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SUSIL PERERA ACCOMPLISHED RENOWNED DRUMMER ,COMEDIAN CELEBRATED FOOTBALL PLAYER , SONS ISURU’S AND LAKALA’S APTITUDES IN FOOTBALL AND RUGBY REMINISCED – By Sunil Thenabadu A former resident of No 33 old Kandy Road Kelaniya born on 19th May 1946 as the youngest sibling in a family of five children Father was MMD Perera a Police Sergeant served the Police for 32 years, well know to all police personnel a very jovial person, mother a famous tower hall actress Wimala Kantha more famous as an exponent in Nurthi drama originated in Sri Lanka on 27th December 1877.It used the Proscenium stage of Italian renaissance .For three decades since it’s beginning ,Nurthi theatre used temporary playhouses constructed by the fanatics of Nurthi exponents themselves .The complete theatrical experience was given by the Tower Hall Theatre constructed in year 1911 The eldest sibling was Flori Devi who followed her mother’s footsteps. The next sibling ...

Bonny a sparkling voyage in celebrity as a vocalist/entertainer for over four decades having made an indelible imprint in the music arena – by Sunil Thenabadu Bonny Fernando a native of Sri Lanka was born in Trincomalee, while a toddler his family had moved to Kurunegala. He has had his education at St Anne’s College,Kurunegala later at St. Benedict’s College,Kotahena had possessed a innate talent for music specifically in singing. Bonny had received tremendous inspiration from the music legend Clarence Wijewardena while in school had been a member of the musical band ‘Freedom’ which was formed after Bonny had successfully sung in many concerts. Very often the group ‘Freedom’ was allied to the popular “Super Golden Chimes” led by eminent Clarence Wijewardena. By singing English numbers Bonny had initially showcased his innate talent for music vocals. Bonny was indeed fortunate to have got the opportunity to sing at the then ...