TUNEFUL TALE OF Erandhi Perera

Erandhi Perera who is a preschool teacher by profession, has been a passionate music lover since her childhood. “Singing has been my hobby since my early childhood. My parents can also sing and I believe I have inherited this knack from them. As a schoolgirl at Princess of Wales College, Moratuwa I have won several competitions in singing. Later I took part in Dream Star and Super Star reality programmes and reached the final few. I sang the theme song of the tele drama ‘Poddi’ which was produced by Ajanee Perera. I am really grateful to Ajanee Perera for giving me this crucial break,” said Erandhi. “Later I sang for another tele drama and short film. I have done my own songs too, written and composed by veterans in the field. But in today’s context it is not easy for newcomers to reach the masses purely on merit and talent. We have to spend a lot of money to create a song and publicise them. I feel this would be a hindrance for those who make good creations. Of my songs, I also did a music video for Bawen Bawe which could be browsed on You Tube. I have also done Christmas songs and cover songs. I am looking forward to open a new chapter as a playback singer in Ajanee Perera’s next film, said Erandhi who held her first concert in Germany last year. “I have been invited to perform again in Germany this time too. It will be extended to other

“Singing has been my hobby since my early childhood. my parents can also sing and I believe I have inherited this trait from them. At Princess of wales College I have won several competitions”

European countries as well. My dream is to do my solo concert in Sri Lanka soon. I am so grateful to my parents and my husband for the encouragement and support they give me to pursue my music career. I am slo thankful to Ajanee Perera, Mallika Miss, Ashan Fernando and all who have helped me even in a small way,” said Erandhi who is undergoing voice training under Samantha Perera now.