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Pahlaj Nihalani

Indian film producer (''Aankhen'', ''Shola Aur Shabnam'')

January 1, 1950 - June 4, 2026 (Age 76)

Source: Wikipedia public record

He was the former chairman of Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

Known forIndian film producer (''Aankhen'', ''Shola Aur Shabnam'')
Age76
DiedJune 4, 2026
SourceWikipedia public record

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He was the former chairman of Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Pahlaj Nihalani died on June 4, 2026. This memorial record includes life dates, public details, and ways for family, friends, and readers to add memories.

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June 4, 2026
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Pahlaj Nihalani, 76, died on June 4, 2026. Pahlaj Nihalani was known publicly as an Indian film producer (''Aankhen'', ''Shola Aur Shabnam''). He was the former chairman of Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. He was also the president of the Association of Pictures and TV Programme Producers for 29 years until he resigned in 2009. He was sacked as CBFC chief on 11 August 2017 and soon Prasoon Joshi appointed as CBFC Chief by Smriti Irani. Public biographical listings identify Nihalani as an Indian film producer (''Aankhen'', ''Shola Aur Shabnam''). This public record remains centered on Nihalani's work as an Indian film producer (''Aankhen'', ''Shola Aur Shabnam'') and the documented milestones of that career.

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  1. 2009
    He was also the president of the Association of Pictures and TV Pro...

    He was also the president of the Association of Pictures and TV Programme Producers for 29 years until he resigned in 2009.

  2. 2017
    He was sacked as CBFC chief on 11 August 2017 and soon Prasoon Josh...

    He was sacked as CBFC chief on 11 August 2017 and soon Prasoon Joshi appointed as CBFC Chief by Smriti Irani.

  3. June 4, 2026
    Died

    Pahlaj Nihalani died at age 76.

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He was the former chairman of Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

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This memorial page is built from a public-source record and expanded with structured life details, dates, and tribute tools on OfficialObituary.com. Source retrieved June 4, 2026.

  • Wikipedia · Pahlaj NihalaniJun 4, 2026
Wikipedia · Pahlaj Nihalani

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