P. L. A. Somapala
Peragaswatte Liyana Acharige Somapala (13 September 1921 – 26 March 1991 Sinhala: පී. එල්. ඒ. සෝමපාල), popularly known as P. L. A. Somapala was a Sri Lankan singer, musician and playback singer in Sri Lankan cinema. One of the earliest pillars in Sinhala classical songs, Somapala made several contributions to early Sinhala cinema as a playback singer and music director along with his wife Chithra Somapala.
P. L. A. Somapala පී. එල්. ඒ. සෝමපාල | |
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| Born | Peragaswatte Liyana Acharige Somapala 13 September 1921 Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| Died | 26 March 1991 (aged 69) India |
| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Education | Clifton Girls' School Lawrence College, Maradana |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, playbacks singer, musician |
| Children | 5 including Chitral Somapala |
| Awards | Best Music Director |
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| Instrument(s) | Vocals, sitar, violin |
| Years active | 1940–1991 |
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