Dinesh Subasinghe

Dinesh Subasinghe
Dinesh Subasinghe at the 'Devraka Tharu' Concert 2018 at the Nelumpokuna Theater
Dinesh Subasinghe at the 'Devraka Tharu' Concert 2018 at the Nelumpokuna Theater
Background information
Born (1979-07-10) 10 July 1979 (age 45)
Colombo, Sri Lanka
GenresFilm score, classical, Buddhist music, alternative rock, religious music, pop music, Celtic music, folk music, Sri Lankan Passion plays
Occupation(s)Composer, violinist, music arranger, music producer, music director, actor
Instrument(s)Violin, Ravanahatha, Guitar, Mandolin, Kingri, Ekthar, Banjo, Erhu
Years active1998–present
LabelsM entertainment

Dinesh Subasinghe (born 10 July 1979) is a Sri Lankan composer, violinist, and music producer. He composed Karuna Nadee, a Buddhist oratorio,[1] and re-introduced a lost, ancient musical instrument known as the ravanahatha to Sri Lanka.[2][3][4] He is also a film and television composer whose works integrate western and eastern classical music with electronic music, Buddhist music, folk music, traditional orchestral arrangements, and world music genres.[5] From 2002 to 2009 he led the pop classical band, Dee R Cee Members.[4][6]

In 2015-2016 Dinesh received Sri Lankan attention for the film score of Ho Gaana Pokuna children movie.[7] He has nominated for 10 film awards & won six awards out of that including Derana Film Awards, Presidential Film Awards, Hiru Golden Film Award & Signis Awards, in 2016-2017 . he became the most youngest composer to score music for 97 Tele-dramas for Sri Lankan TV.

Subasinghe received the Toyp Award Ten Outstanding Young Persons of the World (TOYP) in 2016 for his contribution to Sri Lankan arts.[8] In 2018 he received the 'Asia Inspiration Award' at the 2nd south Asian youth summit.[9][10] In 2019 he received the 'India Peace Prize' at the 3rd south Asian Youth summit in New Delhi India.[11]

He did the music score for Sudu Andagena Kalu Awidin teledrama and directed music of 'Tone Poem'/Baila sade & Imorich tunes musical series.[12][13]

  1. ^ "Oratorio by Dinesh". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 17 November 2017.
  2. ^ Jayawaranda, Ruwini (25 June 2012). "Going places along a tuneful path". Daily News. Retrieved 5 May 2013.
  3. ^ Sir Ondaatje, Christopher (2 June 2013). "Sri Lanka's Ravanahatha is the world's first violin".The Sunday Times Retrieved 1 August 2013.
  4. ^ a b Devapriya, Uditha (19 January 2014)."A musical missionary".Ceylon Today. Retrieved 15 March 2014.
  5. ^ The Nation (6 February 2011). "Music therapy for the mind". Retrieved 5 May 2013
  6. ^ The Sunday Times (13 January 2008). "Creative tunes". Retrieved 5 May 2013
  7. ^ "Music of Ho Gaana Pokuna". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
  8. ^ "Ten Outstanding Young Persons of Sri Lanka (TOYP) Awards for 2016 | Daily FT".
  9. ^ "Mesmerising Michelle". 14 December 2018.
  10. ^ "家庭补救措施。氧化石墨烯和身体磁性". 8 December 2021.
  11. ^ "Licypriya Kangujam conferred with the prestigious "India Peace Prize 2019" - India Education Diary". indiaeducationdiary.in. Archived from the original on 2 October 2019.
  12. ^ "'Sudu andagena kalu awidin' 99 episodes of reality - News Features | Daily Mirror".
  13. ^ http://mirrorcitizen.dailymirror.lk/2018/07/30/charitha-and-ridma-on-tone-poem/ [dead link]