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Children's Film Society, India

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Indian government organization

Children's Film Society India (CFSI) was a nodal organisation of Government of India that produced children's films and various TV programs in various Indian languages. Established in 1955, CFSI functioned under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India and was headquartered in Mumbai. In March 2022, it was merged with National Film Development Corporation.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1955Founded1

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The Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, Shri Priyaranjan Dasmunsi addressing the inaugural function of Golden Jubilee Film Festival, organised by CFSI, in New Delhi on November 14, 2006
Photo: Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, GODL-India, via Wikimedia Commons5

Children's Film Society India (CFSI) was a nodal organisation of Government of India that produced children's films and various TV programs in various Indian languages. Established in 1955, CFSI functioned under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India and was headquartered in Mumbai.2

The story

The concept of an exclusive cinema for India's children was mooted by its first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, and Children's Film Society, India (CFSI) was founded on 11 May 1955 with Hriday Nath Kunzru as its first president. The first film produced by CFSI was Jaldeep (1956), an adventure film directed by Kidar Sharma also starring Mala Sinha.

The Chairperson of CFSI was selected for a duration of three years, and over the years, several notable personalities have remained Chairperson of CFSI including Sai Paranjpye (twice), Nafisa Ali (2005–2008), Nandita Das (2008–2012), Amol Gupte (2012–2015) and Mukesh Khanna (2015–2018).

In March 2022, four government-run film and media units including Children's Film Society merged with National Film Development Corporation (NFDC).

From Wikipedia’s article on Children's Film Society, India, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.4

Timeline

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