Chandana Thilakarathna

Chandana Thilakarathna is a highly accomplished Sri Lankan media professional with extensive experience in radio and TV. He has a proven ability to lead and manage teams, coupled with a passion for storytelling and communication. He is also a recognized author and newspaper columnist, showcasing a well-rounded skillset and dedication to the media industry.

• Email: iamchandanat@gmail.com
• Phone: 0094702755249

• Kelaniya Maha Vidyalaya (Primary)
• Gurukula Maha Vidyalaya Kelaniya
• Ananda College Colombo 10
• Diploma in Journalism, Colombo University
• First in Laws and LLB Level 1

• Sri Lanka Broadcasting Cooperation (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 Cooperation) (1998-1999) - Assistant Manager Programme
• Asia Broadcasting Cooperation (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

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

• ‘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’