Leela Samson, Chairperson of Central Board of Film Certification

Leela Samson, is appointed Chairperson of Central Board of Film Certification and Shri Lalit Bhasin, Appointed Chairperson, Film Certification Appellate Tribunal
Ms. Leela Samson, a noted Bharatnatyam dancer, choreographer, instructor and writer has been appointed as Chairperson of Central Board of Film Certification in an honorary capacity from 1st April 2011 for a period of three years.

As a soloist Ms. Samson has been known for her technical virtuosity, and taught Bharatnatyam at Shriram Bhartiya Kala Kendra in Delhi for many years. Presently she is the Director of Kalakshetra, the institute for the classical arts founded by the Late Rukmini Devi Arundale. She is also the Chairperson of Sangeet Natak Akademi, India’s National Academy for Music Dance and Drama. She has been awarded the Padma Shree for her contribution in the field of arts.

Shri Lalit Bhasin, a renowned lawyer has been appointed as Chairperson of the Film Certification Appellate Tribunal. The appointment is for a period of three years. Shri Bhasin is also the Vice-President of the Bar Association of India. He is also Chairman of the Services Export Promotion Council, established by the Ministry of Commerce and a Member of the ICC International Court of Arbitration apart from being a Member of the Task Force on Arbitration set up by ICC. He has several awards to his credit which include Gandhi National Unity Award, 1991, the Plaque of Honour given by the Prime Minister for his outstanding contribution to the Rule of Law in 2002 and the National Law Day Award given by the President of India in 2007.

Ms. Deepa Dixit and Shri Gurjeet Singh Behl have also been appointed as Members of the Film Certification Appellate Tribunal for a period of three years.