P. L. A. 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 |
| Education | Clifton Girls' School Lawrence College, Maradana |
| Occupations | Singer, playbacks singer, musician |
| Spouse | Chithra née Perera |
| Children | 5 including Chitral Somapala |
| Awards | Best Music Director |
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| Instruments | Vocals, sitar, violin |
| Years active | 1940–1991 |
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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. He was one of the earliest pillars of Sinhala classical songs and contributed to early Sinhala cinema as a playback singer and music director along with his wife Chithra.