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Ajantha Ranasinghe (Ranasinghe Arachchilage Ajantha Sarath Kumara Ranasinghe) was born on 30 May, 1940 in Thalammahara, Kurunegala, Ceylon, is an A sri lankan journalist. Discover Ajantha Ranasinghe's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 75 years old?

Popular As Ranasinghe Arachchilage Ajantha Sarath Kumara Ranasinghe
Occupation Broadcaster, lyricist, poet, novelist
Age 75 years old
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Born 30 May, 1940
Birthday 30 May
Birthplace Thalammahara, Kurunegala, Ceylon
Date of death 27 February, 2016
Died Place Colombo National Hospital, Sri Lanka
Nationality Sri Lanka

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Who Is Ajantha Ranasinghe's Wife?

His wife is Sarojini Weeratunga

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Wife Sarojini Weeratunga
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Children Saranga Ranasinghe Devalochana Ranasinghe

Ajantha Ranasinghe Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ajantha Ranasinghe worth at the age of 75 years old? Ajantha Ranasinghe’s income source is mostly from being a successful Broadcaster. He is from Sri Lanka. We have estimated Ajantha Ranasinghe's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Broadcaster

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1940

Ranasinghe Arachchilage Ajantha Sarath Kumara Ranasinghe (30 May 1940 – 27 February 2016), popularly as Ajantha Ranasinghe, was an award winning Sri Lankan journalist, lyricist, poet, and novelist.

Considered one of the most iconic and prolific lyricists ever produced in the country, over the course of a 40 year career he contributed to nearly 60 films and more than 400 songs.

Ajantha Ranasinghe was born on 30 May 1940 in Thalammahara, a small village in the Kurunegala district.

After obtaining his primary education at the Pannala Government School, he moved to Colombo and resumed his studies at St. John's College, Nugegoda.

He left after completing the GCE Ordinary Level Exams.

Ranasinghe was married to daughter of late singer Kokiladevi Weeratunga, Sarojini Weeratunge.

Ranasinghe's uncle Asoka Pieris was a well known dramatist, and he came under his influence and through that got to showcase his talent over the airwaves.

At a very young age, Ranasinghe wrote Buddhist songs to the Lama Mandapaya, a program on Radio Ceylon hosted by Karunaratne Abeysekera.

He participated in another program, Radio Magazine, organised by the filmmaker K. A. W. Perera.

1964

His first published work, Thivanka Rekha, a poetry collection, came out in 1964.

He wrote poetry and short stories for the children's pages of Silumina and Peramuna.

His poetry was frequently published in Silumina, Vanitha Viththi, and Lankadeepa.

Eventually he was selected as a staff reporter at Dinamina.

He would graduate from and to the posts of Sub Editor, Local News Editor, Additional Chief Sub Editor, Chief Sub Editor, Features Editor, and Chief Editor of Navayugaya.

After three decades in journalism, Ranasinghe began writing lyrics for popular singers.

His verses became highly popular among the public.

Award after award followed, from the Sarasaviya, OCIC, State Literary, Raigam, Sumathi, and Kumaratunga Munidasa ceremonies.

In addition to being a lyricist, Ranasinghe was also a B Grade Radio Ceylon singer.

1976

Dr. Ranasinghe contributed over 300 lyrics to Sinhala films since 1976 with his debut, Wasana.

Ajantha Ranasinghe wrote more than 400 lyrics for singers across several generations.

2016

Ranasinghe died at the Colombo National Hospital on 27 February 2016 after a minor accident right opposite his house three days earlier.

His remains were kept at No. 11/4, Ranasinghe Mawatha, Hiripitiya, Pannipitiya at his son's residence.

The funeral was held on 29 February 2016 at the Borella Cemetery.