Bio/Wiki
Name Earned | Leela Akka |
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Physical Stats & More
Height | 161 cm |
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Eye Color | Black |
Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
School | Besant Theosophical High School, Varanasi, India |
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College/University | Sophia College for Women, Mumbai, Maharashtra |
Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Arts degree in English |
Personal Life
Zodiac sign | Taurus |
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Religion | Hinduism |
Relationships & More
Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
Father | Vice Admiral Benjamin Abraham Samson, former Indian Army officer (died in 2008, at the age of 91) |
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Mother | Laila Samson |
Siblings | Two brothers and one sister |
Career
Debut |
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Key Positions Held |
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Dance Form | Bharatanatyam |
Some Lesser Known Facts
Leela Samson's father, Vice Admiral Benjamin Abraham Samson, was the inaugural Naval Officer to hold the position of Commandant at the National Defence Academy. | |
Her father encouraged Leela to study Indian classical dance and music. | |
Despite her varied religious background, Leela Samson practices Hinduism. | |
Leela Samson remained unmarried as she did not encounter the suitable life partner. | |
Leela received training from Rukmini Devi Arundale, the visionary behind Kalakshetra. |