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T. M. Jayaratne

b. 1944

Sri Lankan singer

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About T. M. Jayaratne

Born 1944. T. M. Jayaratne is a Sri Lankan singer.

Tennakoon Mudiyanselage Jayaratne, commonly known as T. M. Jayaratne , born 13 April 1944 in Dodanwala, Sri Lanka is a popular Sri Lankan vocalist and a violinist.

He has received the Presidential Award of Sri Lanka in 1978, 1979, 1980 and 1987. In 2006 Jayaratne was awarded the best male singer award at the Raigam Tele Award Festival.

Life and career Overview Jayaratne studied at St. Anthony's College, Kandy and Maliyadeva College in Kurunegala. He recorded his first song in 1970.

Jayaratne debuted as a playback singer with "Lahiru Dahasak" written by Sunil Ariyarathne and composed by Premasiri Khemadasa. His duets with Neela Wickramasinghe also became hugely popular hits. Also he has composed music for some songs but he achieved fame as a talented vocalist.

Personal life Jayaratne is married to Malini Jayaratne and has two children. His son Isuru Jayarathne is also a singer.

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Important facts

Born
13 April 1944
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Singer
Nationality
Sri Lanka
Education
Maliyadeva College
Also known as
Tennakoon Mudiyanselage Jayaratne

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Frequently asked questions

Who is T. M. Jayaratne?

Sri Lankan singer

When was T. M. Jayaratne born?

T. M. Jayaratne was born on 13 April 1944.

What is T. M. Jayaratne's occupation?

T. M. Jayaratne is a singer.

What nationality is T. M. Jayaratne?

T. M. Jayaratne is Sri Lankan.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: T. M. Jayaratne

· Wikidata: Q7668492

· DBpedia: T. M. Jayaratne

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