Sheshadri Priyasad


Baminnahennadige Sheshadrie Priyasad, is an actress in Sri Lankan cinema and a television presenter.

Personal life

Sheshadrie Priyasad was born on 2 December 1991 as the second of the family with three siblings. Her father Dinesh Priyasad is a filmmaker and producer in Sinhala cinema and mother Shirani Priyasad is a housewife. Her elder sister Dinakshie Priyasad is also a popular award-winning actress in Sri Lankan cinema, television and stage drama and a television host. Her younger sister Shanudrie Priyasad is also a popular award-winning actress in cinema, television as well as a singer. She is a past pupil of Holy Family Convent, Bambalapitiya.

Career

Her first cinematic appearance was as a four-year-old child artist in a 1997 film, Apaye Thathpara Asu Haradahak, directed by her father Dinesh Priyasad. She also worked as a child television host in the children's program Punchi Panchi with her sister Dinakshie, telecasted by Sirasa TV. Sheshadri's first adult lead role was in the 2011 film ''Challengers.''

Filmography

Film

YearFilmRoleRef.
1997Apaye Thathpara Asu Haradahak
2011ChallengesSharanya
2012Senasuru MaruwaAnuththara
2013Double Trouble
2015Address NaSubha
2016ZoomShanuli
2024WeeryaThilini Jayawardena
2024Sihinayaki AdareDivya
Subhani

Awards

She won a merit award at 34th Sarasaviya Awards in 2016 for the role Shanuli in 2015 film Zoom.
;Bunka Cultural Awards