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Chandana Thilakarathna

Chandana Thilakarathna is a highly accomplished Sri Lankan media personality, author, and columnist. With extensive experience in radio and television, Thilakarathna has proven his ability to lead and manage teams, coupled with a deep passion for storytelling and communication.

Early Life and Education

Chandana Thilakarathna completed his primary education at Kelaniya Maha Vidyalaya and later attended Gurukula Maha Vidyalaya Kelaniya and Ananda College Colombo 10. He holds a Diploma in Journalism from Colombo University and has completed the first level of his LLB.

Career

Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC) (1982-1996)

Drama Artist (1982)
Relief Announcer (1984-1988)
Grade Two Sinhala Announcer (1988-1994)
Grade One Sinhala Announcer (1994-1996)

Lakhanda Radio (ITN Radio) (1996-1998)

Assistant Manager Programme

Tharu FM (Asia Broadcasting Corporation) (1998-1999)

Assistant Manager Programme

Asia Broadcasting Corporation (1999-2001)

Consultant and Head of the News

Lakhanda Radio (2001-2003)

Deputy General Manager

TNL Radio Network (2006-2010)

General Manager, Asura FM

Sath FM (2010)

Chief Executive Officer

China Radio International (Beijing) (2011-2016)

Senior Consultant, Sinhala Service

Independent Television Network (2016-2019)

Chief Executive Officer

Swarnawahini Radio (2019-2023)

Chief Operating Officer

Awards

The High-End Foreign Expert in China (2015)
Sumathi Award for Best Radio Program (‘Diunuwe Ran Doratuwa’, 2003)
Acharya Narendra Dev International Award (2008)

Publications

Chandana Thilakarathna is a recognized author with several notable books to his name:

Amaris Aiya: A collection of scripts and bibliography of comedian Samuel Rodrigo
Budun Upan Deshayata Giemi: On the Ananda Bodhi
Pahankanuwa Yata: On social evils
Buddha Rashmi Dambadiva Wandana: On Indian pilgrimages
Kathaven Dinana Maga: A handbook for journalists and students on public speaking
Dodam Hora: Ancient Chinese cultural heritage stories in Sinhala
Sohon Bime Samanallu: 10 greatest Chinese love stories in Sinhala
Handa Nanda: On a radio program hosted by Sumana Jayathilaka
Sabakolaya - Kathawen Dinana Maga 2

Personal Life

Chandana Thilakarathna continues to contribute to the media industry and remains an influential figure in Sri Lankan journalism and broadcasting. His dedication to his craft and his ability to engage audiences have made him a respected and well-known personality in the field.