Quick Info
| Profession | Rapper |
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| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Date of Birth | 31/08/1981 |
| Age | 45 years |
| Birthplace | Badulla, Sri Lanka |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Latest News about Dinesh Kanagaratnam
01/01/2025
ADK remained active in the Tamil music scene through new singles released under his label Rap Machines. His continued output reinforced his presence as a Sri Lankan rapper and music producer working across regional music markets.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Aaryan Dinesh Kanagaratnam |
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| Stage Name | ADK |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 178 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Studied Information Technology (IT) | Trichy, Tamil Nadu, India |
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Personal Life
| Marital Status | Divorced |
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Relationships & More
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Debha |
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Family
| Father | Kanagaratnam Sinnasamy |
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| Mother | Buwaneshwary Kanagaratnam |
| Siblings | Sister - Dharshi Shatrugan Ram |
| Spouse | Jasmin |
| Children | Son - Abyaan |
Career
| Debut Song | Naan Sonnal (2004) |
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| Debut Album | Cross Culture (2005) |
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Favourites
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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| Hobbies | Cycling |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Dinesh Kanagaratnam is an Indian rapper in the Tamil music industry. | |
| 2. He uses "ADK" as his stage name, derived from his initials. | |
| 3. Before pursuing music, he was a web application developer. | |
| 4. He practiced music by singing hooks and choruses in rap songs. | |
| 5. Influenced by Malaysian rappers, he writes Tamil raps. | |
| 6. Dinesh has collaborated with notable musicians like A.R. Rahman and Santhosh Narayanan. | |
| 7. His albums 'Thamila' and 'Aaryan' were released in 2012. | |
| 8. He owns the record label 'Rap Machines' and has released multiple singles under it. | |
| 9. Dinesh participated in Bigg Boss Tamil season 6 in 2022. | |
| 10. A fitness enthusiast, he finds inspiration in A.R. Rahman's music. | |
| 11. He contributed to the 'Ms. Marvel' TV series OST in 2022. | |
| 12. Dinesh quit smoking in 2020 after a 22-year habit. | |
| 13. He drinks alcohol occasionally. | |
| 14. Raised in Modara, Sri Lanka. | |
| 15. Started teaching IT courses in Sri Lanka after his studies. | |
| 16. Discovered by Vijay Antony after recording rap songs with Bathiya in 2004. | |
| 17. Known for rap battles during A.R. Rahman's concerts, often with Lady Kash and Blaaze. | |
| 18. Dinesh Kanagaratnam is a Sri Lankan R&B and hip hop artist and music producer. |
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