{"id":156638,"date":"2025-08-08T07:19:56","date_gmt":"2025-08-08T07:19:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/?p=156638"},"modified":"2025-08-08T13:16:51","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T13:16:51","slug":"padmasiri-gunawardena-is-a-polymath-multipotentiality-renaissance-person-professional-banker-radio-broadcaster-television-host-compere-in-musical-concerts-lyricist-and-author-by-sunil-thenaba","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/padmasiri-gunawardena-is-a-polymath-multipotentiality-renaissance-person-professional-banker-radio-broadcaster-television-host-compere-in-musical-concerts-lyricist-and-author-by-sunil-thenaba\/","title":{"rendered":"Padmasiri Gunawardena  is a Polymath, Multipotentiality Renaissance person ,Professional Banker, radio Broadcaster, television Host, compere in musical Concerts, Lyricist and Author &#8211; By Sunil Thenabadu"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong> Padmasiri Gunawardena is a Polymath, Multipotentiality Renaissance person ,Professional Banker, radio Broadcaster, television Host, compere in musical Concerts, Lyricist and Author &#8211; By Sunil Thenabadu<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-75778 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Sunil-Thenabadu-411x400-1.jpg\" alt=\"Sunil Thenabadu\" width=\"158\" height=\"154\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SfwN362U_xA?si=IXhYtTlX80s4rLvl\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Multipotentiality\u00a0 is an educational and psychological term referring to the ability and preference of an individual, specifically one of strong intellectual or artistic marvel to excel in two or more distinctive fields. The person\u2019s whose interest span in multiple fields rather than being robust in just one field. One such unique individual is Padmasiri Gunawardena who has excelled in multiple fields such as a radio broadcaster, television presenter, compere in outdoor music concerts, lyricist, author and \u00a0a professional banker for well over two decades. He reminisces that the former minister Kingsley T Wickremaratne had been instrumental in his access to the banking profession Padmasiri had excelled in these fields solely with his innate competencies\u2019 sans any hereditary affiliations<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Padmasiri was born as \u00a0the second sibling\u00a0 in a family of five brothers and one sister to humble parents, father Arnolis Gunawardena \u00a0been the only bread winner attached to \u00a0marketing department while mother Janenona Gunawardena who remained a typical loyal \u00a0housewife. Padmasiri \u00a0reminisces that the family has had to navigate over many hurdles to make end meet as the family was largely \u00a0having had to depend only on \u00a0father\u2019s paltry income, Padmasiri then felt the only option was to study to come up in life despite numerous adversities Their modest dwelling was in Ihala Bomiriya in Kaduwela electorate which\u00a0was situated in a \u00a0<b>peaceful<\/b>\u00a0 set up in the vicinity of the Kelani reiver , away from the hassle and buzzle busy life of the city. It offered a calm and simple lifestyle that\u2019s so hard to find in urban areas. In the\u00a0<b>village<\/b>, life moved at a slower pace, having a beautiful flora landscape beyond which was Malwana \u00a0village historically well renowned as it had been reigned under the Portuguese regime in the ancient era.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Padmasiri has had his primary education at the village Ihala Bomiriya Junior school while the secondary was received at Bomiriya Maha Vidyalaya.Padmasiri recollects an incident while studying in the advanced level class. In the weekly commerce society meeting the Master in charge O K Lionel \u00a0forced the students to perform whatever item from the meeting that followed, as initially no one was prepared to perform. But they were told that in the four classes the name of the student male or female in front of the list of names should come prepared. In this scenario there were altogether eight students, \u00a0four male and four female students. The name of Padmasiri Gunwardens was second in the class list of students.This was the very first instance Padmasiri had to speak to an audience. The subject selected by Padmasiri was \u2018proportionate\u2019 electoral \u00a0system. This \u00a0speech on this selected subject \u00a0was praised and applauded to esteemed heights. This was perhaps a premonition for his future career as a narrator. During the final year in School; Padmasiri \u00a0served as the President of the school Commerce Society, also was the Leader of the debating team.