Palitha Perera

Palitha Perera
Born 03 September 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 03 September 1942 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

  1. ↑ Herath SLC cricketer of the year
  2. ↑ Palitha Perera’s new book out
  3. ↑ Cricket on Air
  4. ↑ 32nd Battle of the Maroons - Nalanda Team
  5. ↑ Taking cricket to the masses
  6. ↑ Special Awards for Journalist at the Dialog SLC Awards 2013
  • "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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