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Somapala Rathnayake (Rathnayake Arachchilage Somapala) was born on 7 November, 1947 in Kadugannawa, Kandy, Sri Lanka, is a Sri Lankan music director. Discover Somapala 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 69 years old?

Popular As Rathnayake Arachchilage Somapala
Occupation Actor · composer
Age 69 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born 7 November, 1947
Birthday 7 November
Birthplace Kadugannawa, Kandy, Sri Lanka
Date of death 18 July, 2017
Died Place Colombo National Hospital
Nationality Sri Lanka

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Who Is Somapala Rathnayake's Wife?

His wife is Mary Margaret Mayadunne (m. 1970)

Family
Parents Rathnayake Arachchilage Don James (father)Abeykoon Mayadunnelage Sumanawathi (mother)
Wife Mary Margaret Mayadunne (m. 1970)
Sibling Not Available
Children 4

Somapala Rathnayake Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Somapala Rathnayake worth at the age of 69 years old? Somapala Rathnayake’s income source is mostly from being a successful artist. He is from Sri Lanka. We have estimated Somapala Rathnayake's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1947

Rathnayake Arachchilage Somapala (Sinhala:සෝමපාල රත්නායක; 7 November 1947 – 18 July 2017), popularly known as Somapala Rathnayake, was a Sri Lankan actor, composer, lyricist and a renowned musician.

Rathnayake was born on 7 November 1947 in a small village near Kadugannawa as the fourth of the family with 10 siblings.

His father was Rathnayake Arachchilage Don James.

He was popularly known as Rathnayake Veda Mahaththaya, was an apothecary and sang "noorthi gee," a type of Sinhala folk songs.

His mother was Abeykoon Mayadunnelage Sumanawathi.

He was educated at Kadugannawa Junior School and then attended to Kadugannawa Maha Vidyalaya for secondary education.

He learned music under K.M. Sugathapala at the school.

One of his elder brothers, Victor Rathnayake is a renowned musician in Sri Lanka.

Victor has two daughters and two sons from first marriage with Chithra Rathnayake.

His daughter Chandani is a dancer and a vocalist.

His elder son Jayantha Rathnayake was a renowned musician and composer.

Jayantha started his music career as the keyboard player in Sihashakthi musical band.

Jayantha was married as has one daughter and one son.

His younger son Lelum is also a musician and singer who worked in a musical band.

1960

In 1960s, he joined with farmer's army.

After few years of work, then he joined with Wildlife Department.

He worked in the job for only one month.

He was married to longtime partner, Mary Margaret Mayadunne.

He met Mary during music classes at Heywood academy.

1968

In 1968, he attended to the State Music College, now known as the Institute of Aesthetic Studies.

Then he learned Western music under R.A. Chandrasena.

At that time, he attended to the music classes conducted by Premasiri Khemadasa.

He started to play cello under the guidance of M. K. Rocksamy and then from Miss Joyce at Ceylon Symphony.

He became the only cello artist in the preceding years of 60s and 70s in every film.

1969

Rathnayake joined cinema as a backing violin player under Khemadasa for the film Hanthane Kathawa directed by Sugathapala Senarath Yapa in 1969.

The country's first cartoon film, Dutugemunu by Givantha Arthasadge was his first film as a musical director.

Unfortunately, the film was only screened one day.

Subsequently, he composed music for the blockbuster film Handaya.

The film won several awards and received positive reviews from critics.

1970

They married in September 1970.

It was the only day that he shaved his beard completely.

She is a retired music teacher.

The couple has four children, where one died at very small age.

His daughter and two sons are not related to music.

2017

On 17 July 2017, he was admitted to the Colombo National Hospital due to a sudden illness.

He died on 18 July 2017 at the age of 69 while receiving treatments.

The remains were placed at his residence at No: 78/C, Bopitiya Road, Uswetakeiyawa.

The funeral took place on 20 July 2017 at the Hunupitiya Cemetery.

He went to M.G.P music academy to learn music under Ananda Perera's father.

2020

On 6 April 2020, Jayantha Rathnayake died at the age of 52 while receiving treatments at Apeksha Hospital, Maharagama.