and Broadcasting Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore and wrote: "It has been an honour, a privilege and a great learning experience to be the Chairman of the prestigious FTII. But because of my international assignments I won't have much time to devote at the institute. Hence, decided to send my resignation. Thank you."