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Duggannaralalage Wasantha Kumara Bandara (වසන්ත දුක්ගන්නාරාළ ^[si]) [Sinhala]), popularly as Dukaa, is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema[1] and stage drama[2] as well as a lyricist,[3] television host, author and media personality.[4]

Wasantha Duggannarala වසන්ත දුක්ගන්නාරාළ
Born	Duggannaralalage Wasantha Kumara Bandara Hingulwala, Kandy
Nationality	Sri Lankan
Education	Anuradhapura Central College
Alma mater	University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Occupation	Actor, dramatist, lyricist, Announcer, author, Producer, CEO
Years active	1995–present
Spouse	Manoja Priyadarshani Duggannarala
Children	Sandalindu Duggannarala https://g.co/kgs/drz1Dt, Sandapini Palingu Duggannarala

Personal life

He was born in Hingulwala, Kandy. He completed primary education Kahatagasdigiliya Primary School and then secondary education from Anuradhapura Central College.[5] He is a graduate of University of Sri Jayewardenepura.[6]

He is married to Manoja and the couple has one daughter and one son, Sandapini and Sandalindu.[7]

Drama career

In 1995, he joined with Sawana radio channel as a professional journalist under the guidance of Jackson Anthony.[5] During school times, he produced stage plays such as Seeruwen Sitin and Ghathakayo. Then he acted in many popular stage plays during university life, such as Paraassa, Dewaraii, Yakshagamanaya, Deweni Mahinda and Derdandaa.[8]

On 2 April 2016, he conducted a show titled Dukaa at Nelum Pokuna Theater to celebrate 25 years in media career.[9] He produced a stage drama Baala Samaagama along with Mihira Sirithilaka and Ajith Lokuge.[8]

Television career

He also acted in the popular television serial Ingammaruwa. He hosted the television reality program CIC Shoora Goviya for two seasons, which was telecast in TV Derana.[10][11] He then hosted the theater program Sonduru Agnyaawa telecasted in ITN. He along with fellow actor Ajith Lokuge became the winners of reality show Star City Comedy Season.[12]

He is the founder of television company, Right Brain Networks. He produced two programs through the company – Agree with Murali and Raeta Raeta. Both programs are telecast on ITN.[13]

Author work

He has published two books – Man Sinhayata Bayai Nangiye and U Thamai Duka.[14]

Filmography

His maiden cinema acting came through 1998 film Julietge Bhumikawa directed by Jackson Anthony.[15] Then he worked with Jackson again in the 2008 blockbuster hit Aba.[16]

As actor

Year	Film	Role	Ref.
1998	Julietge Bhumikawa
2008	Aba	Maha Berana	[17]
2014	Siri Daladagamanaya	Prince Ksheerajanthu	[18]

As lyricist

Year	Film	Ref.
2006	Anjalika	[19]
2007	Asai Man Piyabanna	[20]
2008	Adaraye Namayen	[21]
2009	Dancing Star	[22]
2011	Challenges	[23]
2019	Thiththa Aththa	[24]
TBD	Nim Him

Lyrics

He has contributed to more than 300[5] popular songs ranges from classical pop, R&B, Blues and Hip Hop genre.[25][26] In 1996, he wrote the popular song Man Sinhayata Bayay Nangiye for Senanayake Weraliyadde. In 2000, he composed popular hit Ran Kurahan Mala for BnS. And the song Mal Pan Podak written for BnS became the song of the millennial youth. Then he wrote the song Nethra. After that Dushyanth Weeraman, Iraj Weeraratne, Chinthi and Ranindu come into the field while working. Dushyanth's song Pana Senehasa was also very popular. Then he came with the song Ahankara Nagare for Ranidu Lankage. It became the most popular song on the index.[7]

Also, he made the song Sokoari for newcomer Chinthi. He was reprimanded for writing the song Sokari which later became a social issue. The song Sokari is the only song that was censored with only one word. The word 'Kansa' (meaning "Cannabis") was censored and published in the media. And then, Duka wrote the first ringing tone song in Sri Lanka, Ahankara Nagare. The he wrote the song Ravum Kade for Gayantha Perera and song Hanthane for Ashanti de Alwis. For Romesh and Lakshan, he wrote the song Ma Desa Neth Nopiya Balapoo. Meanwhile, Govi Geethaya and Api Wenuwen Api songs even won awards.[7]

Selected lyrics

References

External links

• Lips kissing was there in 'night rider' also – Dukgannarala
• All the President’s media
• Christmas Festival at Maharagama Cancer Centre, Pediatric Auditorium
• දුකාගේ දුක අධිකරණයේ වමාරන්න හදයි
• ශූර ගොවියා තෝරන්න එස්‌ එම්. එස්‌. වලින් බෑ... දුර්වලයෙකුට එන්නත් බෑ
• Wijeya shines at J’pura awards

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