Shashika Nisansala
Sashika Nisansala Jayasumana commonly known as Sashika Nisansala (Sinhala: සශිකා නිසංසලා), (born 28 September 1981) is a Sri Lankan Songstress.[1][2][3]
Sashika Nisansala සශිකා නිසංසලා | |
|---|---|
| Born | 28 September 1981 |
| Education | Anula Vidyalaya, Nugegoda University of Kelaniya, More info |
| Occupation | Vocalist, Producer |
| Children | 2 |
| Awards | State Awards, People's Awards, Raigam Awards, Sumathi Awards, More info |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Labels | Independent Artist |
She won the SLIM-Nielsen Peoples Awards for the Most Popular Female Singer for five consecutive years since 2016.[4]
Personal life
She was born on 28 September 1981 in Deraniyagala as the eldest of the family with one younger brother. She completed primary education at Udapola Primary School, Deraniyagala. Then she attended to the new junior school in Avissawella. After passing grade 5 scholarship and attended to the Dharmapala College, Eheliyagoda. She did the GCE Ordinary Level Examination at Dharmapala Vidyalaya and later attended to Anula Vidyalaya, Nugegoda for GCE Advanced Level.[4]
She is married and the couple has two sons.[4]
Education
- Primary Education
Udapola Primary College, Deraniyagala (1987-1989) (Grade 1 to Grade 3)
President's College, Avissavella (1990-1991) (Grade 4 to Grade 5)
After passing the scholarship exam at grade 5 She entered to Dharmapala College, Eheliyagoda for secondary education.
- Secondary Education
Dharmapala College, Eheliyagoda (1992-1997) (Grade 6 to Grade 11 - GCE Ordinary Level)
Anula Vidyalaya, Nugegoda (1998-2000) (GCE Advanced Level)
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Oriental Music | A |
| Logic | A |
| Sinhala | A |
- Tertiary education
University of Kelaniya (2002-2005)
Bachelor of Arts (Special) Degree in Fine Arts (Main subjects - History of Indian Classical music, Theory of North Indian Classical music, Traditional Music Systems of Sri Lanka, Contemporary Sri Lankan Music, Folk Music of Sri Lanka, Music Composition, History of Western Music, theory of Western Music)
Master of Arts Degree (2006-2007)
Career
Nisansala started music at very the age of 5 where she used to play keyboard. Then she joined Muthuhara and Udara musical programs in television as well as some radio programs. While educating in Anula Vidyalaya, she was selected to "Thurunu Shakthi" singing competition conducted by National Youth Services Council. After winning the contest, Nisansala released her first album which gained huge popularity. Some of her popular songs of the album included Paramitha Nopuramu Api Dedena, Thol Pethi Vitharak, Sanda Reta Reta and Sanda Eliya Mamai Nam. She was invited for hundreds of outdoor musical shows where she established as a popular singer in Sri Lanka.[4]
Her first music video was released in 2010. During this period she sung very popular singles as well as playback songs. Some of her popular music video songs include Oba Esi Piya Nohela Baluwa, Mal Sara Hee Sarin, Es Deka Pura and Husmak Durin Inna.[4]
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Channel | Language | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | The Voice Sri Lanka | Sirasa TV | Sinhala | Judge - Herself |
Awards
1st Place in "Thurunu Shakthi National Awards 1999"
1st Place in "Yawwana Sammana National Awards 2000"
Best Female Vocalist of the year in "Raigam Tele Awards 2006"
Best Female Vocalist of the year in "Sumathi Tele Awards 2008"
Best Female Vocalist of the year in "State Television Awards 2008"[5]
Best Female Vocalist of the year in "State Television Awards 2009"[6]
Best Female Vocalist of the year in "SIGNIS Awards 2012"
Best Female Vocalist of the year in "State Television Awards 2012"
Best Female Vocalist of the year in "Sumathi Tele Awards 2013"
Best Female Vocalist of the year in "State Television Awards 2013"[7]
Best Female Vocalist of the year in "State Music Awards 2014"
Best Female Vocalist of the year in "State Music Awards 2016"
Most popular song of the year in "Derana Music Video Awards 2015"[8]
Bunka Awards for special achievement in Music "Bunka Awards 2017" from Japan
Most popular female singer of the year in "Slim Nielsen PEOPLES AWARDS 2016"[9]
Most popular female singer of the year in "Slim Nielsen PEOPLES AWARDS 2017"[10]
Most popular female singer of the year in "Slim Nielsen PEOPLES AWARDS 2018"[11]
Most popular female singer of the year in "Slim Nielsen PEOPLES AWARDS 2019"[12]
Most popular female singer of the year in "Slim Nielsen PEOPLES AWARDS 2020"[13]
References
- Jayawardane, Ishara (30 May 2017). "Notes from the heart". Daily News. Retrieved 14 November 2018.
- "Shashika Nisansala Gossip". Hiru Gossip English. 24 June 2017. Retrieved 14 November 2018.
- Wimalasinghe, Vasantha (29 October 2012). "Shashika: In tune with the times". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 14 November 2018.
- "Oba Esi Piya Nohela Baluwa". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 25 March 2020.
- http://www.culturaldept.gov.lk/web/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=67&Itemid=73&lang=en
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- http://www.adaderana.lk/news/37816/winners-of-derana-music-video-awards-2015
- http://peoplesawards.lk/
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