Conganige Sajitha Anuththara Anthony (Sinhala: සජිත අනුත්තර ඇන්තනී) (born 11 November 1991), popularly known as Sajitha Anthony, is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, theatre and television. He started his career as a child actor in the film Sooriya Arana. Sajitha became known with his role as Saraa in the television serial Nadagamkarayo.[1] He is also known as a singer, dancer, model and television host.[2]
He was born on 11 November 1991 in Colombo, Sri Lanka, the youngest child in an artistic family. His father Jackson Anthony is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, theater, and television. Regarded as a versatile actor, Jackson has appeared before the public as a director, producer, singer, screenwriter, television host, novelist, columnist, lyricist, historian, and traveler. His mother, Kumari Sandalatha Munasinghe, is a songstress and actor in Sri Lankan cinema, theater, and television.[3]
Sajitha has an older sister, Madhavee Wathsala and an older brother, Akila Dhanuddara. Akila is an actor in cinema and television who has appeared in the popular films Siri Parakum and Address Na. Madavee is an actor in cinema and television who has appeared in the film Address Na.[4] Madhavee is married to Milan Silva.[5]
His uncle Senaka Titus Anthony, an actor and journalist, died on 23 October 2017 in Singapore.[6][7] His uncle Sudath Anthony is also an actor in television.[8]
He is married to his longtime partner, Buwinika Maneesha Halvitige. Their wedding was held on 18 January 2019 along with his two siblings.[9][10][11] On 21 May 2022 the couple welcomed their first child.
Career
In 2004, Sajitha began his acting career in Sooriya Arana, directed by Somaratne Dissanayake, in the role of Tikira. The film became the highest grossing film in Sri Lankan cinema history.[12] He made his first television appearance in the musical show "Hapan Padura".[13] In the meantime, he played a central role in the film Aba directed by his father in 2008.[14]
Later, he acted in the critically-acclaimed films Eka Gei Sokari, and Gaadi.[15][16][17][14] In 2016, he played the lead role in a teledrama telecasted in channel Swarnawahini named, "Bohimiyanuwa" a story about radical romance, which won two awards for "Best Upcoming Actor" in 2017 at the Raigam Teleawards and Sumathi Awards.[18] In 2018 he took on a role in Kanamadiriyo telecast on ITN TV. In 2021, he appeared in the television serial Nadagamkarayo as the main character Saraa. It has received positive reviews from critics.[19] The series has received acclaim from critics and audiences alike, and its telecast episodes were trending on YouTube, setting a record in Sri Lankan teledrama history.[20] He became known through the role and later was awarded Most Popular Teledrama Actor in Sumathi Awards in 2021.[21][22][23][24][25][26] In the meantime, he played a central role in the film Aba directed by his father in 2008.[14]
In 2013, he participated in the dance competition Derana City of Dance – The Ultimate Level. On 9 November 2009, he won for the Best Dance Couple at the Grand Finale of the competition.[27]
As a singer, he released the single "Swarnapaliye" along with Sanuka Wickramasinghe. The song was popular, receiving over four million views on YouTube.[28][22][23][24][25]
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Conganige Sajitha Anuththara Anthony Sinhala සජ ත අන ත තර ඇන තන born 11 November 1991 popularly known as Sajitha Anthony is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema theatre and television He started his career as a child actor in the film Sooriya Arana Sajitha became known with his role as Saraa in the television serial Nadagamkarayo 1 He is also known as a singer dancer model and television host 2 Sajitha Anuththara Anthony සජ ත අන ත තර ඇන තන BornConganige Sajitha Anuththara Anthony 1991 11 11 11 November 1991 age 31 Colombo Sri LankaNationalitySri LankanOther namesSajja SajEducationAnanda College St Joseph s College Colombo 10OccupationsActorsingerdancermodelTV hostYears active2004 presentSpouseBuwinika Maneesha Halvitige m 2019 wbr ChildrenJaden AnthonyParentsJackson Anthony father Kumari Munasinghe mother RelativesMadhavee Wathsala sister Akila Dhanuddara brother Senaka Titus uncle Sudath Anthony uncle AwardsMost Popular ActorBest Upcoming ActorMusical careerGenresPopR amp BInstrument s VocalsYears active2004 presentLabelsHelanka Contents 1 Personal life 2 Career 2 1 Television serials 3 Filmography 4 References 5 External linksPersonal life EditHe was born on 11 November 1991 in Colombo Sri Lanka the youngest child in an artistic family His father Jackson Anthony is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema theater and television Regarded as a versatile actor Jackson has appeared before the public as a director producer singer screenwriter television host novelist columnist lyricist historian and traveler His mother Kumari Sandalatha Munasinghe is a songstress and actor in Sri Lankan cinema theater and television 3 Sajitha has an older sister Madhavee Wathsala and an older brother Akila Dhanuddara Akila is an actor in cinema and television who has appeared in the popular films Siri Parakum and Address Na Madavee is an actor in cinema and television who has appeared in the film Address Na 4 Madhavee is married to Milan Silva 5 His uncle Senaka Titus Anthony an actor and journalist died on 23 October 2017 in Singapore 6 7 His uncle Sudath Anthony