Shanthikumar was invited to see D.T.’s production and Shanthikumar was very happy and invited him write lyrics for the film Asokamala.
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He first wrote the lyrics to "Shanthame Rathriye" for the film Asokamala in 1947.
This young Prince, fell in love with a beautiful Chandala girl named Asokamala.
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Prince Saliya was told that he would not be able to become the King, if he continues his love affair with Asokamala.
D.T was introduced to Mohammed Gauss who was the composer of Asokamala and he went to Kotahena to write lyrics.