Palitha Perera
Palitha Perera | |
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Born |
1942 Nugegoda Sri Lanka |
Residence | Rukmalgama Sri Lanka |
Nationality | Sri Lankan |
Education | Nalanda College Colombo |
Occupation | Broadcaster |
Known for | Cricket commentaries |
Palitha Perera (also known as Kuruppuge Palitha Chandrasiri Perera) is a well known cricket commentator and media personality in Sri Lanka.[1][2]
Early life & education
Palitha who was born in Nugegoda received his education from Nalanda College, Colombo. Palitha also represented Nalanda for 32nd Ananda-Nalanda big match.[3][4]
Career
Palitha holds the distinction of having been the inaugural announcer on two Sri Lankan TV channels – Rupavahini (15 February 1982) and TNL TV (21 July 1993).
He was also former Deputy Director General (Commercial) of Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation, former Director of Sinhala Service Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation.
Palitha Perera completed 50 years of his Sinhala cricket commentary on 3 March 2013 at SSC Colombo.[5][6]
References
- "Palitha releases his maiden book". sundayobserver. 2008-09-21.
- By Nalaka Gunawardene "Palitha Perera: The man who refused to be His Master's Voice". movingimages.wordpress.com. 21 November 2008.
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