Suhasini Abhisheka Wimalaweera (; born 11 November 1988) is a Sri Lankan singer, an entrepreneur, an indigenous skin specialist, novelist and a lyricist. In 2022, she became the Winning Coach at "The Voice Teens Sri Lanka".

Early and personal life

Abhisheka was born on 11 November 1988 in

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. She is the only child of Sunil Wimalaweera who was a Film Director, Lyricist and Author, and Damayanthi Wimalaweera. She completed her primary education at Sacred Heart Convent Galle. Then she attended St. Paul's Girls School, Milagiriya to complete her secondary education. In 2006 Abhisheka received the title Sangeet Visharad from

Bhatkhande Music Institute Deemed University Bhatkhande Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya (BSV), formerly Bhatkhande Music Institute Deemed University (2000-2022), Bhatkhande College of Hindustani Music (1966-2000) and Marris College of Music (1926-1966), is a State university (India), state uni ...

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. In 2013 she received the

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degree for Music from

University of Colombo The University of Colombo (informally Colombo University or UoC) is a Public University, public research university located primarily in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It is the oldest institution of modern higher education in Sri Lanka. Specialised in t ...

. In 2019, she joined the

as a

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. In 2020 she completed her Master's degree in Music at the

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. She is married to Niran Alahakoon and the couple has a daughter named Fairy Abhilashya Alahakoon.

Career

Singing

Film playback singing

Abhisheka's playback singing career began with her performance in the song "Mangalam Pathala" from the film Sanjana directed by Hemasiri Sellaperuma. In 2009 she performed in the song "Nil Nuwan Pathu Sema" for the film

Sinasuna Adaren ''Sinasuna Adaren (Smiled Lovingly)'' () is a 2009 Sri Lankan Sinhala romantic drama film directed by Eranga Senaratne and co-produced by Neranjan Keerthiratne and Chandani Keerthiratne for Vidun Cinema Entertainment. It stars Chathurika Peiris, P ...

directed by Eranga Senaratne. In 2011, Udayakantha Warnasuriya gave her the opportunity to contribute to the soundtrack "Prarthana Bidi Na" in the film

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. In 2013, she provided vocals for the song "Heena Dam Mitak". Further she complimented her vocals in two films that were released in 2014. She performed in the song "Me Minisath Bawe Lowe" from the film Que Sera directed by Parakrama Jayasinghe. During the same year she contributed in the soundtrack "Hawasaka Ma" from the film

Rupantharana ''Rupantharana'' () is a 2014 Sri Lankan Sinhala action thriller film directed by Nalaka Withange and produced by Arosha Fernando. It stars newcomers Amila Karunanayake and Shaila Nathaniel in lead roles along with stars like Ranjan Ramanayake, R ...

directed by Nalaka Withange. "Hawasaka Ma" song was a duet performed by Abhisheka with

Lahiru Perera Lahiru Perera ( ; born 18 April 1984) also known by his stage name La Signore is a Sri Lankan singer, musician and music producer who came to limelight with his 2008 breakthrough Hit single " Rambari". He was born and raised in Kehelbaddara, Udug ...

. In 2018 Abhisheka performed in the song "Madhu Sandakan" for the film

Wassanaye Sanda ''Wassanaye Sanda'' () is a 2018 Sri Lankan Sinhala romantic drama film directed by Udayakantha Warnasuriya and co-produced by the director along with Mahesh K. Bandara and H. D. Premasiri. It stars Oshadi Himasha, Piumi Hansamali and Angel ...

directed by Udayakantha Warnasuriya.

Teledrama playback singing

Abhisheka's teledrama playback singing debut began with the "Amaa" teledrama theme song "Dekopul Kandulin Thema". The song was featured with the singing artist

. In 2015 she featured in the song "Hithe Inne Den Oyamai" from the teledrama "Adarei Man Adarei" aired in

Hiru TV Hiru TV () is the most watched television channel in Sri Lanka, founded by Rayynor Silva (Chairman) and owned by Asia Broadcasting Corporation. Hiru TV is Sri Lanka's first and only digital television channel which has the DVB-T2 pictures and st ...

. She also provided her vocals for the theme songs "Charithayakata Paata Denna" and "Me Nisha Yamaye" from the teledramas "Charithayakata Paata Denna" and "Blackmail" respectively. The two teledramas were telecasted on the

Independent Television Network Independent Television Network Ltd (; ) also known as ITN Ltd or simply as ITN is a Sri Lankan state-governed television and radio broadcaster located in Wickramasinghepura, Battaramulla, Sri Lanka. It is a Shrama Abhimani Award winner (Oct ...

. She recently performed for the "Ras" teledrama theme song "Apa Hamu Nowuna Nam" which was aired in

Sirasa TV Sirasa TV is a digital, terrestrial television network in Sri Lanka. It is the sister channel of ' TV 1' (Previously MTV Channel and MTV Sports) which was established in 1992. Sirasa TV was started in 1998 as a sister to its radio network Sir ...

Television Shows

Solo Songs

Film Songs

References

23.https://www.srilankamirror.com/features/21182-abhisheka-vocalist-playback-singer-lyricist-author-cum-entrepreneur 24.http://www.sundaytimes.lk/210117/magazine/abhisheka-multi-faceted-personality-428595.html 25.http://www.sarasaviya.lk/interviews/2021/02/11/19840/%E0%B6%91%E0%B6%AF%E0%B7%8F-%E0%B6%94%E0%B6%BA-%E0%B6%87%E0%B7%83%E0%B7%8A%E0%B6%AF%E0%B7%92%E0%B7%84%E0%B7%8F-%E0%B6%B1%E0%B7%9C%E0%B6%B6%E0%B6%BD%E0%B6%B8-%E0%B6%B6%E0%B7%92%E0%B6%B8-%E0%B6%B6%E0%B6%BD%E0%B7%8F%E0%B6%9C%E0%B7%99%E0%B6%B1-%E0%B6%BA%E0%B6%B1%E0%B7%8A%E0%B6%B1-%E0%B6%AD%E0%B7%92%E0%B6%B6%E0%B7%94%E0%B6%AB%E0%B7%8F 26. http://www.dailynews.lk/2021/07/20/tc/254418/empowering-and-inspiring-youth

External links

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