Outspoken Sri Lankan singer Sunil Perera dies aged 68

Sri Lankan singer, musician, composer and entertainer Sunil Perera who has died of apparent complications from Covid-19 (AP Photo/Jayasanka Perera)

Singer and musician Sunil Perera entertained generations of Sri Lankans with captivating songs.

He also won their minds and hearts with his outspoken comments against social injustice, corruption, racism and suppression of democracy.