I am a classically trained singer, songwriter, and music director with over ten years of experience in live performances and collaborations on teledrama and short film soundtracks. I enjoy writing melodies and lyrics for my own songs as well as for other artists and soundtrack projects, and I thrive in diverse musical environments. I love blending pop, classical, and traditional influences, and I direct music for teledramas and short films both independently and with collaborators. My goal is to create engaging, expressive music that resonates with audiences across indoor and outdoor stages and on television.

VIDU KAHAPOLA ARACHCHI

I am a classically trained singer, songwriter, and music director with over ten years of experience in live performances and collaborations on teledrama and short film soundtracks. I enjoy writing melodies and lyrics for my own songs as well as for other artists and soundtrack projects, and I thrive in diverse musical environments. I love blending pop, classical, and traditional influences, and I direct music for teledramas and short films both independently and with collaborators. My goal is to create engaging, expressive music that resonates with audiences across indoor and outdoor stages and on television.

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I am a classically trained singer, songwriter, and music director with over ten years of experience in live performances and collaborations on teledrama and short film soundtracks. I enjoy writing melodies and lyrics for my own songs as well as for other artists and soundtrack projects, and I thrive in diverse musical environments.

I love blending pop, classical, and traditional influences, and I direct music for teledramas and short films both independently and with collaborators. My goal is to create engaging, expressive music that resonates with audiences across indoor and outdoor stages and on television.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Singer - Songwriter, Teledrama Music Director
January 1, 2014 - Present
Compose melodies and write lyrics for my own songs, other artists and teledrama soundtracks; deliver live vocal performances at numerous indoor and outdoor concerts, as well as on television programs; direct music for teledrama and other songs independently and in collaboration with other artists and producers.
Music and Singing for Teledrama Theme Song at Rupavahini (The Lake)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Music and singing for the theme song of The Lake teledrama (collaboration).
Music and Singing for Teledrama Theme Song at Swarnavahini (Lalai Lilai Lai)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Music and singing for the theme song of Lalai Lilai Lai (collaboration).
Lyrics, Music and Background Music Direction for Teledrama at ITN (Sandamali)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Lyrics, music and background music direction for Sandamali (collaboration).
Lyrics for Theme Song, Music and Singing at ITN (Down Town Rocket)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Lyrics for the theme song, music and singing for Down Town Rocket (teledrama dubbed from Japanese to Sinhalese).
Music Direction at Monara TV (Bigben)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Music direction for Bigben (collaboration).
Music and Singing for Theme Song and Music Direction at ITN (Murugasan)
January 1, 2023 - Present
Music and singing for the theme song and music direction for Murugasan (collaboration).
Music Direction at ITN (Outsider)
January 1, 2023 - Present
Music direction for Outsider (collaboration).
Music and Singing for Theme Song and Music Direction at ITN (Fortune Residency)
January 1, 2023 - Present
Music and singing for seven songs (including the theme song) and music direction for Fortune Residency (collaboration).
Music and Singing for Theme Song and Music Direction at ITN (Please Share This)
January 1, 2023 - Present
Music and singing for the theme song and music direction for Please Share This (collaboration).
Music and Singing for Theme Song and Music Direction at ITN (Human Errors)
January 1, 2023 - Present
Music and singing for the theme song and music direction for Human Errors (collaboration).
Music and Singing for Theme Song at Rupavahini (Thunpane)
January 1, 2022 - Present
Music and singing for the theme song of Thunpane (collaboration).

Education

Bachelor of Performing Arts (Western Music) at University of the Visual and Performing Arts, Sri Lanka
January 1, 2016 - September 6, 2025
Diploma in Counseling at Oxford Lanka Campus, Sri Lanka
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

Award for Best Sound Design of the background music of the short film Watch Hours
January 1, 2024 - September 6, 2025
Award for Best Teledrama Singing for the theme song of the teledrama Murugasan
January 1, 2024 - September 6, 2025
Nominee for Best Teledrama Singer for the teledrama Thunpane
January 1, 2024 - September 6, 2025
Nominee for Best Teledrama Music Directing for the teledrama Fortune Residency
January 1, 2024 - September 6, 2025
Nominee for Best Teledrama Song for the teledrama Fortune Residency
January 1, 2024 - September 6, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services
    uniE608 'The Lake' Theme Song
    This is a unique musical experience from a psychological thriller (TV series), for which I contributed music direction, theme song composition, and vocals.