Sashika Nisansala

Sashika Nisansala Jayasumana (Sinhala: සශිකා නිසංසලා: born 28 September 1981) is a Sri Lankan singer and playback singer. She is often called as singer of the heart.^[1][2][3] She won the SLIM Peoples Awards for the Most Popular Female Singer for a record ten consecutive years since 2016 and Youth Choice Female Singer for a four consecutive years since 2022.^[4]

Sashika Nisansala සශිකා නිසංසලා
Born	Sashika Nisansala Jayasumana (1981-09-28) 28 September 1981 (age 44) Deraniyagala, Sri Lanka
Education	Anula Vidyalaya, Nugegoda University of Kelaniya (B.A) University of Kelaniya (M.A) University of Kelaniya
Occupation(s)	Vocalist, Producer
Spouse	Suranga Mathangaweera
Children	2
Awards	State Awards, People's Awards,Signis Awards , Raigam Awards, Popular Awards, Sumathi Awards, More info
Musical career
Genres	Pop soul rhythm and blues Indian classical music
Instrument	Vocals
Background	Solo singer
Years active	1999–present
Labels	Independent Artist

Personal life

Nisansala was born on 28 September 1981 in Deraniyagala. She completed primary education at Udapola Primary School. Then she attended President's College, Avissavella for the grade-5 scholarship. After passing the grade 5 scholarship, she attended Dharmapala College, Eheliyagoda. She did the GCE Ordinary Level Examination at Dharmapala Vidyalaya and later attended Anula Vidyalaya, Nugegoda for GCE Advanced Level.^[4] After passing the A/Ls, she entered University of Kelaniya in 2002 and completed a special degree in Bachelor of Arts . Then in 2006, she completed her Master of Arts degree,specialized in Drama and theatre from University of Kelaniya. She is married and has two sons.^[4]

Career

Nisansala started music at the age of 5 playing keyboard. Then she joined Muthuhara and Udara musical programs in television and radio. She won the Thurunu Shakthi singing competition conducted by the National Youth Services Council. After winning, she released her first album. Some of the songs on the album were "Paramitha Nopuramu Api Dedena", "Thol Pethi Vitharak", "Sanda Reta Reta", and "Sanda Eliya Mamai Nam". She was invited to hundreds of outdoor musical shows.^[4]

Her first music video was released in 2010. During this period she sang singles as well as playback songs.^[4] Her first original music video is Chandra Payanna, which was released in 2021 on YouTube.^[5]

Television shows

Year	Title	Channel	Language	Role
2018	Derana 60 plus(Season 1)	TV Derana	Sinhala	Judge – Herself
2019	Derana 60 plus(Season 2)	TV Derana	Sinhala	Judge – Herself
2020	Derana 60 plus(Season 3)	TV Derana	Sinhala	Judge – Herself
2020-21	The Voice Sri Lanka(Season 1)	Sirasa TV	Sinhala	Coach – Herself
2022-23	The Voice Sri Lanka(Season 2)	Sirasa TV	Sinhala	Coach – Herself
2025	Hiru Kids Star(Season 1)	Hiru TV	Sinhala	Judge – Herself

Songs

Singles

No.	Title	Length
1.	""Chandra Payanna"" (Solo Track Version)	03:20
2.	""As Deka Pura"" (Solo Track Version)	04:04
3.	""Mal Sara Hee Sarin"" (Solo Track Version)	02:40
4.	""Husnak Durin"" (Solo Track Version)	03:33
5.	""Oba Ma Hamu Unu Da"" (Solo Track Version)	04:53
6.	""Dangakarra Heene"" (Solo Track Version)	03:38
7.	""Winde Numbai"" (Solo Track Version)	02:34
8.	""Paramitha"" (Solo Track Version)	04:00
9.	""Akasaye"" (Solo Track Version)	03:25
10.	""Sanda Eliya Mami Nam"" (Solo Track Version)	03:48
11.	""Maya"" (Solo Track Version)	03:08
12.	""Gimhana Kale"" (Solo Track Version)	03:43
13.	""Kiri Weherata Mal"" (Solo Track Version)	03:36
14.	""Sanda Reta"" (Solo Track Version)	04:10
15.	""Amathaka Karanna"" (Solo Track Version)	03:40
16.	""Mahaththayo"" (Solo Track Version)	04:25
17.	""Nisansala Sandak"" (Solo Track Version)	02:40
18.	""Ma Ahase Liyu De"" (Solo Track Version)	02:56

