Saranga Disasekara facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Saranga Disasekara
සාරංග දිසාසේකර
Born	(1983-01-31) 31 January 1983 (age 42) Kalubowila, Sri Lanka
Nationality	Sri Lankan
Education	Thurstan College
Alma mater	Northumbria University
Occupation	Actor, Entrepreneur, Presenter
Years active	2003 – Present
Height	183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Spouse(s)	Dinakshie Priyasad (m. 2020)
Children	Saranya Disasekara (daughter)
Parents	Narada Disasekara (father) Tileka Ranasinghe (mother)
Relatives	Douglas Ranasinghe (uncle) Dinesh Priyasad (Father-in-Law) Sheshadri Priyasad (Sister-in-Law) Shanudrie Priyasad (Sister-in-Law)

Saranga Disasekara (Sinhala: සාරංග දිසාසේකර) was born on January 31, 1983. He is a famous actor, singer, model, and TV host from Sri Lanka. Saranga has won many awards for being the most popular TV actor in Sri Lanka. These awards include the Sumathi Awards, Raigam Tele'es, and SLIM-Nielsen Peoples Awards. Currently, he hosts the popular reality show Hiru Star.

Saranga's Early Life and Family

Saranga Disasekara grew up in Kalubowila, Sri Lanka. His father, Narada Disasekara, is a well-known singer. His mother, Tileka Ranasinghe, is a radio host and actress. Saranga went to Thurstan College in Colombo for his schooling. Later, he studied at Northumbria University in Newcastle. His uncle, Douglas Ranasinghe, is also a famous artist in Sri Lanka. After studying computer science, Saranga started working in TV commercials and small movie roles.

Saranga's Acting Career

Saranga Disasekara began acting at a young age. When he was just 10, he appeared in a short film called Marana Samapthiya. He also worked on many TV commercials and radio shows.

First Steps in Movies

Saranga's first small role in a movie was in Irasma in 2003. His first main role in a film was in Nil Diya Yahana. In this movie, he acted alongside Chathurika Peiris. The film was directed by Dayaratne Ratagedara.

Popular TV Shows

Saranga has acted in many popular TV dramas, also known as teledramas. He has played roles in different types of shows, including dramas, tragedies, thrillers, and comedies. Some of his most famous TV shows include Sulanga Matha Mohothak, Bonda Meedum, Kalu Kurulla, Wassane Premaya, Haara Kotiya, Kotipathiyo, and Wes.

He has also performed in three stage plays. These plays are Silgath Kokku, Mee Harak, and Pirimiyekgen Paminillak.

Selected Television Roles

Here are some of the TV shows Saranga Disasekara has been in:

• Agni Piyapath as Manuranga / Anuradha
• Ahankara Nagare
• Akuru Maki Ne as Pawan
• Alu Baduna as Wanamal
• Alupata Dedunu
• Batahira Ahasa
• Binaramali
• Bonda Meedum as Dhanuka Rambukwella
• Chanchala Rekha as Kapila / Megha
• Ganga Addara as Ranjit
• 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
• Nirasha
• Paara Wasaa Aetha
• Paba
• Pabasara
• Pipi Piyum
• Ran Samanalayo as Nilanga
• Renagala Walawwa
• Salli Pokuru as Chootiya and Hemaka (dual role)
• Sasara Bendi Bemi
• Sandawatha Seya
• Smarana Samapthi
• Sooriya Kusuma
• Sulanga Matha Mohothak
• Take Care as Wasala
• Wassane Premaya as Adithya Danthanarayana
• Wes as Devinda Disanayaka / Ryan De Silva

Saranga's Film Roles

Saranga Disasekara has acted in many films. Here is a list of some of his movies:

Key

Denotes films that have not yet been released

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
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	Bhanuka
2019	Sangile	Sundaraa
2019	Rush	Rushantha 'Shan'
2022	Ashawari	Ranesh's uncle
2024	Wishma
TBA	Thanapathilage Gedara
TBA	Sihinabhisheka
TBA	Yathra

Awards and Recognition

Saranga Disasekara has won many awards for his acting. He is often recognized as the most popular actor in Sri Lanka. Here are some of the awards he has received: