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Jayantha Rathnayake (Rathnayake Arachchilage Jayantha Rathnayake) was born on 8 August, 1968 in Colombo, Sri Lanka, is a Sri Lankan musician (1969–2020). Discover Jayantha Rathnayake'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 51 years old?
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Rathnayake Arachchilage Jayantha Rathnayake |
Occupation |
Musician |
Age |
51 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
Born |
8 August, 1968 |
Birthday |
8 August |
Birthplace |
Colombo, Sri Lanka |
Date of death |
6 April, 2020 |
Died Place |
Colombo, Sri Lanka |
Nationality |
Sri Lanka
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Jayantha Rathnayake Height, Weight & Measurements
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He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Jayantha Rathnayake Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Jayantha Rathnayake worth at the age of 51 years old? Jayantha Rathnayake’s income source is mostly from being a successful musician. He is from Sri Lanka. We have estimated Jayantha Rathnayake's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Rathnayake Arachchilage Jayantha Rathnayake (8 August 1968 – 6 April 2020 as ජයන්ත රත්නායක) [Sinhala]), popularly known as Jayantha Rathnayake, was a renowned music composer, music director and a singer. One of the most popular musicians in Sri Lanka, Jayantha rose to prominence with the musical band Siha Shakthi.
He was born on 8 August 1968 in Colombo, Sri Lanka as the eldest child in a family with four siblings.
He completed education from D. S. Senanayake College, Colombo 8.
He was married and was a father of one son and one daughter.
He has been receiving treatment for cancer at the Apeksha Hospital in Maharagama for a long time.
In 2013, he became the music director for the film Peeter One directed by Bandu Samarasinghe.
He died in July 2016 at the age of 70.
Even though his parents forced him to do medicine, his passion was towards music grew since his child age.
During school times, he became a regular member in the school choir and works at several school concerts.
At the age of 12 under the guidance of Premakeerthi de Alwis, he created a melody for his father to sing in ‘Aradhana Swara Dehena’ radio program.
Meanwhile, he played Melodica for the two songs, Thani Wennata Mage Lowe and Thuru Lapalu Lathawo in the SA concert.
After school, Jayantha lead the band 'Rajantha Miyasiya'.
After few years, he joined 'Shakthi' band which later became 'Siha Shakthi'.
During this period, he associated with renowned musicians such as Ananda Perera, Anthony Surendra, Sangeeth Wickramasinghe and Jayantha Gallage.
He served as the keyboard player in the Sihashakthi band for many years and made the popular songs Oraire, Nilambare Sudu Paravi, Parasidu Karaliyadda, Sanda Muwawela and Sriya Manamath Vee.
Meanwhile, he became a usual member of his father's SA Concert.
The song Podi Kumarihamiye was sung at the concert with just two musical instruments, Tabla and Harmonium.
In that song, Jayantha became the successor to Alien de Zoysa to play the Harmonium.
Later, he became the event manager and overall music director of SA concert.
After some years, Jayantha recorded few original songs including the patriotic song Ruwan Bima and a set of romantic songs.
In all the songs, he composed music and recorded for his first CD.
He also joined with Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation and contributed many children's programmes with melodies.
Along with his brother Lelum, he released a CD called 'Esala Nil Sanda'.
He also provided music for many musical programs, chat programs and advertisements.
The first cancer-related chemotherapy was done in July 2018.
After that he had to stay in the hospital for two days for every two weeks while continuing to take the medicine.
In his final years, Jayantha and Lelum had a rift with his father, because of his father's second marriage.
Meanwhile, the father obtained a legal notice banning all songs from singing.
On 7 April 2019, a musical concert was held at the RIT Alles Auditorium, DS Senanayake College to contribute towards medical expenditure for his cancer treatment.
He died on 6 April 2020 at the age of 51 while receiving treatments.
His remains were kept at the Mahinda Panagoda Florist, Koswatta, Thalangama.
The funeral took place on 8 April 2020 at Talahena, Malabe public cemetery.
In a career spanning for more than five decades, Victor has contributed to the background music for many films as well as composed several memorable tunes.
His mother Chithra Rathnayake was a housewife.
Jayantha has two sisters, Chandani, Manjula and one brother, Lelum.
Chandani Rathnayake was a dancer and a vocalist.
His brother Lelum is also a musician and singer who worked in a musical band.
His uncle Somapala Rathnayake was a renowned musician in Sri Lanka, who worked mostly in background music for many Sinhala films and television serials.