Collaborations

Num.	Song	Collaboration
1	Kawurunda kawuluwa wahuwe	Chamara Weerasingha
2	Gimhana Sihine	Udaya Shree
3	Suwandai Mal	Samantha Perera /Kasun Kalhara ( Remake )
4	Me Gindara	Miyuru Somarathna
5	Nim Him Sewwa (cover song)	Bathiya and Santhush, Umaria Sinhawansa, Kasun Kalhara
6	Karamba Mal	Bachi Susan
7	Sanda Renu Athi Raka / Heenayakda Me	Prasanga Thisera
8	Siyum Than	Mihindu Ariyaratne
9	Ape Wela (Joda Akbar - Hiru TV)	Surendra Perera
10	Susumaka Welila / Ahipiya wahena	Ruwan Hettiarachchi
11	Aluth siyawasata	Saman Lenin
12	Ala purannata hith bomai( ITN sooryamangalya - Avurudu Song)	Centigradz
13	Sirilaka piri Awurudu siri( Srilanka rupavahini cooperation )	various artists
14	Sayure jeewitha nawa peralee( Robinson Andaraya - theme song )	Srilanka rupavahini cooperation
15	Payala oba durin randee ( Abheetha diyani - theme song )	Srilanka rupavahini cooperation

Awards

National Awards

Year	Nominee / work	Award	Result
1999	Thurunu Shakthi National Awards	First place	Won
2000	Yawwana Sammana National Awards	First place	Won

Raigam Tele'es

Year	Nominee / work	Award	Result
2007	Sedona (Siyatha TV)	Best Female Vocalist	Won
2022	pichchamala suwandai (ITN)	Best Female Vocalist	Won

Sumathi Awards

Year	Nominee / work	Award	Result
2008	Sandagala Thanna(Srilanka rupavahini cooperation )	Best Female Vocalist	Won
2013	Monara Thanna(Swarnawahini)	Best Female Vocalist	Won
2020	Pulingu(ITN)	Best Teledrama Singer Award	Won

State Television Awards

Year	Nominee / work	Award	Result
2008	Sandagala Thanna	Best Female Vocalist [6]	Won
2009	piththala kendaruma	Best Female Vocalist [7]	Won
2012	Sandagiri Pawwa	Best Female Vocalist	Won
2013	Monara Thanna	Best Female Vocalist [8]	Won

SIGNIS Awards

Year	Nominee / work	Award	Result
2012	Sandagiri Pawwa	Best Female Vocalist	Won
2021	Underpants Thief	Best Female Film Playback Singer of the Year	Won

State Music Awards

Year	Nominee / work	Award	Result
2014	"Me tharam digu ai rathriya"	Best Female Vocalist	Won
2016	"Sunila Neth Pokune"	Best Female Vocalist	Won

Derana Music Video awards

Year	Nominee / work	Award	Result
2015	Oba As Piya Nohela Baluwa	Most Popular Song of the Year(Gold winner)[9]	Won

SLIM Peoples Awards

Year	Nominee / work	Award	Result
2016	People's vote	Most Popular Songstress	Won
2017	People's vote	Most Popular Songstress	Won
2018	People's vote	Most Popular Songstress	Won
2019	People's vote	Most Popular Songstress	Won
2020	People's vote	Most Popular Songstress	Won
2021	People's vote	Most Popular Songstress	Won
2022	People's vote	Most Popular Songstress	Won
2023	People's vote	Most Popular Songstress	Won
2024	People's vote	Most Popular Songstress	Won
2025	People's vote	Most Popular Songstress	Won

Year	Nominee / work	Award	Result
2022	People's vote	Youth Choice Female Singer of the Year	Won
2023	People's vote	Youth Choice Female Singer of the Year	Won
2024	People's vote	Youth Choice Female Singer of the Year	Won
2025	People's vote	Youth Choice Female Singer of the Year	Won

Bunka Awards

Year	Nominee / work	Award	Result
2017	Achievement in Music	Special Recognition Award	Won

Popular Awards

Year	Nominee / work	Award	Result
2023	People's vote	Most popular Female Singer of the Year	Won
2024	People's vote	Most popular Female Singer of the Year	Won