"FEW END UP COPYING YOU BECAUSE YOU'VE BEEN DOING IT RIGHT FROM DAY ONE"
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Aaryan Dinesh Kanagaratnam was born on Sunday, 30 August 1981 (age 42 years; as of 2023) in Badulla, Sri Lanka.First he worked as an independent artist and moved to Trichy, Tamil Nadu for his higher education. He pursued information technology (IT) in college in Trichy, Tamil Nadu, India. He worked as a web application developer in many IT companies.
Family
As an independent artist Dinesh Kanagaratnam was highly supported by his parents. His father’s name is Kanagaratnam Sinnasamy, and his mother’s name is Buwaneshwary Kanagaratnam.He belongs to a Tamil Muslim family in Badulla, Sri Lanka.He has a sister named Dharshi Shatrugan Ram. Dinesh Kanagaratnam got married to Jasmin in 2009. The couple has a son named Abyaan.
Career
Dinesh started his career as an independent artist and composed albums like Cross Culture, Nagara Vaytai, Dhoom Dhaala, Uyir Poo, etc. A single – Naan Sonnal with Bathiya and Santhush marked his singing debut in the year 2005. In 2008, Dinesh work in Tamil and Telugu languages and is best known for his works like TN 07 AL 4777, Vettaikaaran, Odipolama, Lingaa, Race Gurram, Sahasam Swasaga Sagipo, S3, etc. Two years later he released his first album – Cross Culture with Gajan Maheson. The song – “Cross Culture” went viral over net and Dinesh became an established singer through his debut album.
His personal interests includes music, singing, composing, and collaborating with other artists in the industry.
Awards
In 2013 he won 3 awards for Best Sri Lankan Tamil Video at Derana Music Video Awards.
Won Award as an independent artist for Best Dance Song for "Hollaback Muniamma" at VIMA Awards 2014.