Dinakshie Priyasad Biography: Tv Shows, Husband, Religion, Age, Movies, Ethnicity, Net Worth

Baminnahennadige Dinakshie Priyasad, known professionally as Dinakshie Priyasad, is a Sri Lankan actress and television presenter celebrated for her roles in popular teledramas and films, as well as her long-standing work hosting children’s and entertainment programs.

Coming from a prominent film family, she has become one of the most recognized faces in Sinhala cinema and television, earning multiple awards for her performances and popularity.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Baminnahennadige Dinakshie Priyasad
• Stage Name: Dinakshie Priyasad
• Born: 18 March 1990
• Age: 35 years old
• Birthplace: Colombo, Sri Lanka
• Nationality: Sri Lankan
• Occupation: Actress, Television Presenter
• Height: 1.63m
• Parents: Dinesh Priyasad , Shirani Priyasad
• Siblings: Sheshadrie Priyasad, Shanudrie Priyasad
• Spouse: Saranga Disasekara (m. 2020)
• Children: Saranya Disasekara
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $1 million

Early Life and Education

Baminnahennadige Dinakshie Priyasad, born on March 18, 1990, in Colombo, Sri Lanka, grew up in a film-oriented family—her father, Dinesh Priyasad, is a pioneering director, and her mother, Shirani Priyasad, a producer and costume designer. Her younger sisters, Sheshadrie and Shanudrie Priyasad, are also actresses.

She attended Holy Family Convent, Bambalapitiya, completed pre-university studies in Maths at Royal Institute, earned a bachelor’s in Engineering from the Open University of Sri Lanka, and a diploma in Media and Mass Communication from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. She is Sinhalese and Roman Catholic.

Career

Dinakshie Priyasad began her career as a child artist, making her acting debut at age two in the 1992 film Apaye Thathpara 84,000, directed by her father.

She gained initial recognition as a television presenter starting in 2000 with the children’s program Punchi Panchi on Sirasa TV, which she hosted for seven years, followed by other shows that built her early popularity among young audiences.

Priyasad transitioned to lead acting roles in teledramas with her breakthrough in 2009 as Chapa in Wassana Sihinaya, adapted from a renowned novel, and continued with challenging parts in series like Sanda Giri Pawwa and Hithata Wahal Weemi.

She expanded into films with roles in Me Wage Adarayak (2015) and Zoom (2016), while hosting programs such as Ranaviru Real Star and Hiru Countdown, earning awards including Most Popular Actress at Sumathi, Derana, and Raigam Tele’es.

Dinakshie Priyasad balances acting in teledramas and films with presenting duties, maintaining a strong presence in Sri Lankan entertainment through acclaimed performances and family collaborations.

Her contributions have earned her widespread recognition as a versatile talent in both dramatic roles and hosting.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @dinakshie
• Facebook Handle: Dinakshie.live
• Twitter Handle: @Dinakshie1990

Personal Life

Baminnahennadige Dinakshie Priyasad began dating actor and producer Saranga Disasekara in 2016 and married him in 2020. The couple welcomed their daughter, Saranya Disasekara, in 2021.

Coming from a close-knit film family, she shares a supportive bond with her sisters, both active in the industry, and maintains a family-focused lifestyle alongside her career, often highlighting gratitude for her opportunities and fans.

Filmography

• Apaye Thathpara 84,000 (1992)
• Double Trouble (2013)
• Me Wage Adarayak (2015)
• Zoom (2016)
• Take Care (2024)

Net Worth

Baminnahennadige Dinakshie Priyasad has an estimated net worth of $1 million. Her primary sources of income include earnings from acting in teledramas and films, television presenting and hosting roles, awards-related recognition, and potential endorsements in the Sri Lankan entertainment industry.