Charith Abeysinghe

Charith Abeysinghe
BornNovember 27, 1982
Horana, Srilanka
NationalitySri Lankan
SpouseSatharasinghe Arachchie Hanson Sithara
ChildrenAveesha Abeysinghe, Thedeesha Abeysinghe, and Meleesha Abeysinghe
AwardsBest Director & cinematographer - Thadee (2023 Signis awards)
Websitecharithabeysinghe.com

Abeysinghe Charith Wasantha Kumara (born November 27, 1982, in Horana, Sri Lanka; Sinhala: චරිත් අබේසිංහ), commonly known as Charith Abeysinghe, is a Sri Lankan tele-cinema director, producer, cinematographer, singer,[1] actor,[2] and television presenter.[3] With a career spanning over 25 years,[4] Abeysinghe has been involved in various roles within the Sri Lankan arts and entertainment sector, including television and film.

Career

Abeysinghe began his career in the Sri Lankan entertainment industry, participating in music, television, and film. In 2007, he produced Juliya,[5] recognized as one of the early Sri Lankan films shot entirely in High Definition and among the most expensive productions in the country at that time. The film was completed at Pinewood Studios in London, marking a significant technical advancement for Sri Lankan cinema.

In addition to his work in film, Abeysinghe has been involved in numerous television dramas, including Wassanaye Hiru Avidin (2001), Sonduru Kadalla (2014), Chakra (2014), Prana (2016), Gemunu Maharaja (2017),[6] Yan (2019), Kumi (2019), Sathya (2020), Thadee (2021),[7] Number 09 (2022), Chandi Kumarihami (2023), Bambarek Awith.[8](2024), Take Care (2023), and Meemassa (2024)[9] His 2018 teledrama Mini Gandala saw him take on roles as both director and actor.

Politics

In 2024, he was nominated as a candidate for the Sri Lankan Parliament from the Colombo district, representing the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB).[10]

Personal life

Abeysinghe is married to Satharasinghe Archie Hanson Sithara, and they have three children: Aveesha Abeysinghe, Thedeesha Abeysinghe, and Meleesha Abeysinghe.[11]

List of serial drama television series

  • Chakra - 2014
  • Prana – 2016
  • Gamunu Maharaja - 2016–2017
  • Minigandela – 2018
  • Yan – 2019
  • Kumi  - 2019
  • Sathya – 2020
  • Thadee – 2021
  • Number 09
  • ChandiKumarihami -2023
  • Meemassa 2024
  • Bambarekawith – 2024
  • Take Care – 2024

Filmography

Awards

Sumathi Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2018 Minigandela Best Teledrama Art Director[13] Won
2019 Sansararanyaasabada" ,"Thadi", "Sathya" Special Jury Award[13] won

Signis Awards

Year Nominee/work Award Result
2023 Thaadi Best Director & Cinemetographer Won

References

  1. ^ "singer Charith Abeysinghe | Divaina". divaina.lk. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
  2. ^ "'Julia' gives birth to two young debutants". www.sundaytimes.lk. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
  3. ^ "5 MILLION MONEY DROP: Sri Lanka launches international game show". News First. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
  4. ^ "මගේ කලා ගමනට වසර 25 ක් - Charith Abeysinghe". www.lankadeepa.lk (in Sinhala). Retrieved 10 November 2024.
  5. ^ "'Julia' comes for July". www.sundaytimes.lk. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
  6. ^ ""Gemunu Maharaja – 02" to be telecasted from today onwards, exclusively on Hiru TV - Video & Photos - Hiru Gossip English Edition". gossip.hirufm.lk. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
  7. ^ Fernando, Madhuranga (3 December 2023). "තාදී (රූපවාහිනී ටෙළිනාට්‍යය)". madhurangafernando.com. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
  8. ^ "Bambarek Awith". Hiru TV. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
  9. ^ Hathurusinghe, Sanuj (28 July 2024). "Introducing 'Meemesso'". Ceylon Today. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
  10. ^ "SJB's Charith Abeysinghe calls on President to respond to 7 key questions". Newswire. 6 November 2024. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
  11. ^ "ඒක ලොකු වගකීමක්.. ඒත් පුංචි පැටව් තුන්දෙනා එක්ක ගෙවෙන කාලය මොන තරම් නම් සුන්දර ඇතිද..? - Charith Abeysinghe - Hiru Gossip, Lanka Gossip News | Hirugossip | Hiru Gossip | Hiru Fm Gossip | Hiru Gossip Official Web Site | Lanka Gossip - A Rayynor Silva Holdings Company". gossip.hirufm.lk (in Sinhala). Retrieved 10 November 2024.
  12. ^ "Sarungal ready for release". Daily News. Retrieved 9 November 2024.
  13. ^ a b "Sumathi Awards". sumathiawards.lk. Retrieved 9 November 2024.