He participated in another program, Radio Magazine, organised by the filmmaker K. His first published work, Thivanka Rekha, a poetry collection, came out in 1964. He wrote poetry and short stories for the children's pages of Silumina and Peramuna. His poetry was frequently published in Silumina, Vanitha Viththi, and Lankadeepa. Eventually he was selected as a staff reporter at Dinamina. He would graduate from and to the posts of Sub Editor, Local News Editor, Additional Chief Sub Editor, Chief Sub Editor, Features Editor, and Chief Editor of Navayugaya. Career as a lyricist Īfter three decades in journalism, Ranasinghe began writing lyrics for popular singers. His verses became highly popular among the public. Award after award followed, from the Sarasaviya, OCIC, State Literary, Raigam, Sumathi, and Kumaratunga Munidasa ceremonies.
Consultant at the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC).Provincial News Editor and Local News Editor at Dinamina.In addition to being a lyricist, Ranasinghe was also a B Grade Radio Ceylon singer.
