Leela Samson, currently chairperson of the Sangeet Natak Akademi and director of Kalakshetra in Chennai, has been elected as the new chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) - film censor board. She will succeed veteran actress Sharmila Tagore, who ends her tenure on March 31, 2011.

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A dancer as Chairperson of the Indian Censor Board

Shanta Serbjeet Singh has been elected Vice-Chairman of the Sangeet Natak Akademi

Eminent arts writer and columnist Shanta Serbjeet Singh has been elected Vice-Chairman of the Sangeet Natak Akademi, the national academy of music, dance and drama in New Delhi, by its General Council. The Chairman of the Akademi is well-known dancer Leela Samson, who was appointed by the President last year. The Secretary and Chief Executive is Jayant Kastuar.