The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has recently appointed a new president. BAFTA has appointed Emmy winner and television producer Krishnendu Mazumdar as its new president. He has been elected the youngest president in BAFTA's 35-year history. The decision to appoint Krishnendu Majumdar, who was the Deputy Chairman for one year, was taken at the annual meeting of BAFTA on Monday. His term will last for the next three years.

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On this occasion Mazumdar said, 'This year has been difficult and turbulent for many people in our industry. Working with Pippa, the talented and committed staff and members of BAFTA, I want BAFTA to work wholeheartedly to bring the industry back after Covid.' In this regard, Krishnendu further said, 'It is important to ensure that we support people of all backgrounds, castes and genders. Diversity and inclusion are important over the lifetime of BAFTA, and we will continue to be the leader for real change in our industry. '

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Krishnendu Majumdar has been contributing to BAFTA for 14 years and he is the Chairman of Learning and New Talent Committee (2006-2010), Television Committee (2015-2019) and Board of Trust for nine years. 

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