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Filming for the film Ashokamala began nearby. Amaradeva was introduced to Mohamed Ghouse Master, who was in charge of the film's music. After seeing Amaradeva's talent, he hired him as the top violinist in his orchestra. Amaradeva dropped out of college to accompany Ghouse to India to work on the project. He'd taken on three roles: Acting, singing, dancing

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his songs are mostly classical.
Primarily using traditional instruments like sitars, tablas and harmoniums, Amaradeva incorporated Sinhala folk music with Indian ragas in his work.
Wakkada Langa
Sasara Wasana thuru
Mindada heesara
Sanda horen horen
giman harina
kolonthota
Pera dinayaka ma
tharu Arundathi
pile padura
paramitha

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Amaradeva was born the youngest of seven children to a carpenter, Wannakuwatta Waduge Don Ginoris Perera, and Balapuwaduge Maggie Weslina Mendis at Janapriya Mawatha in Koralawella, Moratuwa.

Amardeva was introduced to music at a young age by his father who crafted and fixed violins at Moratumulla Wadu Kaarmika Vidyalaya  Amaradeva would often strum the violin while his mother sang hymns. Amaradeva's elder brother taught Indian classical music to him. Amaradeva was presented with his instrument on his seventh birthday which was a Japanese made tin violin by his father

Amaradeva obtained his early education under Ven. Malankara Nayaka Tero of the Koralawella temple. .

Amaradeva entered Sri Sumangala College, Panadura after finishing his primary education with a scholarship for English. he formed a friendship with the music teacher and principal Danister Thomas Fernando, who was the elder brother of Amaradeva's first music teacher W. J. Fernando. who was living in Kalutara helped Amaradeva get into Kalutara Vidyalaya and subsequently to Siddharta Vidyalaya Balapitiya

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At one of Sunil Santha's concerts, young Amaradeva met Sunil Santha, a well - known artist at the time. Sunil Santha requested Amaradeva to test at chithrasena studios since he showed a great amount of interest. Amaradeva impressed Sunil and Chithrasena by performing in front of them.

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He was married to Wimala Gunaratne in 1962. She was from Musaeus College. She was a teacher, who completed Twenty years of teaching career. Meanwhile, Wimala joined with a dance troupe conducted by Panibharatha and excelled in her acting abilities . The couple has three children: Ranjana, Subhani, and Priyanvada. Wimala Amaradeva died on 8 March 2021 at the age of 86.

While attending the school, he won a poetry contest held at the Moratuwa Vidyalaya. Amaradeva also led the school choir to a triumphant showing at a contest held by the Colombo Arts Society. His poetry win prompted school teachers to get him a showcase to recite poetry on Radio Ceylon. In 1945 Amaradeva won a gold medal at a music and violin contest held by Jana Kala Mandalaya Amaradeva's fame that was limited only to the Koralawella, started spreading over other areas. Because of his increasing popularity, several schools offered him scholarships.

he was subsequently picked to lead the village choir. He was first entered into Sri Saddharmodaya Buddhist mixed School in Koralawella. The principal of that school, Mr Ku. Jo. Fernando was an active member of Hela Hawula and had a close connection with Kumaratunga Munidasa. He knew about Amaradeva's talent and introduced him to Kumaratunga. Amaradeva was lucky to be appreciated by Kumaratunga for his singing talent. Since he had a chance to accompany all these scholars during his childhood, he had an interest in national identity and language. When he was studying in grade five at Koralawella School, a music teacher called Mr W. J. Fernando was transferred to his school from Kalutara. Hence, W.J. Fernando was the first school music teacher of Amaradeva. He realized Amaradeva's talent and directed him on singing and playing. Under his guidance, Amaradeva won all the school singing competitions