Wasantha Dukgannarala
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December 10,1969
Wasantha Duggannarala | |
|---|---|
| වසන්ත දුක්ගන්නාරාළ | |
| Born | Duggannaralalage Wasantha Kumara Bandara December 10,1969 Hingulwala, Kandy, Sri Lanka |
| Education | Anuradhapura Central College |
| Alma mater | University of Sri Jayewardenepura |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, dramatist, lyricist, Announcer, author, Producer, CEO |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Spouse | Manoja Priyadarshani Duggannarala |
| Children | Sandapini Duggannarala and Sandalindu Duggannarala |
Duggannaralalage Wasantha Kumara Bandara (Sinhala: වසන්ත දුක්ගන්නාරාළ), popularly as Dukaa, is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema[1][deprecated source] and stage drama[2] as well as a lyricist,[3] television host, author and media personality.[4]
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 Priyadarshani Duggannarala, and the couple has one daughter and one son, Sandapini and Sandalindu Duggannarala.[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 telecasted on TV Derana.[10][11] He then hosted the theater program Sonduru Agnyaawa telecasted on 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 telecasted 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] where he played the role of 'Maha Berana'.
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] |
| 2020 | Nim Him |
