sentences:  President Maithripala Sirisena appointed Nandasiri after the death of Pandit Amaradewa.Nandasiri has received several awards for his compositions; he composed the music to "Sandamalige Kathawa", the first TV serial on Rupavahini.Nandasiri was born to businessman and building contractor, H.M. William Perera and Dona Amalin Katugampola.