Derana Dream Star


Derana Dream Star is a Sri Lankan reality television series by television channel TV Derana. Dream Star first season was started in 2008 as the first season of Derana Dream Star. By 2026 TV Derana has presented over 12 seasons of Dream Star since the beginning of 2008. The program name means "Way to be a star". Program is presenting in TV Derana Dream Star studio in Colombo, Sri Lanka. From season one to nine, the winner was elected by the SMS votes cast by the people and the program wasn't live, since season ten, the program has been turned into a live reality program, the winner is elected by the majority of people votes cast through the online.
In 2012 Derana Dream Star season IV was held and announced the new theme song of "Udawediya Male", on behalf of the Dream Star season IV. from the season I to IX the program was judged by three judges, but since the season X, four judges have been introduced to the board. Keerthi Pasquel, Samitha Mudunkotuwa, Indrachapa Liyanage and Nadeeka Guruge have been representing the present judge board since 2024. The program includes workshops for the competitors in the program.
Dream Star is presenting few rounds to elect to the grand finale. Udesh Indula, Upekha Nirmani, Keshan Shashindra, Sasindu Wijesiri, M.G Danushka, Janith Iddamalgoda, Suneera Sumanga, Thanura Madugeeth Dissanayake, Falan Andrea, Dulanga Sampath, Anjali Herath and Janani Imathma listed in order as the winners from season I to XII.

Seasons

Dream Star season I (2008)

Dream Star season I was started in the year 2008. Derana Dream Star season I final competition was held at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium Colombo, Sri Lanka. Udesh Indula won the first place in Dream Star season I. Milinda Sandaruwan was the first runner-up, while nilupuli dilhara was placed 2nd runner up. Nirosha Virajini, Rohana Bogoda and Keerthi Pasquel judged the contestants.

Dream Star season II (2010)

Dream Star season II was started in the year 2010. Upekha Nirmani, 18 years old schoolgirl from Negombo created history as very first female winner of the Dream Star history. Nirosha Virajini, Rohana Bogoda and Keerthi Pasquel judged the contestants throughout the Dream Star season II. Derana Dream Star season II final competition was held at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium Colombo, Sri Lanka. Udesh Manoj from Galle was the first runner-up while Nimesh Chamika from Panadura was placed third in the Dream Star season II.

Dream Star season III (2011)

Dream Star season III was started in the year 2011. Keshan Shashindra won the first place in Dream Star season III. Shanaka Udeesha from Gampola was the first runner-up, while Manuja Mahawattha was placed 2nd runner up. Nirosha Virajini, Rohana Bogoda and Keerthi Pasquel judged the contestants throughout the Dream Star season III. Derana Dream Star season III final competition was held at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Dream Star season IV (2012)

Dream Star season IV was started in the year 2012. "Udawediya Male" song was released as the theme song of Dream Star season IV. Sasindu Wijesiri won the first place in Dream Star season IV. Raween Kanishka was the first runner-up, while sithum nimantha placed 2nd runner up. Keerthi Pasquel, Chandrika Siriwardena and Nadeeka Guruge judged the contestants throughout the Dream Star season IV. Derana Dream Star season IV final competition was held at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Dream Star season V (2014)

Dream Star season V was started in the year 2014. M.G Danushka won the first place in Dream Star season V. Vishmitha Sachintha was the first runner-up, while Lahiru Prabath was placed third in the Dream Star season V. Keerthi Pasquel, Samitha Mudunkotuwa and Nadeeka Guruge judged the contestants throughout the Dream Star season V. Derana Dream Star season V final competition was held at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Dream Star season VI (2015)

Dream Star season VI was started in the year 2015. Janith Iddamalgoda won the first place in Dream Star season VI. Yashodha Priyadarshani was the first runner-up while Chithroo Patalee was placed third in the Dream Star season VI. Keerthi Pasquel, Samitha Mudunkotuwa and Nadeeka Guruge judged the contestants throughout the Dream Star season VI. Derana Dream Star season VI final competition was held at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Dream Star season VII (2017)

Dream Star season VII was started in the year 2017. Suneera Sumanga Dias won the first place in Dream Star season VII. Shalin Kaushalya was the first runner-up while Mahesha Sandamali was placed third in the Dream Star season VII. Keerthi Pasquel, Samitha Mudunkotuwa and Nadeeka Guruge judged the contestants throughout the Dream Star season VII. Derana Dream Star season VII final competition was held at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Dream Star season VIII (2018)

Dream Star season VIII was started in the year 2018. Thanura Madugeeth Dissanayake won the first place in Dream Star season VII. Raveen Tharuka was the first runner-up while Krishadee Ranathunga was placed third in the Dream Star season VIII. Keerthi Pasquel, Samitha Mudunkotuwa and Nadeeka Guruge judged the contestants throughout the Dream Star season VIII. Derana Dream Star season VIII final competition was held at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Dream Star season IX (2020)

Dream Star season IX was started in the year 2020. Falan Andrea won the first place in Dream Star season IX in 2020. Nuwandhika Senarathne was the first runner-up while Gihan Bandara was placed third in the Dream Star season IX in 2020. Keerthi Pasquel, Samitha Mudunkotuwa and Nadeeka Guruge judged the contestants throughout the Dream Star season IX. Derana Dream Star season IX final competition was held at the Maharagama youth center Maharagama, Sri Lanka.

