Full name - Prassanna Pathmanathan
Hometown - Colombo
Status – Happily single
Birthday - 18th of March 1986
School – D.S. Senanayake College, Colombo
Favourite Colour - Black and Blue
Favourite Cartoon - Thunder Cats
What made you take up fashion?
I never imagined being in this industry. Although I am an academic I had a lot of interest in writing and I started as a writer and fashion really fascinated me. I moved into fashion journalism and then started fashion styling and when I saw the potential of young fashion talents I thought of giving them a hand in fashion, this is how it all begun in fashion.
How many degrees do you have?
I have two degrees and 12 titles after my name J and it includes various disciplines such as IT, Business, Marketing, Psychology, HRM and Project Management. Currently I am reading for my MBA and want to go for a PhD.
Would you rather have less work to do, or more work you actually enjoy doing?
I enjoy doing work in different fields as a business/IT consultant, corporate trainer, lecturer, Fashion Journalist, Stylist, Show Producer, and as a National Director of Sri Lanka for Mr. Earth. I equally enjoy all what I do in life.
How was your school life?
I was super studious and some called me a nerd during my school days. But, at the same time I was an all-rounder where I was a dancer, musician, quiz master, compere, secretary and president of various societies and also a school prefect. Also, I have won many awards in school, district and national levels.
How was it to win the Young Creative Entrepreneur of the Year?
I never expected that I will win this title out of many great personalities who competed from more than 20 creative industries in Sri Lanka. Without having any formal background in fashion and design I was able to win the award after many rounds. Moreover, I was so proud to be the first male to win the award from its inception.
Has your greatest fear ever come true?
Losing my loved ones is the greatest fear I have and I don’t want that to come true.
Would you rather be a worried genius or a joyful simpleton?
A joyful genius.
If..
If you knew that everyone you know was going to die tomorrow, who would you visit today?
I have too many loved ones… hard to pick one.
If you could eliminate one weakness or limitation in your life, what would it be?
Trusting people too much is one limitation I want to get rid of and of course my liking towards oily food and sweets.
If you could restore one broken relationship, which would it be?
I have managed to secure most of the relationships so, nothing to restore except for my cat that left me for no reason.
If you woke up one day looking like Rozanne Diasz , you will…..
Go to bed again asking god to change me back to Prassanna Pathmanathan.
On the Spot
Not so favourite Miss Sri Lanka?
Well not all the Miss. Sri Lankas are my favourites. But, I think all of them had some unique quality to become the Ms. Sri Lanka. Therefore, I admire them as a person more than a Ms. Sri Lanka.
Your show “Flamboyance” had some very negative reviews, what would be your reply?
Yes, it had some negative reviews and at the same time it had so many positive reviews. Well, I think you can’t satisfy everyone when you produce a show. But, as a producer it’s my responsibility to listen to all the feedback. I didn’t fall by the negative reviews I got but, I took them as constructive feedback and corrected them in my other shows.
Top 5 in life?
1. My parents
2. Education
3. My students and friends
4. Music
5. My two companies
For Fun
What do you hate most about yourself?
I sleep a lot and that’s what I hate about myself and the only thing my parents hate about me.
When do you find yourself singing?
Most of the time, I love singing. I am trained in vocals for more than 15 years.
Do you believe that ghosts exist in the real world?
Yes and no.
Are you fond of children?
I love and adore children.
Do you believe in God?
As much as I believe myself.
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