Bollywood actress Kajol and Shashi Shekhar Vempati, who heads an online media company, were appointed as part-time members of the Prasar Bharati board which runs public broadcasters Doordarshan and All India Radio (AIR). The actress, known for starring in hit films like ‘Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge’ will serve as a part-time member on the board till November 2021.

Among the key matters that will be taken up at the meeting is the appointment of DGs of Doordarshan and AIR which have been functioning under interim heads for close to a year. Recently, the interim chief of Doordarshan, C Lalrosanga, had put in his papers citing personal reasons. As per the Prasar Bharati Act, the public broadcaster should have six part-time members on its board which is headed by its chairman.

Did You Know???

• Kajol is the recipient of numerous accolades, including six Filmfare Awards.
• In 2011, the Government of India awarded her with the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian honour of the country.
• In addition to acting in films, Kajol is a social activist and is noted for her work with widows and children, for which she received the Karmaveer Puraskaar in 2008.
• Following a sabbatical from full-time acting in 2001, Kajol returned to films with the 2006 romantic thriller.