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| Born | 30 May 1940 Thalammahara, Kurunegala, Ceylon |
| Died | 27 February 2016 (aged 68) Colombo National Hospital, Sri Lanka |
| Citizenship | Sri Lankan |
| Education | St.John's College, Nugegoda |
| Occupation(s) | Broadcaster, lyricist, poet, novelist |
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Ajantha Ranasinghe (30 May 1940 – ), was a prominent Sri Lankan award winning journalist, lyricist, poet and a novelist.[1] Considered as one of the best lyricist ever produced in the country, Dr. Ranasinghe has contributed to nearly 60 films and more than 400 song lyrics.[2]
Personal life
Ajantha Ranasinghe was born on 30 May 1940 in Thalammahara, a small village in Kurunegala district. After few years at the village school, he moved to Colombo and studied at the St. John’s College, Nugegoda.[3]
Ranasinghe was married to daughter of late singer Kokiladevi Weeratunga, Sarojini Weeratunge. She was also an A Grade Radio Ceylon singer.[4]
Journalist career
His uncle Asoka Pieris is also a well known dramatist. Since very young age, Ranasinghe started to write Buddhist songs to the Lama Mandapaya of Radio Ceylon under Karunaratne Abeysekera.Cite error: The <ref> tag has too many names (see the help page). He wrote poetry and short stories for the children's page of Silumina and Peramuna newspapers. After becoming a teenager, Ranasinghe showcased his writing skills with composing verses for the Silumina, Vanitha Viththi and Lankadeepa publications.[4] This habit eventually become his first profession, when he was selected as a staff reporter in the Dinamina publication of Lake House. Through all media ranks from Sub Editor, Local News Editor, Additional Chief Sub Editor, Chief Sub Editor and Features Editor to the Chief Editor of Navayugaya Newspaper, Dr. Ajantha Ranasinghe proved his talents in the media sector.[5]
As a lyricist
After three decades of journalist career, he started to write lyrics for famous singers of his generation.Cite error: The <ref> tag has too many names (see the help page). His verses became trademarks and highly popularized among the public.[4] He was adjudged with all the local award ceremonies for best lyrics such as Sarasaviya, OCIC Honorary, State Literary, Raigam, Sumathi and Kumaratunga Munidasa awards.Cite error: A <ref> tag is missing the closing </ref> (see the help page).[6] His remains were kept at No. 11/4, Ranasinghe Mawatha, Hiripitiya, Pannipitiya in son's residence.[4]
Notable lyrics
Ajantha Ranasinghe has wrote more than 400 lyrics to singers across several generations.[7]
- Pokuru Pokuru Mal Senakili
- Indunil Gangulal
- Mangala Mal Dama
- Punchi Dawaswala
- Kalpana Lowa Mal Wane
- Siri Bo Meda
- Ninda Nene Rathriye
- Mata Wasana
- Raththaran Pem Purane
- Hanga Gallene
- Pemathura Hengum
- Nirvana Swarna Dwarayen
Author work
References
- ^ "In retrospect of late Ajantha Ranasinghe". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 15 February 2018.
- ^ "Death of Ajantha Ranasinghe". Daily News. Retrieved 15 February 2018.
- ^ "Veteran lyricist Dr. Ajantha Ranasinghe passes away". Ada Derana. Retrieved 15 February 2018.
- ^ a b c d "Ajantha Ranasinghe tribute". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 15 February 2018.
- ^ "Biography of Ajantha Ranasinghe". Sooriya. Retrieved 15 February 2018.
- ^ "Dr. Ajantha Ranasinghe passes away". he Official Government News Portal of Sri Lanka. Retrieved 15 February 2018.
- ^ "Written by Ajantha Ranasinghe". www.sinhalasongbook.com. Retrieved 15 February 2018.
- ^ "Thunpath Rata". Sarasavi Bookshop. Retrieved 15 February 2018.
- ^ "Thiwanka Rekha". Sarasavi Bookshop. Retrieved 15 February 2018.