Amole Gupte new head of CFSI

Actor-director Amole Gupte has been selected as the new chairperson of the Children's Film Society of India (CFSI), sources said. An insider from the Information and Broadcasting Ministry said Gupte will succeed Nandita Das. TheStanley Ka Dabbadirector reportedly met the I&B minister Manish Tiwary and accepted the offer earlier but he received the official letter yesterday afternoon. He has experience in children's film, includingTaare Zameen Parand his own filmStanley Ka Dabbaand thus hesees the new responsibility as an extension of his work. "I need to sort out my ideas about how I'll initiate my stint with the CFSI. My predecessor Nandita Das has been doing a very good job. The CFSI's recent film Gattu was exemplary. I hope to bring forth many more Gattus and Stanleys. But first let me catch my breath,” Amole said.