Dream Star season X (2021)

Dream Star season X was started in the year 2021. Dulanga Sampath won the first place in Dream Star season X in 2021. Anjalee Methsara was the first runner-up while Rajitha Bhanuka was placed third in the Dream Star season X in 2021. Keerthi Pasquel, Samitha Mudunkotuwa, Nadeeka Guruge and Umara Sinhawansa judged the contestants throughout the Dream Star season X. Derana Dream Star season X final competition was held at the Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Dream Star season XI (2023)

Dream Star season XI was started in the year 2023. Keerthi Pasquel, Samitha Mudunkotuwa, Nadeeka Guruge and Ashanthi De Alwis judged the contestants throughout the Dream Star season XI. Derana Dream Star season XI final competition was held at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium Colombo, Sri Lanka. Anjali Herath crowned as the Dream Star. Vidusha Rajaguru became first runner-up while Apoorwa Ashawari became second runner-up.

Dream Star season XII (2024)

Dream Star season XII was started in the year 2024. Keerthi Pasquel, Samitha Mudunkotuwa, Nadeeka Guruge and Indrachapa Liyanage judged the contestants throughout the Dream Star season XII. Derana Dream Star season XII final competition was held at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium Colombo, Sri Lanka. Janani Imathma crowned as the Dream Star. Anupama Gunathilake became first runner-up while Brian Hanks became second runner-up.

Dream Star winners

YearSeasonsWinnerRunner-up2Runner-up
2008Dream Star season IUdesh IndulaMilinda SandaruwanNilupuli Dilhara
2010Dream Star season IIUpekha NirmaniUdesh ManojNimesh Chamika
2011Dream Star season IIIKeshan ShashindraShanaka UdeeshaManuja Mahawattha
2012Dream Star season IVSasindu WijesiriRaween KanishkaSithum Nimantha
2014Dream Star season VM.G DanushkaVishmitha SachinthanaLahiru Prabath
2015Dream Star season VIJanith IddamalgodaYashodha PriyadarshaniChithroo Patalee
2017Dream Star season VIISuneera SumangaShalin KaushalyaMahesha Sandamali
2018Dream Star season VIIIThanura Madugeeth DissanayakeRaveen TharukaKrishadee Ranathunga
2020Dream Star season IXFalan AndreaNuwandhika SenarathneGihan Bandara
2021Dream Star season XDulanga SampathAnjalee MethsaraRajitha Bahanuka
2023Dream Star season XIAnjali HerathVidusha RajaguruApoorwa Ashawari
2024Dream Star season XIIJanani ImathmaAnupama GunathilakeBrian Hanks

Dream Star Judges and Hosts

YearSeasonsJudgesHost
2008Dream Star season I
Keerthi Pasquel,
Nirosha Virajini,
Rohana Bogoda		Amila Abeysekara
2010Dream Star season II
Keerthi Pasquel,
Nirosha Virajini,
Rohana Bogoda		Amila Abeysekara
2011Dream Star season III
Keerthi Pasquel,
Nirosha Virajini,
Rohana Bogoda		Amila Abeysekara
2012Dream Star season IV
Keerthi Pasquel,
Nadeeka Guruge,
Chandrika Siriwardena		Amila Abeysekara
2014Dream Star season V
Keerthi Pasquel,
Samitha Mudunkotuwa,
Nadeeka Guruge		Akila Dhanuddara
2015Dream Star season VI
Keerthi Pasquel,
Samitha Mudunkotuwa,
Nadeeka Guruge		Akila Dhanuddara
2017Dream Star season VII
Keerthi Pasquel,
Samitha Mudunkotuwa,
Nadeeka Guruge		Akila Dhanuddara
2018Dream Star season VIII
Keerthi Pasquel,
Samitha Mudunkotuwa,
Nadeeka Guruge		Akila Dhanuddara
2020Dream Star season IX
Keerthi Pasquel,
Samitha Mudunkotuwa,
Nadeeka Guruge		Raween Kanishka
2021Dream Star season X
Keerthi Pasquel,
Samitha Mudunkotuwa,
Nadeeka Guruge,
Umara Sinhawansa		Raween Kanishka
2023Dream Star season XI
Keerthi Pasquel,
Samitha Mudunkotuwa,
Nadeeka Guruge,
Ashanthi De Alwis		Vishwa Lanka
Falan Andrea
2024Dream Star season XII
Keerthi Pasquel,
Samitha Mudunkotuwa,
Nadeeka Guruge,
Indrachapa Liyanage		Vishwa Lanka
Falan Andrea