Randhir Witana

Randhir Yasendra Witana, known simply as Randhir, is a Sri Lankan rapper and songwriter.

Randhir was educated at Royal College, Colombo,

Randhir began his professional music career as a member of the first rap group of Sri Lanka Brown Boogie Nation. Later he collaborated with Sri Lankan hip hop duo BnS, featuring on their first hip hop single "Siri Sangabodhi". In the early years of his career, Randhir collaborated with many popular young Sri Lankan artists, notably BnS featuring as a hip hop artist on many of the group's 'club tracks'.

In 2006, Randhir released his debut single "Namal Mitak". "Namal Mitak" was composed by Randhir and produced by Sachith Peiris. The release of "Namal Mitak" marked Randhir's entry into the Sri Lankan music industry as a solo artist and won him much acclaim among music lovers of all ages. The song topped many Sri Lankan radio charts while video recordings of his live performances were given heavy rotation on many Sri Lankan TV channels.

Randhir released his debut solo album Namal Mitak on 23 September 2008, through Universal Music & M Entertainment. The release of a music video for "Ojaye" ( which was another popular hit single) followed soon after the release of the album. The music video for "Ojaye" was awarded the prize for the best choreography at the Derana Music Video Awards 2010.

In August 2008 Randhir represented Sri Lanka as the country's Dance & Electronic Music Ambassador at the C/O POP Music Festival in Cologne, Germany.

In Nov/December 2008 Randhir volunteered to be the spokesperson for an AIDS Awareness Campaign by the National STD & AIDS Control Program [NSACP] of Sri Lanka. On 10 December 2008, Randhir received an award from the NSACP in recognition of his contribution towards AIDS prevention in Sri Lanka.

Studio Albums

• Namal Mitak (2008)