During his school days at Dharmaraja College in Kandy, he had been interested in all forms of art and literature. Entering the Peradeniya University in 1963, Pathiraja showed an active interest in the film society.Honours graduate of University of Ceylon, Sri Lanka in Sinhala and Western Classical Culture. 19631967 M.A in Drama, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. 1992 PhD in Cinema Studies, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia. 1999.Experience Teaching Assistant Lecturer in Drama in the universities of Vidyalankara, Kelaniya and Jaffna in Sri lanka from 19681978.Lecturer in Drama at University of Ruhuna from 1978 Senior Lecturer in Drama at University of Ruhuna from 19921999 Visiting Lecturer in Screen Studies in the Department of Mass Communication, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, From 19821984.HeadSenior Lecturer, Department of Performing Arts, Sri Palee Campus, University of Colombo, 19992001 Presently Senior Lecturer in Film Studies, University of Colombo.Experience Administrative Managing Director, CineVideo Productions pvt Ltd. 18821990 Director, Selacine Ltd, Department of Information.2000.

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