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Saranga Disasekara
සාරංග දිසාසේකර
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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
Films that have not yet been released 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 Not yet released
TBA Sihinabhisheka Not yet released
TBA Yathra Not yet released

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:

Year Award Category Result
2011 Sumathi Awards Most Popular Actor Won
2012 Raigam Tele'es Most Popular Actor Won
2013 Raigam Tele'es Most Popular Actor Won
2015 Raigam Tele’es Most Popular Actor Won
2016 Raigam Tele'es Most Popular Actor Won
2024 Raigam Tele'es Most Popular Actor Won
2024 Sumathi Awards Most Popular Actor Won
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