Bharatanatyam exponent Leela Samson (R) teaches dance skills to a group of enthusiasts in Beijing.
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Information & Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni looks on as newly appointed Chairperson of Central Board of Film Certification Leela Samson talks to the media in New Delhi.
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LEELA SAMSON, Bharatanatyam danseuse and Sangeet Akademi chief, will
now head CENSOR BOARD too. Has no films experience, says will judge “aesthetically”.
Leela Samson, a Padma Shree awardee and also a former chairperson of CBFC, has been booked for alleged "unfruitful expenditure" of Rs 7.02 crore on the renovation of Koothambalam auditorium of Kalakshetra Foundation, Chennai.