Dinesh Kanagaratnam facts for kids
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Aaryan Dinesh Kanagaratnam
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| Background information | |
| Born | 31 August 1981 Badulla, Sri Lanka |
| Origin | Sri Lanka |
| Genres | Hip hop, R&B |
| Occupation(s) | Music producer, rapper, playback singer |
| Years active | 2004–present |
Aaryan Dinesh Kanagaratnam, also known as A. D. K. or Dinesh Kanagaratnam, is a talented musician from Sri Lanka. He is known for his R&B and hip hop music. He writes and performs songs in Tamil language. A.D.K. also often works with music directors in Tamil cinema, singing songs for movies.
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A.D.K.'s Early Life and Music Journey
Dinesh was born in Badulla, Sri Lanka, and grew up in Modara. He studied information technology (IT) in India. After his studies, he taught IT courses in Sri Lanka. But his real passion was music! He started working with local musicians in his free time.
How A.D.K. Started in Music
In 2004, a Sri Lankan artist named Bathiya gave him a chance. Dinesh began recording rap songs. Later, he was discovered by Vijay Antony, a music director. They worked together on the song "Aathichudi" for the movie TN 07 AL 4777 in 2009. This song was a new version of "Surangani" from Dinesh's first independent album, Tamizha. In 2005, he also made an album called Cross Culture with songs in Tamil, Sinhala, and English.
Working with Famous Music Directors
Dinesh's big break in the movie industry came with the song "Magudi." This was his first time working with the famous music composer A. R. Rahman. The song was for the movie Kadal (2013). He also sang "Mun Sellada" with Anirudh Ravichander for the film Manithan (2016).
A.D.K. and another rapper, Sri Rascol, started their own music label called Rap Machines. They have created many rap songs together.
A.D.K.'s Work in Movies and Concerts
Dinesh continued to work in Tamil and Telugu movies. He wrote and performed English rap songs for movie soundtracks. Some of these include the title song "Maayon" for Mersal (2017), composed by A. R. Rahman. He also sang "Gala Gala" with Megha from Race Gurram. He even worked on the movie 2.0 (2018).
A.D.K. has performed in many concerts around the world. He has toured in Sri Lanka, the Middle East, India, Malaysia, and Singapore. He is well-known for his exciting rap battles during A. R. Rahman's concerts. He often performs alongside artists like Lady Kash and Blaaze. In January 2019, he performed with Bathiya and Santhush at a concert called Oba Nisa in Sri Lanka.
A.D.K.'s Music: Songs and Albums
A.D.K. has released many of his own songs and albums. He has also sung many songs for movies.
Independent Songs and Albums
- 2005 - Cross Culture
- 2009 - "Nagara Vaytai", "Kuruvi"
- 2011 - "Dhoomi Dhaala"
- 2012 - Aaryan (includes "Goka Pearu", "Kuruvi", "Hollaback Muniamma", "You Ate My Money")
- 2015 - "Uyir Poo"
- 2016 – present - RAP MACHINES (includes "AYM Tribute", "Vellai Poove", "Maayavi", "Pudhiya Era", "Hollaback Muaniamma 2", and more)
- 2017 - "Yeanadi Penne" (with IRAJ and Krish Manoj), "ADK 155 Documentary Film"
- 2018 - "Kannaley Kollathey"
- 2019 - RAP MACHINES: "Poraali Elvi" (ft ADK), "2.0 X Petta Mashup" (by Allan Preetham ft ADK)
Playback Singing for Movies
A.D.K. has lent his voice to many popular movie songs. Here are some of them:
- 2009: "Aathichudi" from TN-07 AL 4777
- 2009: "Oru Chinna Thamarai" from Vettaikaran
- 2009: "Odipalama" from Odipolama
- 2010: "Kattradhu Kalavu" from Kattradhu Kalavu
- 2012: "Magudi Magudi" from Kadal
- 2014: "Oh Nanba" from Lingaa
- 2014: "Vaddi" from Burma
- 2014: "Gala Gala" from Race Gurram
- 2015: "Yennama Ipadi panreengalaema (Imman Mix)" from Rajinimurugan
- 2015: "Kaara Attakkaaraa" from O Kadhal Kanmani
- 2016: "Showkali" and "Thalli Pogadhey" from Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada
- 2016: "Showkalli" and "Vellipomaakey" from Sahasam Swasaga Sagipo
- 2016: "Mun Sellada" from Manithan
- 2016: "Universal Cop" from Si3
- 2017: "Maayon" (Title Track & BGM) from Mersal
- 2018: "Veera Thamizhan" from 7UP Madras Gig
- 2018: "Vedingu Pasangge" from Vedigundu Pasangge
- 2019: "Rockstar Robber" from Sindhubaadh
- 2024: "Aiyo Ma" from Romeo
A.D.K. on Television
A.D.K. has also appeared on television.
- 2022-2023: He was a contestant on Bigg Boss (Tamil season 6) on Star Vijay channel.
See also
In Spanish: Dinesh Kanagaratnam para niños
