Leela Samson

Dance as an accumulation of past, present and future: Why no artistic practice remains unchanged

Dance forms that now seem consolidated and ‘permanent’ are themselves works in progress, snowballing into accumulations of their past, present and future selves

Leela Samson: Choreography is exciting, and dance is a challenge always, especially now

In an interview with Firstpost, renowned Bharatnaytam exponent Leela Samson spoke about her troupe Spanda, why the arts must evolve, and her experiences working on Mani Ratnam's OK Kanmani.

'Udta Punjab' censorship: Leela Samson rues 'another film's slaughter' by CBFC

The former censor board chairperson rued the row over Udta Punjab and the CBFC

Censor Board strikes, bans Fifty Shades of Grey from Indian cinemas

The film first opened in February and has grossed at least $400 million in global sales. However, for some countries the kinky storyline was too much: Malaysia, Indonesia and Kenya have banned ‘Fifty Shades’ from their theatres, largely because of its sexual content.

Bombay beeped out of Mihir Joshi's song: Why censor board has got it all wrong

Self-censorship is more dangerous than old-fashioned censorship because it's subtle, sly and often difficult to prove.

B****Y meri jaan: Twitter outraged after censor board bans use of 'Bombay' in song

Usage of the word "Bombay" will result in immediate censorship, the all powerful censor board has decreed in it's latest diktat.

No item girls or phoren shoots: What to expect from the new shuddh BJP censor board

Say hello to the all-BJP censor board: Four Bollywood habits that won't get their nod.

Will strictly enforce CBFC's guidelines, says Pahlaj Nihlani

Producer Pahlaj Nihlani, who has been appointed as the new censor board chairman said he will strictly enforce the guidelines of the board.

If PK was cleared, why not MSG? VHP accuses Leela Samson of 'playing politics'

Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) today accused former censor board chief Leela Samson of playing politics.

VHP accuses ex-Censor Board chief Leela Samson of playing politics

VHP on Monday accused former censor board chief Leela Samson of playing politics and questioned why she was "not moved" when two board members resigned after grant of certification to Aamir Khan-starrer PK saying it may hurt Hindu feelings.