Kher appointed NSD chairman

Eminent actor and theatre personality Anupam Kher was appointed Chairman of National School of Drama Society on October 31, an official release said in New Delhi.

Kher, a 1978 product of the National School of Drama, will be its chairman for four years.

The versatile Hindi film actor, who has to his credit over 275 films and 100 plays, has also been teaching drama and acting and guiding young aspiring artists.

Kher, who came into prominance after receivig Special National Jury award for his role in the film Daddy, is currently preparing his One Man Show to be staged in the last week of November.

"It is hoped that under his dynamic stewardship and able guidance the National School of Drama will rejuvenate and flourish to achieve its objectives of spreading the culture of theatre in the country," the release states.

PTI