Saranga Disasekara
Saranga Disasekara (Sinhala: සාරංග දිසාසේකර) (born 31 January 1983) is a Sri Lankan actor, singer, model and a host by profession. Saranga was awarded the most popular television actor in Sri Lanka award at Sumathi Awards, Raigam Tele'es and SLIM-Nielsen Peoples Awards in several times.[2] Currently he is hosting Sri Lanka's most popular reality programme Hiru Star.
Saranga Disasekara | |
|---|---|
| සාරංග දිසාසේකර | |
| Born | 31 January 1983[1] |
| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Education | Thurstan College |
| Alma mater | Northumbria University |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Entrepreneur, Presenter |
| Years active | 2003 – Present |
| Height | 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) |
| Spouse(s) | Umali Thilakarathne (m. 2014 - div. 2018) Dinakshie Priyasad (m. 2020) |
| Children | Saranya Disasekara |
| Parents |
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| Relatives | Douglas Ranasinghe (uncle) |
Personal life
Saranga Disasekara was born on 31 January 1983 in Kalubowila, Sri Lanka, to singer Narada Disasekara, and radio host and actress Tileka Ranasinghe.[3][4][5] He completed school life in Thurstan College, Colombo and graduated from Northumbria University, Newcastle.[6] Saranga's uncle Douglas Ranasinghe is also a popular artist in Sri Lanka.[7]
After completing computer science for his higher studies, he entered commercials and minor cinema acting.[8]
He was married to award-winning Sri Lankan actress Umali Thilakarathne but they got divorced. On 28 August 2020 Saranga married Sri Lankan actress Dinakshie Priyasad and they welcomed their daughter Saranya Disasekara on 26 September 2021.
Career
At the age of 10, Saranga acted in the short film Marana Samapthiya. Then he involved with many television commercials and radio castings.[9]
His debut film in a major role was Nil Diya Yahana opposite to Chathurika Peiris, which was directed by Dayaratne Ratagedara.[10] However, his maiden cinema acting came through 2003 film Irasma in a minor role.
He has acted many popular teledramas in all genre from drama, tragedy, thriller and comedy. His most notable acting came through plays like Sulanga Matha Mohothak, Bonda Meedum,[11] Kalu Kurulla, Wassane Premaya,[12] Haara Kotiya, Kotipathiyo and Wes.
He has acted three stage dramas, such as Silgath Kokku, Mee Harak and Pirimiyekgen Paminillak.[13]
Selected television serials
- Agni Piyapath as Manuranga / Anuradha
- Ahankara Nagare[14]
- Akuru Maki Ne as Pawan
- Alu Baduna as Wanamal
- Batahira Ahasa[15]
- Binaramali
- Bonda Meedum as Dhanuka Rambukwella[16]
- Chanchala Rekha as Kapila / Megha
- Ganga Addara as Ranjit [17]
- Haara Kotiya as Lara Kumara
- Hansa Pihatu
- Heidi
- Hithuwakkari
- Kalu Kurulla as Sudu Appo
- Lansupathiniyo as Kehel Susa / Dhanushka
- Muthu Palasa
- Mini Gan Dela as Stephen[18]
- Nirasha
- Paara Wasaa Aetha
- Paba
- Pabasara
- Pipi Piyum [19]
- Ran Samanalayo as Nilanga
- Renagala Walawwa [20][21]
- Sasara Bendi Bemi [22]
- Sandawatha Seya
- Smarana Samapthi[23]
- Sooriya Kusuma
- Sulanga Matha Mohothak
- Wassane Premaya as Adithya Danthanarayana
- Wes as Devinda Disanayaka / Ryan De Silva
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Irasma | Irasma's elder cousin | minor role |
| 2008 | Nil Diya Yahana | Shanuka | |
| 2011 | Suseema | Asela | |
| 2012 | Super Six | Jude | |
| 2013 | It’s a Matter of Love | Malan | [24] |
| 2013 | Sri Siddhartha Gautama | Channa | |
| 2014 | Rupantharana | Captain Suraweera | |
| 2015 | Maharaja Gemunu | Saddha Tissa | |
| 2016 | July 7 | Saranga | |
| 2016 | Adaraneeya Kathawak | Reality show host | |
| 2016 | Ape Kaalaye Patachara | Jeewantha | |
| 2018 | Nidahase Piya DS | SWRD Bandaranaike | |
| 2018 | Sarungal | [25] | |
| 2019 | Sangile | Sundaraa | |
| 2019 | Rush | Rushantha 'Shan' | [26] |
| TBD | Thanapathilage Gedara | [27] | |
| TBD | Wishma | [28] | |
| TBD | Sihinabhisheka | ||
| TBD | Ashawari | [29] | |
| TBD | Yathra | [30] |
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Sumathi Awards | Most Popular Actor | Won[31] |
| 2012 | Raigam Tele'es | Most Popular Actor | Won[32] |
| 2013 | Raigam Tele'es | Most Popular Actor | Won |
| 2015 | Raigam Tele’es | Most Popular Actor | Won |
| 2016 | Raigam Tele'es | Most Popular Actor | Won |
References
- ^ "Saranga Disasekara:Kicks off on films!". dailynews.lk. Retrieved 3 November 2016.
