Why Gulshan Grover may not take up FTII Chief’s post after Anupam Kher

Bollywood’s popular Bad Man is indeed in the running for the FTII (Film and Television Institute of India) Chairman post, which fell vacant after Anupam Kher moved. However, industry insiders say that Gulshan Grover is unlikely to accept the post. The meeting to select the next Chairman is scheduled for December 18, but even before that, it is being whispered that GG may not take up this responsibility because of his prior work commitments.

Also, his son, Sanjay, who was previously based in Los Angeles, has recently moved to Mumbai. The father and son are in the process of starting a couple of film projects in India along with a Hollywood movie. Our source says, “Gulshan has been shuttling between Germany, Los Angeles and Mumbai for his shooting and pre-production work.  Much as he would like to be of service to one of the most prestigious cinema institutions like the FTII, he is finding it hard to tear 
himself away from everything else and give this post the undivided attention it needs.”

When we contacted Gulshan to ask him whether he was passing up the opportunity, he replied, “Yes, I’m unable to take this up. I would have loved to be of service to the future generations of cinema and I truly stand behind what the FTII believes in and stands for. However, I already have so many prior time commitments and that would not permit me to do justice. My desire is to give FTII students international exposure and positioning because of my involvement with cinemas across the globe. I wish I’m there when such an opportunity knocks on my door again. Because my love for my country and cinema is paramount.”