is also an actor in television 8 He is married to his longtime partner Buwinika Maneesha Halvitige Their wedding was held on 18 January 2019 along with his two siblings 9 10 11 On 21 May 2022 the couple welcomed their first child Career EditIn 2004 Sajitha began his acting career in Sooriya Arana directed by Somaratne Dissanayake in the role of Tikira The film became the highest grossing film in Sri Lankan cinema history 12 He made his first television appearance in the musical show Hapan Padura 13 In the meantime he played a central role in the film Aba directed by his father in 2008 14 Later he acted in the critically acclaimed films Eka Gei Sokari and Gaadi 15 16 17 14 In 2016 he played the lead role in a teledrama telecasted in channel Swarnawahini named Bohimiyanuwa a story about radical romance which won two awards for Best Upcoming Actor in 2017 at the Raigam Teleawards and Sumathi Awards 18 In 2018 he took on a role in Kanamadiriyo telecast on ITN TV In 2021 he appeared in the television serial Nadagamkarayo as the main character Saraa It has received positive reviews from critics 19 The series has received acclaim from critics and audiences alike and its telecast episodes were trending on YouTube setting a record in Sri Lankan teledrama history 20 He became known through the role and later was awarded Most Popular Teledrama Actor in Sumathi Awards in 2021 21 22 23 24 25 26 In the meantime he played a central role in the film Aba directed by his father in 2008 14 In 2013 he participated in the dance competition Derana City of Dance The Ultimate Level On 9 November 2009 he won for the Best Dance Couple at the Grand Finale of the competition 27 As a singer he released the single Swarnapaliye along with Sanuka Wickramasinghe The song was popular receiving over four million views on YouTube 28 22 23 24 25 Television serials Edit Year Teledrama Role Ref 2015 Bohimiyanuwa Kalpa 29 2018 Kanamadiriyo Kanishka2021 Nadagamkarayo SaraaAdungira Yasapala Punchi Mahaththaya Metro Heena Shanika2022 Lokaa LokaaFilmography EditYear Film Role Ref 2004 Sooriya Arana Tikira 30 2006 Kurulu Pihatu Saman 31 2008 Aba Aba 32 2023 Gaadi Vijaya 33 TBD Eka Gei Sokari Baalaya 34 References Edit Sooriya Arana ස ර ය අරණ Sinhala Cinema Database www films lk Retrieved 5 August 2021 Somaratne Dissanayake launches Sinhabahu as the film industry falters Sarasaviya 18 November 2020 Retrieved 5 August 2021 Once upon a time in the Kandyan Kingdom Sarasaviya 28 November 2018 Retrieved 5 August 2021 Multi talented Madhavee a discovery par excellence Sunday Observer Retrieved 1 January 2021 The daughter in law and son in law join the Jackson Kumari family on the same day Divaina Retrieved 1 January 2021 Senaka Titus passed away Sarasaviya Archived from the original on 20 September 2018 Retrieved 3 November 2017 Veteran artiste Senaka Titus passes away ITN News Retrieved 3 November 2017 Here is a special event Best Marketing World Retrieved 3 November 2017 Jackson children wedded on same day Sarasaviya Retrieved 18 January 2019 A Triple wedding to Remember Daily Mirror Retrieved 1 January 2021 Sri Lankan actor Jackson Anthony s three children to marry on same day newstrails Retrieved 1 January 2021 Suriya Arana Documentary on wildlife with crude stroryline Daily News Retrieved 11 March 2017 32nd University Awards Ceremony 2010 Sarasaviya 16 January 2019 Retrieved 5 August 2021 a b c Gaadi at the world famous Castro Theater Sarasaviya 6 November 2019 Retrieved 5 August 2021 Gaadi Busan Festival Around the World Sarasaviya 18 September 2019 Retrieved 5 August 2021 A song book for Eka Gei Sokari Sarasaviya 15 January 2020 Retrieved 5 August 2021 Emerald Dove Award for the film Gaadi සරසව ය 12 February 2020 Retrieved 5 August 2021 It s all about my dad Sajitha Anthony Sarasaviya Retrieved 20 February 2021 On Location Nadagamkarayo saaravita Retrieved 31 July 2021 The Nadagamkarayo who rocked YouTube Divaina Retrieved 23 June 2021 Veeraya Gedara Awith wins the Sumathi award Sarasaviya 31 March 2021 Retrieved 5 August 2021 a b This is the highest grossing film in Sri Lanka Sarasaviya 25 April 2019 Retrieved 5 August 2021 a b At work I don t care if it s new or old Sarasaviya 7 July 2021 Retrieved 5 August 2021 a b Nadagamkarayo are coming back Sarasaviya 24 February 2021 Retrieved 5 August 2021 a b Sivagurunathan Nadagamkarayo begins Sarasaviya 23 December 2020 Retrieved 5 August 2021 32nd University Awards Ceremony 2010 Sarasaviya 16 January 2019 Retrieved 5 August 2021 Sajitha wins Derana City of Dance youtube Retrieved 6 August 2021 Sajitha Anthony SWARNAPALIYE ස වර ණප ල ය ft SANUKA Official Music Video youtube Retrieved 6 August 2021 Lifie lk 29 November 2019 7 recent creations that have brought optimism to the art of Sri Lankan teledrama Lifie LK Retrieved 6 August 2021 Little boys make it big The Sunday Times Retrieved 11 March 2017 Kurulu Pihatu takes off from Friday Sunday Times Retrieved 8 December 2019 Jackson Anthony s latest movie Eka Gei Sokeri Sarasaviya 29 May 2019 Retrieved 5 August 2021 Prasanna bridges Sri Lanka and Bollywood with Gaadi Sunday Times Retrieved 10 November 2019 Jackson Anthony ready to unspool Eka Gei Sokari Daily Mirror Retrieved 29 October 2019 External links EditSajitha Anuththara at IMDb Official Facebook page Sajitha Anthony on YouTube Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Sajitha Anthony amp oldid 1137360592, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
