Sashika Nisansala Biography: Husband, Ethnicity, Net Worth, Songs, Awards, Instagram, Albums, Age

Sashika Nisansala Jayasumana, professionally known as Sashika Nisansala, is a Sri Lankan singer and playback artist celebrated as the “singer of the heart” for her emotive performances in Sinhala pop and traditional music.

She has earned numerous awards and contributed extensively to teledramas and films, establishing herself as one of contemporary Sri Lanka’s most honoured vocalists.

Profile

• Full Name: Sashika Nisansala Jayasumana
• Stage Name: Sashika Nisansala
• Born: 28 September 1981
• Age: 44 years old
• Birthplace: Deraniyagala, Sri Lanka
• Nationality: Sri Lankan
• Occupation: Singer, Playback Singer
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: Mr. Jayasumana and Mrs. Jayasumana
• Siblings: 1
• Spouse: Suranga Sampath Mathangaweera (m. 2008)
• Children: 2
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $1 million

Early Life and Education

Sashika Nisansala Jayasumana, born on September 28, 1981, in Deraniyagala, Sri Lanka, is the eldest of two children in a supportive family that encouraged her early interest in music.

She completed primary education at Udapola Primary School, O-Levels at Dharmapala Vidyalaya, and A-Levels at Anula Vidyalaya, Nugegoda.

She earned a BA in Fine Arts (2002–2005) and an MA (2006–2007) from the University of Kelaniya, studying Indian classical, Sri Lankan traditional, and Western music theory. She is Sinhalese; her religion is unknown.

Career

Sashika Nisansala Jayasumana began her career with music training from age five on keyboard, participating in children’s television and radio programs like Muthuhara and Udara.

While at Anula Vidyalaya, she won the national Thurunu Shakthi singing competition in 1999, organized by the National Youth Services Council, which led to the release of her debut album featuring hits like Paramitha Nopuramu Api Dedena and Sanda Eliya Mamai Nam.

This early success propelled her into hundreds of live shows and established her as a rising star in Sri Lankan music.

Nisansala expanded into playback singing for teledramas such as Sedona (2006) and Sandagalathenna (2008), earning awards like Raigam and Sumathi Tele’es for best vocalist, while releasing popular singles and music videos starting in 2010, including Oba Esi Piya Nohela Baluwa and Mal Sara Hee Sarin.

She contributed to films like Sara (2010) and Weli Pawuru (2019), judged reality shows like 60 Plus on TV Derana, and secured multiple accolades for vocal performances across state and private awards.

Sashika Nisansala maintains dominance in Sri Lankan music with a record ten consecutive SLIM Peoples Awards for Most Popular Female Singer since 2016, alongside ongoing live performances, new releases, and playback work.

Her heartfelt style continues to resonate deeply with audiences through emotional depth in pop and traditional genres.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @sashika.nisansala
• Facebook Handle: Official.Sashika.Nisansala

Personal Life

Sashika Nisansala Jayasumana met her husband, Suranga Sampath Mathangaweera, while attending the University of Kelaniya, and the couple married in 2008, beginning a life together that would be enriched by shared experiences and mutual support.

Over the years, they have welcomed two sons, whose upbringing has been closely supported by Sashika’s parents, providing a strong family foundation that has allowed her to carefully balance the demands of a thriving career with the responsibilities of motherhood.

Discography

• Paramitha (early 2000s)
• Nisansala Sandak (early 2000s)
• Sihina Nelum Mal (playback contributions)
• Sara (2010)
• Weli Pawuru (2019)

Net Worth

Sashika Nisansala Jayasumana has an estimated net worth of $1 million. Her primary sources of income include earnings from live musical shows, playback singing for teledramas and films, album and single releases, music video royalties, awards-related endorsements, and judging appearances in Sri Lankan entertainment.