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-156642 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Padmasiri-Gunawardena-3.jpg\" alt=\"Padmasiri Gunawardena\" width=\"600\" height=\"906\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">After leaving school had continued in the identical vein, been nominated as the first \u00a0President of the Bomiriya village Youth Club.This had paved the way for Padmasiri to represent the Gramodaya Mandalaya in the Bomiriya village, very prestigious for a lad just after school. The colossal knowledge gained he had confessed cannot be obtained from even in an university Padmasiri had quipped. He had been automatically offered to broadcast as the presenter in many village activities which had prompted and induced him to be fascinated in media activities. In year 1984 to many functions he had been invited to be the compere also at the novice \u00a0singing \u00a0competition organized by the Bomiriya \u2018Nawakatharu\u2019sports club Padmasiri \u00a0was entrusted as the compere which was a huge boost to his future career and also \u00a0became a sought after individual in this type of functions in the village<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">During year 1984 Padmasiri had followed voice assessments \u00a0at the SLBC when the in charge of oral programs was Cyril Rajapaksa. Owing to his competency he was selected by letter of 31st\u00a0October 1986 This was another feather to his cap which was been decorated at intervals. On December 10th\u00a01987 a musical show was performed by \u201cSuper Six and the Clan\u2019 held at the \u2018Poromaruwa\u2019 junction in Bomiriya.Having been elected to announce in this popular music concert was a huge opportunity and boost to Padmasiri. Subsequently while in the university was fortunate to have presented in many concerts as \u2018Freshers Night\u201d, Mag Nite\u201d. These opportunities helped him to enhance his confidence to tall\u00a0elevations.as\u00a0such was able later even to co present with stalwarts like KDK Dharmawardena, Nelson Abeykoon,Hemasiri Halpita,.Thilak Kumara Ratnayake,Hemantha Abeykoon,Lal Deshapriya,Shiromi Priyadarshini which had made Padmasiri to become more professional augmenting his aptitude. Padmasiri was fortunate to be selected as the official announcer of the band \u2018Bright Sons\u201d led by Ajith Rathnaweera.<\/span><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">On June\u00a0 1st\u00a01997 Padmasiri had received the position of relief announcer at the SLBC which he claims a s turning point in his media domain The first opportunity he received was the music program produced by Indunil Samarasuriya a series of classical songs program. Then popular \u00a0music program \u201cSalpil Savariya\u201d.. was produced in Kaduwela and Homagama cities by Padmasiri Gunawardena himself.\u00a0 Padmasiri was subsequently was fortunate to present many other programs in the SLBC[s vivid channels. Had even entrusted to present news in RNN service also in the national\u00a0 sports channels .During th e war era had presented \u2018Thal Arane Pareviyo\u2019 which had added more features to his already decorated cap.He also presented the NSB sponsored \u201cNSB Ranmasu\u201d program from then to date delighting all audiences with his gravelly voice \u00a0all listeners and members of staff of the NSB.In addition Padmasiri had presented in the channel of the Independent Television Network \u00a0\u201cRidu Rekha Lottery\u2019.. and \u2018Computer Happannu\u2019 etc. After joining to television presented \u2018Aththa Neththa\u2019 political discussion. Also presented \u00a0\u2018Rashi Manjari\u201d and other vivid programs with co presenters both male and female presenters as Dulakshi Perera and Daya Abeysekera.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">As an announcer \u00a0had got the unique opportunity to announce in UAE, Seychelles\u2019 , Kuwait and India purely considering his competency and expertise which was a huge opportunity for Padmasiri. He had represented all Sri Lanka banks in India sponsored by Bank Employees Federation of India. Padmasiri also represented Sri Lanka Banks in Kerala state .At both these occasions in Kerala and India it was Padmasiri Gunawardena who had spoken on behalf of all colleagues in \u00a0Sri Lankan banks which was an distinctive and unique occasion for him.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-156639 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Padmasiri-Gunawardena.jpg\" alt=\"Padmasiri Gunawardena\" width=\"600\" height=\"810\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Padmasiri had excelled as a lyricist contributing his lyrics to many popular vocalists song \u201c Supun Sanda Madale\u201d sung by Jagath Wickremasinghe and the song \u201c Kiriuthuranawa\u2019 sung by Chandrakumar Kandanarachchi, \u201cSandamadali Kiyapan\u201d by Rodney Warnakula, \u201cDurin Uwath Oba\u201d of Priyani Jayasinghe,\u2019 Sanda Diya Uthurai\u2019 by Vasantha Thikangani and Visharada Ajith Rathnaweera, \u201cSanda Diya Uthurai\u201d by Madhawa Gunawardena, \u201cAnda Andurai Senehi\u2019 , \u201c Res Dhahara Uga Nethaka by Mithara Gunawardena are some of the lyrics penned by Padmasiri As an author of books too to date he had written two books, they are titled \u201c Namai Asannai Obai\u2019 and \u2018Sanda Diya Uthurai\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">After a successful tenure had entered the Colombo University to follow a diploma course in Commerce Special .From the same University Padmasiri \u00a0had successfully hurdled to obtain a Diploma degree in Mass Communication, After which Padmasiri had entered to Sri Jayewardenepura university to obtain a Masters degree in \u00a0Mass Communication.Padmasiri did not stop his university education ,had entered Kelaniya University to successfully complete a degree in Commerce M.Com.Padmasiri continued his academic education obtaining a diploma certificate in English from the Sri Jinaratana vocational training centre, had also successfully obtained a certificate after following a course in English from the Colombo University .During the final stages and thereafter of his tenure at the Colombo university Padmasiri had taught Commerce at Rosmead Balika Vidyalaya.He also had performed as a lecturer at the JMC Management institution in Business communication. He also had performed duties as a lecturer in management \u00a0in the National Cooperative Council .Padmasiri had also lectured at the Institution of Sri Lanka Bankers Association, Local Government Bodies, IMS institution, Skills Development Centre, Technical College Maradana, Colombo University Human resources Advancement Institution, and also in many other institutions Padmasiri had imparted his extensive knowledge possessed in numerous arenas during such lectures ..<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">In year 1996 Padmasiri Gunawardena was recruited to the National Savings Bank as a Junior Clerk despite having so many University degrees. But the Management recognising his esteemed \u00a0qualifications was soon absorbed to the executive grade had served as Supervising officer, Executive Officer, Senior Manager and Chief Manager. After twenty seven years when Padmasiri retired on reaching the age of sixty he had held the prestigious position appropriately as the Chief Manager ,Training at the NSB where Padmasiri\u2019s role was to guide and teach all subordinates important \u00a0exquisite areas to \u00a0employees serve in many departments in the bank. To this appointment to this position the management of the NSB had been very prudent for his proven supreme ability to teach all subordinates via his extensive knowledge to help NSB in all round activities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">There are many who had assisted. Padmasiri Gunawardena in this magnificent journey overcoming many hurdles.They are vocalist Dayaratne Perera, At the SLBC Jayantha Peiris,Wasantha Rohana, Kumara Ratnayake, Somapala Subasinghe, Lion EWA Harischandra (Owner of Leela Jewelers) ,Aruna Shantha ( Owner of Shan Printers) ,Jayasiri Chandrawansa Loku Pathirana , General managers of NSB NBSB Ballale,\u00a0 Ajith Pieris, Eastman Narangoda, \u00a0Hennayake Bandara, Dhammika Perera and AGM\u00a0 EMMG Ekanayake, Then NS Perera and AHL Gunawardena , Astrologer Deshabandu Sumanadasa Abeygunawardena, Attorney at-law Saman Leelaratne, Sarath Kumara Perera (ITN), Thilak Mahagamage ( SLRC) \u00a0and Shantha Sigera \u00a0( concert event organizer) Padmasiri owes a huge gratitude to all for assisting him in his successful unblemished voyage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-156643 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Padmasiri-Gunawardena-2.jpg\" alt=\"Padmasiri Gunawardena\" width=\"562\" height=\"799\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Padmasiri\u2019s wife is Daya Nishanthi Gunawaedena in the \u00a0reputed teaching \u00a0profession. His son Madhawa Gunawardena is too muti talented is a qualified in business management administration could sing and play many musical instruments is about to be qualified as a pilot is almost at end of his gruelling course at a International Airline and Aviation College .The only daughter is Mithara Gunawardena is also talented like father has completed higher diploma in Business Management administration follows father\u2019s footsteps as a hereditary affiliation is an announcer in Lakviru Frequency Modulated radio beam, she could also sing had recorded a few songs for father\u2019s lyrics..<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Padmasiri Gunawardena is a unique multitalented individual in several fields. It is very difficult to remember or identify a similar individual in the annals of archives in the history of native Sri Lanka \u00a0.He is still an early \u00a0sexagenarian \u00a0in good health has many years ahead to exploit his diverse talents for the \u00a0benefit of Sri Lankan arts. All followers would wish him good health and longevity.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Sunil Thenabadu in Brisbane<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">WhatsApp 0061444533242<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">e mail\u00a0<a id=\"m_6341530855399611646m_-833467481272386188OWAfab42f2f-3dfa-c688-6c05-65a55ad9dec8\" style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"mailto:sthenabadu@hotmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sthenabadu@hotmail.com<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><em><a style=\"color: #800000;\" href=\"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/elanka-newsletter-sign-up\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly\u00a0to\u00a0your\u00a0inbox!<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Padmasiri Gunawardena is a Polymath, Multipotentiality Renaissance person ,Professional Banker, radio Broadcaster, television Host, compere in musical Concerts, Lyricist and Author &#8211; 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