- ^ "Sumathi Awards". sumathiawards.lk. Retrieved 3 November 2016.
- ^ "සාරංගගේ අලුත්ම ගීතය". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 1 November 2017.
- ^ "All about Tileka Ranasinghe". saaravita. Retrieved 29 January 2020.
- ^ "If only I could give her the love of a lifetime who taught me the alphabet of love ..." Silumina. Retrieved 2021-05-08.
- ^ "Saranga Disasekara:Kicks off on films!". dailynews.lk. Retrieved 9 May 2018.
- ^ "My life is my son - Tileka Ranasinghe". Dinamina. Retrieved 29 January 2020.
- ^ "The worst critics are at home". Dinamina. Retrieved 29 January 2020.
- ^ "Narada didn't care about Saranga - Tileka Ranasinghe". Dinamina. Retrieved 29 January 2020.
- ^ "Nil Diya Yahana Sinhala Movie". anangaya.com. Retrieved 3 November 2016.
- ^ "Saranga in trouble with Bonda Meedum popularity". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 17 November 2017.
- ^ "Wassane Premaya reached 200 episodes". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
- ^ "Saranga with Silagath Kokku". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 17 November 2017.
- ^ "Jerome to build the 'City of Pride'". Daily News. Retrieved 17 November 2017.
- ^ "Another teledrama from Chamara Janaraj". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 17 November 2017.
- ^ "Saranga in trouble with Bonda Meedum popularity". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 17 November 2017.
- ^ "'Ganga Addara' released". Sunday Times. Retrieved 29 December 2019.
- ^ "Mini Gan Dela on Sirasa". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 20 October 2017.
- ^ "Sumithra's 'Pipi Pium' on mini screen". Sunday Times. Retrieved 10 December 2019.
- ^ "This teledrama became colorful because of Sarath: 'Ranagala Walawwa' Director Chandana Dharmapriya". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
- ^ "Ranagala Walawwa spoke about the depth of social relations ..." Silumina. Retrieved 2021-06-05.
- ^ "Sasara Bendi Bemi, a tale of rebirth". Sunday Times. Retrieved 12 December 2019.
- ^ "'Smarana Samapthi' brings out a hidden past". Sunday times. Retrieved 17 November 2017.
- ^ "ඉට්ස් අ මැටර් ඔෆ් ලව්". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 1 November 2017.
- ^ "සරුංගල් ළඟදීම තිරයට". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 17 November 2017.
- ^ "Arrival of a filmmaker who owns the future". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 26 September 2018.
- ^ "Film Thaanapathilage Gedara". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 12 July 2018.
- ^ "'Wishma' introduces many new faces to cinema". Sunday Times. Retrieved 29 March 2019.
- ^ "Ashawari: This is not a love story". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 2021-04-26.
- ^ "'Yathra' to Nepal International Film Festival". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 2021-02-20.
- ^ "Sumathi Awards". sumathiawards.lk. Retrieved 3 November 2016.
- ^ "President graces 2014 Raigam Tele'es Awards Festival". news.lk/. Retrieved 3 November 2016.
External links
- සාරංග ඩිනක්ෂි එක්ව පොලීසියට පැමිණිල්ලක්
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