Uvaizur Rahman
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Mr. Mohamed Ismail Uvaizur Rahman was born at Akkaraipattu in the Eastern part of Sri Lanka. He studied his primary education at the Akkaraipattu Boys Vidyalaya and his higher education was at the Akkkaripattu Central College, which is recognized as the first National School in the Eastern Province. While studying, he participated in many programs in the field of Announcing, Singing, News Reading, and Writing. He won the National Youth Service Council All Island Award in singing the folk group song in 1989 and also for Announcing in 1992.
During a period spanning more than 11 Years as a Broadcast Journalist, he has successfully completed the Certificate in Computer Applications at N.I.B.M, and received a Diploma in Journalism at the University of Colombo. Currently, he is reading for the LL.B final year at the Open University of Sri Lanka.
His career as a Broadcaster started in 1993. Participating in the programs of S.L.B.C. In August 1995, he was selected as a relief announcer. In 1996, he was in the News Reading panel. In 1998, he started as a commentator and regional correspondent. He has reported on crises from some places for Nal makil Arengem and Vidiyum Velazi programs. He is an author of a broadcaster’s biography by the name of Neyerin Paarvail.
He has compared many state events presided by H.E. the President and Prime Minister. He is a very good commentator for live coverages. He has conducted interviews with intellectuals and political leaders, which are produced by the News and Current affairs division of S.L.B.C. He has contributed to the print media as a radio journalist. He has been serving as Broadcaster in the Tamil Service of Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation for the last eleven years.
Since joining Sri lanka Rupavahini Corporation in 2002 as a television presenter, he started off with popular Tamil live programs such as Ananthe Maalai, Vidumurai Virunthu, Uthaya Tharisenam and Kalith Thenral.
Additionally, Uvaizur Rahman has interviewed many intellectuals and politicians in Vidiyalai Noki programs. This is conducted by the News and Current Affairs division of S.L.R.C. He also presents Naaledukelil Inru, a live program which features reviews from newspapers weekly. He is also a News reader of S.L.R.C
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[edit] Quotes on Ismail Uvaizur Rahman
- "Although, he presents many programs of S.L.B.C, I can say that, he is one of the best interviewers whom I have ever seen in my life. He is a Scooping Journalist of the electronic media." Prof. Dr. Kaviko Abdul Rahaman (Poet), 2004-10-15.
- "He reads a lot and therefore his knowledge should be treated as authentic. He compiles and presents discussion and interview programs in an unaffected manner. He shows much promise among the youngsters. He is interested in putting on record the history of broadcasting in Sri Lanka.” By. K.S. Sivekumaren, (Columnist, Critic, Author) The Island (News Paper) On Wednesday 16th February, 2005.
- "As far as reading Neyerin Paarvail is concerned, it is something similar to related literature. He would have read many biographies, which are why he can create a dimension in this book." Prof. S, Sandresekeram, Faculty of Education, Colombo.
- "Whether it is Radio or Television, he presents the program in a different style. New dimension is Uvaizur Rahman's specialty." B.H.Abdul Hameed (World Tamil Broadcaster), 16th of May 2005
[edit] Politicians Interviewed
Mr. Anadesangeri (ex. mp), Mr. Alavi Moulana (Governor of Western Province), Mr. P.P.Deveraj (ex. mp), Mrs. Ferial Ashrof (Minister), Mr. Athaude Senivirathne (Minister), Mr. Chequ Issadean (Deputy Minister), Mr. Risard Baturdean (Minister), Mr. Ameer Ali (Minister) Mr. Nimal Sripala D. Silva (Minister), Mr. Sivethaasen (ex. mp), Mr. Laxman jeyekodi (ex. minister), and Mr.Vadiveal Sursh (Deputy Minister)
[edit] Intellectuals and Professionals Interviewed
Prof. K.Sivethamby, Prof. S.Sandarasegaram, Prof. Nazeema Banu, Dr. Barvin Sulthana, Prof. Chithrileka Mownakuru, Dr. Anees, Dr. Keethe Fongalan, Dr. Ganesemoorthy, Prof. Rathnejeeven Hoole, Dr. Kamesweren (Consultant E.N.T. Head & Neck Surgeon), Dr. Mareena Thaaha Refai (M.D.), Dr. Sivekumar (M.O.), Mr. V. Deveraj ( Editor of Weerekesary), Mrs. Annelaxsmi Rajathurai (Editor of Mithiren), Brigadier Daya Rathnayeke, Dr. Mrs. Thusyanthine Hoole, Mrs. Saanthi schithaaathan (Consultant), Mr. Majeed (Reading for PhD), Ms. Thurai rajah (Ass. Commissioner)
[edit] Artists Interviewed
Mr. B.H. Abdul Hameed (World Broadcaster), Mr. Maythi Sulthan (Malasiyen Broadcaster), Mr. Vimel Sokenathen (B.B.C), Mr. Mayilvagnem Sarvanentha (Senior Broadcaster), (Prof. Dr. Kaviko. Abdul Rahman (Poet), Mr. Badurtheen (Poet), Vaani Jeyeram (Singer), Manike Vinayakem (Singer), Mohammed Kaif (Indian Cricketer)
[edit] Productions at S.L.B.C
When T.U.L.F Parlimentraien Mr. Thangathurai and U.N.P Parlimentrien were assisinated, Uvaizur Rahman visited Trincomalee during the tense situation and reported from there. He produced a special program called Nerudel.
One month after the tsunami, he traveled from Pottuvil to Battichaloa and gave day-to-day live updates and produced a program called Yaathra.
Three months after the tsunami, he visited Southern Province of Sri Lanka and gave live updates from a helicopter flying 1200 feet above from 8.00 am to 6:00 pm.
[edit] Records of his Broadcasting career
Rajerate University of Sri Lanka was inaugurated by Her Excellency President of Sri Lanka Chandrika Bandarenayake Kumarathunghe in 1996 January 31, He was the Tamil Compeer of that event.
When the Sri Lankan cricket team set a world record in the Test Criket match (952/6) against India, he was the Tamil Commentator with Premesara Epesinghe and Lucien Wijeyeshinghe. When Sri Lanka were beaten by Kenya in the World Cup in 2003 he provided commentary.
S.L.B.C Muslim service belt was extended in 1996 by two hours; he was the continuity Announcer on that day and following days.
Commissioning of Transmitting station at Karaghethene in 1996, Uvaizur Rahman was commentator for the live coverage.
[edit] A Freelance Journalist
Being a Broadcaster, critic and a Freelance writer, He started writing for Thinakaran and after that Thinakkurel, Veerekesary and Suder Oli. His pen is used for the victimized people, most of the times.
To Contact
M.I.Uvaizur Rahman, No.11, Zeleski Place, Colombo.10, Sri Lanka.
+94777 761477 uvaizslbc@yahoo.com or 7761477@dialog.lk
