Dhanapala Udawaththa
Dhanapala Udawatta ධනපාල උඩවත්ත | |
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| Born | Thelge Wayaman Peiris 1 November Moratuwa, Sri Lanka |
| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Education | Sri Sunandopananda Vidyalaya |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, justice of the peace |
| Spouse | Shiromi Damayanthi de Silva |
| Children | 2 |
| Awards | Kala Bhushana Kolomtota Bhushana |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1965–present |
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Kala Bhushana Thelge Wayaman Peiris (Sinhala: ධනපාල උඩවත්ත; born 1 November), popularly known by stage name Dhanapala Udawatta, is a Sri Lankan singer. An indispensable singer on the outdoor stage, Udawaththa has been able to show his talents and sang several popular baila songs such as Ae Neela Warala, Ma Adaraneeya Mage Amma Wethatai, Man Italiye Thani Una, Nelum Wile Nelum Nelana and Ranga Nadeeka.