rookantha is tagged as: Rookantha Goonatillaka (born 5 September 1959) is a popular Sri Lankan singer, songwriter and composer. Rookantha started his career as a solo singer in late 1980s. He frequently duets with his wife Chandralekha Perera. Rookantha is one of the most successful musicians in Sri Lankan pop industry. His albums have sold around 500,000 copies in Sri Lanka. Music Rookantha Goonatillake originally in 1976 pursued a career as a composer. In 1985 he found himself without a singer to provide the vocals on one of his compositions, “Bambara Pahasa.” With a deadline hanging over him, Goonatillake provided the vocals himself beginning his career as a singer. His song “DIGANTHAYE” featured in the “WORLD CHART SHOW” produced by RADIO EXPRESS in L.A during the late 90’s. Rookantha has got awards as: BEST PLAYBACK SINGER OF THE YEAR 1994 (‘Suwanda Danee’ from film ‘Saptha Kanya’)and 1995 (‘Siyumali Rosa Malee’from film ‘Chitti’ ) He recently appeared as one of the main judges in a reality talent show “SIRASA SUPER STAR” (American Idol concept) Rookantha’s most recent album was named “MAIME INDAN” which was released on the 21st of August 2005 along with his wife Ch... Read More About rookantha Biography...  Send rookantha ringtones to your cell
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