Renowned singer, music composer, lyricist and actor Shekhar Sen appointed as Chairman of Sangeet Natak Akademi Shri Shekhar Sen is an eminent singer, actor, theatre director, composer and lyricist. Shri Sen has done many research oriented musical programmes and has rendered many significant Bhajan Albums since 1983 as singer, lyricist and composer. He is famous for his mono act musical plays "Tulsi"," Kabeer", "Vivekananda", "Sanmanti","Saahab" and "Soordas" which have been highly acclaimed. Shekhar Sen has received prestigious awards including PadamShri and state level awards.