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Chitrananda Abeysekera was born on 7 March, 1930 in Kosgoda, Sri Lanka, is an A sri lankan radio personality. Discover Chitrananda Abeysekera's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 62 years old?
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Broadcaster |
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62 years old |
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Pisces |
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7 March, 1930 |
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7 March |
| Birthplace |
Kosgoda, Sri Lanka |
| Date of death |
1992 |
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| Nationality |
Sri Lanka
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Chitrananda Abeysekera Height, Weight & Measurements
At 62 years old, Chitrananda Abeysekera height not available right now. We will update Chitrananda Abeysekera's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Chitrananda Abeysekera Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Chitrananda Abeysekera worth at the age of 62 years old? Chitrananda Abeysekera’s income source is mostly from being a successful Broadcaster. He is from Sri Lanka. We have estimated Chitrananda Abeysekera's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
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Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Broadcaster |
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Timeline
Chitrananda Abeysekera (1930–1992) was a veteran broadcaster, poet, writer and an administrator.
Agampodi Harindranath Chitrananda Mendis Abeysekera was born on 7 March 1930 in Kosgoda.
He was the only child of Mr. Agampodi Louis Mendis Abeysekera and Mrs. Degiri Roslin Henry de Zoysa.
He started his primary education at Kosgoda Sinhala School in Galle district but when he was nine, Chitrananda entered Nalanda College Colombo.
He was a prominent member of the College Debating Team and also of the College Culture Club.
He published his first book of poetry (Sarasavi Gitaya) as a student at Nalanda with the help of mentor and teacher U. A. S. Perera.
Young Chitrananda was a corporal of Nalanda College Colombo Senior Cadet Corps.
Chitrananda began work as an English assistant teacher in a village school in the rural town of Menikkadavara in the Dedigama electorate in 1949.
He left this post soon after to lend his hand to the Registrar General's department, Official Languages Commission and the Official Languages Bureau.
On 6 August 1956 he found his long journey at Radio Ceylon as a guest producer of poetry, drama and features.
Chitrananda became the President of Young Poets' Association of Colombo (ATHAKASA) in 1979 and held this position till his death.
In addition to his initial school publication, Sarasavi Gitaya, Abeysekera published several other poetry collections and story books:
Publisher: M.D. Gunasena & Co. Colombo, Sri Lanka
Publisher: M.D. Gunasena & Co. Colombo, Sri Lanka
Publisher:Samayawardana Printers, Maligakanda Rd, Maradana, Sri Lanka
Publisher: M.D. Gunasena & Co. Colombo, Sri Lanka
Publisher: M.D. Gunasena & Co. Colombo, Sri Lanka
Publisher: M.D. Gunasena & Co. Colombo, Sri Lanka
Publisher:Lassana Printers, Wellampitiya, Sri Lanka
Publisher:Samayawardana Printers, Maligakanda Rd, Maradana, Sri Lanka
Publisher:Samayawardana Printers, Maligakanda Rd, Maradana, Sri Lanka
He got the opportunity to train on different mass media fields at ABC – Australia, BBC, AIBD – Malaysia, Pakistan and in 1980 he represented Sri Lanka at Non-aligned Broadcasters Conference in Freetown, Sierra Leone.
He participated in several Poetry and Cultural events in Yugoslavia and China.
He joined Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation, then Radio Ceylon as a radio announcer and retired as the Director of Sinhala Services in 1989.
He was also the President of Aganuwara Tharuna Kavi Samajaya (Athakasa) for more than a decade and initiated a lot of programs that benefited poets and the public alike.
He restarted Kavi Suwanda, the poetry newspaper for poets.
Chitrananda dedicated his whole life to Sinhala poetry and literature, not forgetting Radio Journalism.
He would subsequently advance to the top position of Director of Sinhala Services which he would hold till his retirement till 1989.
In his position, Abeysekera would attempt to advance new talent through programs like 'Nava Mihira'.
During this period, he served as the head of the Rural Services and Publication divisions.
Chitrananda headed the "Govi Jaya Handa" program project during Hon. Dudley Senanayake era and was very popular among rural Ceylon.
He was a very talented and well-known broadcaster and administrator.
He was also very popular as a Live Radio commentator.
Publisher:Captain Printers, Maradana 1st, Colombo 10, Sri Lanka
Publisher:Dulmini Printers, "Kamkarupura" Flats, Colombo 14, Sri Lanka
Publisher:Dulmini Printers, "Kamkarupura" Flats, Colombo 14, Sri Lanka
Publisher:Dulmini Printers, "Kamkarupura" Flats, Colombo 14, Sri Lanka
Publisher:Dulmini Printers, "Kamkarupura" Flats, Colombo 14, Sri Lanka
