Jagath Wickramasinghe

Jagath Wickramasinghe

Jagath Wickramasinghe (born 1966) is a Sri Lankan musician. His best known songs include "Saagara Tharangaa," "Mage Nango," "Pemvantayin Se," and "Obe Sina Langa." He is currently one of the three judges on Sirasa Superstar.cite web|url=http://www.sundayobserver.lk/2005/10/09/fea40.html|title=Sirasa super star program boosts artistes - Jagath Wickramasinghe|accessdate=2007-05-19|date=2006|publisher=Sunday Observer]

Wickramasinghe initially pursued a career as an engineer, but later decided to become a musician like his parents. His career took off after his songs were played on stations owned by the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation.

Wickramasinghe signed on as a judge on Sirasa Superstar in 2005 motivated by the chance to help musicians achieve success.

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