Palihawadana Arachchige Cyril Perera, popularly known by his stage name Aruna Shanthi, was an actor and playback singer in Sri Lankan cinema.
12 Facts About Aruna Shanthi
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Aruna Shanthi's father died when Cyril's mother was pregnant with Cyril.
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Aruna Shanthi was educated at Dharmadutha College and St Bede's College, Badulla.
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Aruna Shanthi has spent for some time attended St Anthony's College, Kadawatha, Padukka Central College and Don Bosco College, Hanwella.
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Aruna Shanthi was married to Rose Dilma, whom he met at a party in Wellawatte in 1949.
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Aruna Shanthi died on 22 September 1992 at the age of 66.
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Aruna Shanthi finished third in the 1947 Young Handsome Younger competition.
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Aruna Shanthi was a regular member of the singing choir of Weliwita Church where he enriched his voice and excelled as a singer.
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Aruna Shanthi later joined stage dramas and performed in many years.
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Aruna Shanthi was of the firm opinion that the names of the two of lead artists should be removed if his name was to be so placed.
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Later, along with Joseph Wanigaratne, a relative of Aruna Shanthi, he directed the film Deviyani Oba Kohida.
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Aruna Shanthi's children are celebrating with a Commemorative Concert in every year.