Dhiraj Singh, an Indian Information Service (IIS) Officer of the 1995 batch, has taken charge as Director, Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune. 

Dhiraj Singh holds an MA and M Phil in International Relations, having studied at Allahabad University, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), and was visiting scholar to University of California, Berkeley.

In his illustrious career spanning over 28 years he has worked extensively in the field of media, communication and public policy. During his tenure at the Press Information Bureau (PIB), he handled media and communication for the Prime Minister’s Office, the President’s Secretariat and several key ministries including Health and Commerce. Shri Singh has been involved with notable initiatives such as the Swachh Bharat Mission and has also worked with the Publication Division.

An accomplished author, his book, Modern Masters of Cinema, is an anthology that highlights influential figures in cinema stated a press release.