Dilmin Perera who hails from an artistic family has marked a milestone in his musical journey. He has inherited his parents’ creative spirit, significantly his father Priyankara Perera ‘ s melodious voice. He had his education at a private school called American College and completed his degree in America. After the completion of his degree he has come back to Sri Lanka to bring out the musical artiste living within him.
As a music artiste
Winding back the clock to Dilmin ‘ s childhood he said that he used to watch his father, veteran artiste Priyankara Perera ‘ s musical shows and programs. The influence that young artiste Dilmin has got from his fathehas paved the way for him to thrive in the music industry. Dilmin said that” the purpose behind his musical journey is not to make money. What I want is to give something new and good to the people. My goal is not money because the satisfaction that I can gain is greater than money”. To be honest such pure hearted artistes are rare in this field! Speaking of his songs, he has already released more than six songs such as Alen Ma music by Sanuka , melody by Dilmin, Sihinayen music and melody by Dilmin, lyrics by Devika Kumari, Dura Aduna lyrics by Uma Aseni and music by Dilmin and Ayachana lyrics by Hasitha Abeywickrama, music and melody by Dilmin. Undoubtedly,If you listen to these songs sung in Dilmin ‘ s gentle voice , you will find a unique identity evident in each song. Dilmin has the ability to create a mood in our minds through his songs. What is of significance is that Dilmin intends to release a new music album.
Dura Aduna
Young talented music artiste Dilmin has rocked the You Tube arena with his new music video Dura Aduna. Perhaps you might be unaware of the exhilarating story behind this song. The birth of this song took place during the Covid-19 pandemic. This young talented artiste Dilmin together with other talented artistes such as Sanuka Wickhamasinghe and Prasad Aluthwatta has completed the music video despite the challenges and difficulties due to the pandemic. The lyrics are penned by Uma Aseni. The melody and singing are by Dilmin Undoubtedly this song will be a refreshing change for everyone mainly because it has gone beyond the scope of ordinary You Tube music culture.
Challenges
Challenges and obstacles make us strong and stable. Dilmin is a rare kind of determined artiste who had overcome all the challenges successfully. As said by Dilmin , the biggest challenge he faced was the Covid-19 pandemic. We all know that behind one’s success there should be giant pillars. No doubt that Dilmin ‘ s parents Priyankara Perera and Dilhani Ashokamala and his grandmother have paved the way for him to flourish in the music industry. Not only his parents but also his beloved wife Anjula and other artistse such as Sanuka Wickhamasinghe and Nadeemal Perera have become his strengths.
His message
Dilmin Perera is a young talented music artiste. His message is of value to the upcoming artistes as well. The purpose of an artiste should not be money. “ What I want to say is that we should enter the field of music in order to give something new to the people. The most important thing is satisfaction. The purpose of an artiste should not be money. “ Dilmin said.
All in all, we know that Dilmin Perera who has inherited his parents’ creative spirit is able to make a difference in the You Tube Music Culture and we feel that there will dawn a vibrant era on the Sri Lankan music industry.