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Dinakshie Priyasad
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Priyasad at an event in 2016
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Baminnahennadige Dinakshie Priyasad
18 March 1990 |
| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Education | Holy Family Convent, Bambalapitiya · Royal Institute International School, Colombo |
| Alma mater | Open University of Sri Lanka University of Sri Jayewardenepura |
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| Years active | 1997 – Present |
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| Children | Saranya Disasekara |
| Parent(s) | Dinesh Priyasad (father) Shiranie Priyasad (mother) |
| Relatives | Sheshadri Priyasad (sister) Shanudrie Priyasad (sister) |
Dinakshie Priyasad (born March 18, 1990) is a famous Sri Lankan actress and television presenter. She started acting when she was very young. Her first role was at just two years old in a film directed by her father, Dinesh Priyasad.
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Early Life and Family
Dinakshie Priyasad was born in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on March 18, 1990. She is the oldest of three daughters. Her parents are Dinesh Priyasad and Shirani Priyasad. Her family is very religious and follows the Catholic faith.
Dinakshie's father, Dinesh, is a well-known film director. He was one of the first to use new technologies and special effects in Sri Lankan movies. Her mother has also produced films that her father directed. Dinakshie has two younger sisters, Sheshadri Priyasad and Shanudrie Priyasad. They are also popular actresses in Sri Lanka.
Education Journey
Dinakshie went to Holy Family Convent, Bambalapitiya for her early schooling. She then studied science at the Royal Institute International School. After that, she joined the Open University of Sri Lanka to study engineering. She is also studying Media and Mass Communication at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
Career Highlights
Dinakshie's very first acting experience was in 1992. She was only two years old and appeared in her father's film, Apaye Thathpara 84,000. Her first big acting role came in 2009. This was in the TV drama Wassana Sihinaya, which was based on a popular romantic novel.
In 2009, she also played a main role in the TV drama Sanda Giri Pawwa. She played a teacher from a poor background who worked hard to succeed. Dinakshie has said this was a very challenging role for her. The filming took place in tough, rural areas of the Kurunagala district. Her next TV drama was Hithata Wahal Weemi, where she played the character Nimmi.
In 2019, Dinakshie was named the number one 'Most Beautiful Actresses and Models' in Sri Lanka by News4masses. She is one of the few stars who became very famous after starting as a TV presenter and TV drama artist.
Dinakshie has also appeared in several music videos. These include "Unuhuma" by Tehan Perera and "Aya Enathura" by Doctor Band. In 2021, she was featured in the Raffealla Fernando Celebrity Calendar with other Sri Lankan celebrities.
Acting Roles
Dinakshie Priyasad has acted in many TV shows, films, and online series.
TV Shows
| Year | Tele-film/Teledrama | Role | Notes |
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| 2009 | Wassana Sihinaya | Chapa | |
| Sambawana | Daughter | ||
| 2010 | Sandagiri pawwa | Anula | Won an award for Best Up and Coming Actress |
| Hithata wahal weemi | Nimmi | ||
| 2012 | Piyavi | Tharusha | |
| Yaya 4 | Parami | ||
| Ammawarune | Sonali | ||
| 2014 | Kalu Sewanalla | Arthur's sister | |
| Raena | Samaadhi | ||
| 2015 | Muhunu Potha | Tania | Main character |
| Chanchala Rekha | Young Chooty | Main character | |
| 2017 | Konkala Doni | Kinkini | Main character |
| 2018 | Baddata Saha Kuliyata | ||
| Mini Gan Dela | Victoria | ||
| 2018-2019 | Wes | Sanjana | Main character |
| 2019-2020 | Lansupathiniyo | Dilini | Main character |
| 2020-2021 | Akuru Maki Ne | Vindya | Main character |
| 2021 | Visi Eka | ||
| 2023 | Alupata Dedunu | ||
| 2024 | Take Care | Menaka | |
| Pirimi Lamai |
Movies
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Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1992 | Apaye Tathpara 84,000 | Malini's baby Daughter | Child artist role |
| 2013 | Double Trouble | Theja | |
| 2015 | Me Wage Adarayak | Serina | Won merit awards |
| 2016 | Ran Dedunnak | Roshan's sister | |
| 2016 | Zoom | Naduli Stella Cooray | |
| 2020 | Suparna | Sumali | |
| 2024 | Visal Adare | Saara | |
| 2024 | Mandara | ||
| 2024 | Wishma | ||
| 2025 | Rosa Adare | Sachini | |
| TBA | MAA |
Online Series
| Year | Title | Channel | |
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| 2023 | Under one Roof | MCC Prime |
