Wasantha Dukgannarala


Wasantha Bandara Dukgannarala ), popularly as Dukaa, is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema and stage drama as well as a lyricist, television host, author and media personality.

Personal life

He was born in Hingulwala, Kandy. He completed primary education Kahatagasdigiliya Primary School and then secondary education from Anuradhapura Central College. He is a graduate of University of Sri Jayewardenepura.

Drama career

In 1995, he joined with Sawana radio channel as a professional journalist under the guidance of Jackson Anthony. During school times, he produced stage plays such as Seeruwen Sitin and Ghathakayo. Then he acted in many popular stage plays during university life, such as Paraassa, Dewaraii, Yakshagamanaya, Deweni Mahinda and Derdandaa.
On 2 April 2016, he conducted a show titled Dukaa at Nelum Pokuna Theater to celebrate 25 years in media career. He produced a stage drama Baala Samaagama along with Mihira Sirithilaka and Ajith Lokuge.

Television career

He hosted the television reality program CIC Shoora Goviya for two seasons, which was telecast in TV Derana. He then hosted the theater program Sonduru Agnyaawa telecasted in ITN. He along with fellow actor Ajith Lokuge became the winners of reality show Star City Comedy Season.
He is the founder of television company, Right Brain Networks. He produced two programs through the company – Agree with Murali and Raeta Raeta. Both programs are telecast on ITN.

Author work

He has published two books – Man Sinhayata Bayai Nangiye and U Thamai Duka.

Filmography

His maiden cinema acting came through 1998 film Julietge Bhumikawa directed by Jackson Anthony. Then he worked with Jackson again in the 2008 blockbuster hit Aba.

As actor

As lyricist

Lyrics

He has contributed to more than 300 popular songs ranges from classical pop, R&B, Blues and Hip Hop genre.

Selected lyrics