Age, Biography and Wiki
Vijaya Ramanayake (Wijasiri Prathapasinghe Ramanayake) was born on 1 April, 1945 in Matara, Sri Lanka, is an A sri lankan film producer. Discover Vijaya Ramanayake'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 71 years old?
| Popular As |
Wijasiri Prathapasinghe Ramanayake |
| Occupation |
film producer, music producer, songwriter, journalist, author |
| Age |
71 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aries |
| Born |
1 April, 1945 |
| Birthday |
1 April |
| Birthplace |
Matara, Sri Lanka |
| Date of death |
26 October, 2016 |
| Died Place |
Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| Nationality |
Sri Lanka
|
We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 1 April.
He is a member of famous artist with the age 71 years old group.
Vijaya Ramanayake Height, Weight & Measurements
At 71 years old, Vijaya Ramanayake height not available right now. We will update Vijaya Ramanayake's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
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.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Vijaya Ramanayake Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Vijaya Ramanayake worth at the age of 71 years old? Vijaya Ramanayake’s income source is mostly from being a successful artist. He is from Sri Lanka. We have estimated Vijaya Ramanayake's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
artist |
Vijaya Ramanayake Social Network
| Instagram |
|
| Linkedin |
|
| Twitter |
|
| Facebook |
|
| Wikipedia |
|
| Imdb |
|
Timeline
Vijaya Ramanayake (විජය රාමනායක ; 1 April 1945 – 26 October 2016) is a Sri Lankan film and music producer, songwriter, journalist and author.
He was the founder and producer of Tharanga Music and Film.
Ramanayake was the first to introduce compact cassette tapes to Sri Lanka.
Vijaya Ramanayake was born 1 April 1945 in Matara, Sri Lanka to Don Deonis Ramanayake (Dondra Head Lighthousekeeper) and Dona Coraneliya Wimala.
In his late teens, Ramanayake came to Colombo and worked as an advertising canvasser for the Lakehouse newspaper organisation and then as a journalist.
Ramanayake authored two books, one of which is a children's book.
Gamperaliya is a 1963 film adapted for screen from the first part of a trilogy of novels by Martin Wickramasinghe.
The film was internationally acclaimed, winning numerous awards and screened at the Cannes Film festival.
In the late 1970s and 1980s many of the country's top hits were produced and in some cases even written by Ramanayake.
The countries key classical music titles are owned and distributed under the Tharanga label.
In 1978, Ramanayake began Tharanga Records, and quickly dominated the music market.
Under the Tharanga label he released Sri Lanka's first audio cassette; Milton Mallawarachchi's Anytime, Anywhere.
In the early 1980s Ramanayake expanded the Tharanga label into production and distribution of popular feature films in Sri Lanka.
In the late 1980s, Ramanayake purchased the rights and ownership of Ranmuthu Duwaa, a film made in 1962 by British director Mike Wilson and financed by Arthur C. Clarke.
The asset is a landmark of Sri Lankan cinema, it is extremely popular and also the first colour film in the country.
The film was one of Ramanayake's favourites growing up, he took great pride in having it under his banner.
In the late 1980s Ramanayake branched into the finance world with several other partners and created Tharanga Investments Ltd.
The company ran a public bus service, imported vehicles for sale and invested in a number of other projects throughout the country and in Singapore.
This venture was short lived and was unsuccessful.
His first film in 1981 Aradhana (Invitation) is a tale of love, separation and reconciliation, directed by Wijaya Dharmasri and featuring Malani Fonseka, Ravindra Randeniya, Anoja Weerasinghe and Ramanayake's then 3-year-old son Tharanga.
The film was both a critical and a popular success.
Ramanayake continued the production of part two and three in the trilogy, Kaliyugaya (Age of Darkness) 1982, and in Yuganthaya (End Of An Era) 1983.
All three films were directed by Lester James Peries and starred Gamini Fonseka.
The trilogy was widely popular.
In 1987 Ramanayake produced Maldeniye Simion, for which he won a Sarasaviya Award for 'Best Picture'.
The film also earned a Silver Peacock Award at the International Film Festival of India.
In 1988 Ramanayake moved to Canada with his wife Nelum and son, Tharanga.
While there, he produced a Sri Lankan radio program, put on concerts by popular Sri Lankan artists and screened a number of Sri Lankan theatrical releases in Toronto.
Ramanayake returned to Sri Lanka in the late 1990s and successfully relaunched his Tharanga record store.
A number of stores were in various shopping districts within Colombo.
His wife Nelum later joined him in Colombo.
His son Tharanga remained in Toronto, Canada.
Ramanayake became terminally ill with cancer at the age of 71.
He passed away 4 months after his diagnosis on 26 October 2016.
