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Sri Lankan Author
Tharaka Wasalamudaliarachchi
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Photography by Dayan Witharana |
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| Born | 18 October 1973
Matara, Sri Lanka |
| Education | St. Thomas’ Girls’ HIgh School, Matara University of Sri Jayawardanepura University of Kelaniya |
| Known for | Author, Journalist, Former Actress, Former TV Presenter |
| Notable work | Kalu (කළු), Mati (මැටි), Helidarawwa (හෙළිදරව්ව), Charitha (චරිත) |
| Spouse | Chandana Sooriyabandara |
| Children | Gimhan Sooriyabandara, Muniwara Sooriyabandara, Nimna Sooriyabandara |
| Awards | Sumathi Tele Awards for Best Investigative Television Program, JCI Award for the Most Outstanding Young Journalist, Sumathi Tele Awards for Best Television Presenter |
Tharaka Wasalamudaliarachchi (born 18th October 1973) is a Sri Lankan author, journalist, actress and a social media influencer.
Mostly known for her television work “Helidarawwa”[1] (හෙළිදරව්ව), books Kalu (කළු), Mati (මැටි)[2], Dehi (දෙහි)[3] and her acting work in Pipi Piyum[4] (පිපි පියුම්). In addition, Tharaka is also known as a song writer as well as a social media influencer as well.
Tharaka Wasalamudaliarachchi (born 18 October 1973 in Matara, Sri Lanka) is a Sri Lankan author, former actress, former news anchor, former television producer, songwriter, and social media influencer. Over a multi-decade career, she has gained recognition for her contributions to literature, journalism, television, and the arts.
Early Life and Education
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Tharaka was born to a journalist and economics teacher father, and a bank manager mother. She began her education at Deyiyandara Central College and Pallewela Maha Vidyalaya. And later attending St. Thomas Girls’ High School, Matara. She pursued higher education at Sri Jayewardenepura University, completing a Bachelor’s degree in 2017, and later earned her Master’s degree in Political Science from the University of Kelaniya in 2019. She also holds a Diploma in Journalism from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. She studied the Masters of Law (LLM) in Public law and Human Rights at Buckinghamshire New University, England UK. She is currently a student at Sri Lanka Law College (Attorney At Law – Reading) https://www.sllc.ac.lk/
Career and Television
She began her career at a very young age, in her teen years by writing articles to Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation and “Ruhunu Sevaya” a popular radio station at the time[5] as well as many leading newspapers. In 1997, she hosted a few episodes of the morning show “Shanida Ayubowan”, And served as co-editor of the First Television Magazine of “TV Sri Lanka Magazine” (Capital Maharaja Group) in 1998. And she was among the first journalists to join Swarnavahini TV [6]. She contributed to shows such as “Deshapalana Sathiya” and worked behind the scenes on “Rathu Ira”.
Her breakthrough came with “Helidarawwa”[7], an investigative mystery television program she hosted and produced in 2000–2001. It is a program where we help people in need and who suffering to protect their human rights and to fight injustice and to expose fraud, corruption and injustice. It became a national hit and earned her two Sumathi Awards for Best Investigative Program of 2000 and 2001. She later created and hosted “Charitha”[8], which was telecasted at Swarnavahini TV Channel. a biographical documentary series that also won a Sumathi Award in 2007.
She has done over 60 programs with seniors such as,
She has done over 60 programs with seniors such as,
She served as a News Anchor of Live@8, a prime-time news broadcast at Swarnavahini TV Channel in 2001. She hosted a Sinhala Literacy Program called “පෙරවදන[9]“. It was a Sri Lankan TV Program that has dedicated the most airtime for the literary field and the authors of Sri Lanka. It was a program that aired almost everyday 5 days a week on Swarnavahini TV for half an hour.
Writing and Literature
Tharaka is a prolific author, best known for novels that delve into psychological, social, and philosophical themes. Her debut novel “Andaramandiya”[10] (2001) won third place in the Youth Literature Awards the same year. Her bibliography includes:
Her publishers have included M.D. Gunasena and Sarasavi Publishers. Her current Book Publishers are Sarasavi Publishers.
Acting Career
Tharaka transitioned into acting in 2006, debuting in the teledrama “Pipi Piyum”[4] alongside Saranga Disasekara.
| Teledrama | Main Role |
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| Pipi Piyum (පිපි පියුම්) | Saranga Disasekara, Tharaka Wasalamudaliarachchi |
| Udu Viyan (උඩු වියන්) | Bimal Jayakody, Tharaka Wasalamudaliarachchi |
Songwriting Career
As a songwriter, Tharaka has contributed lyrics to numerous theme songs and special compositions, including:
| Songs | Artists |
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| V Awards 2011 | Samitha Mudunkotuwa, Heshan Gamage, Centigradz, Sankha B, Azi Sheriff, Natasha Ratnayake, Sachith Peries, Avineash Aamarnath Wijenath, Shadhir Ahamed, Amritha Amaranath Wijenathan |
| Abhimani (අභිමානි) | Samantha Perera |
| Sihina Kirula (සිහින කිරුළ) | Romesh, Heshan, Gayantha, Sachith , Umaria, Dushyanth, Kaushik Milinda, Kasun , Chinthika , Kamaj, Sajini & Natasha |
| Sirasa Lakshapathi Official Theme | Uditha Sanjaya |
| Wihanga Thudaka (විහඟ තුඩක) | Uresha Ravihari & Leslie Thomas |
| Dankuda Banda | Olu Wasanthi & Onel Damsath |
| Hitha Mage Alawanthai (හිත මාගේ ආලවන්තයි) | Kasun Primal & Thrishala Wijethunga |
| Adare Ahasa Tharam (ආදරේ අහස තරම්) | Dumal Warnakulasuriya ft. Shanika Madumali. |
| Raththaran Heenaye (Pathini Theme Song) | Uresha Ravihari & Manjula Pushpakumara |
| Udu Viyan Theme Song (උඩු වියන්) | Dhammika Bandara |
| Gehanu Lamayi (ගැහැනු ළමයි) | Uresha Ravihari |
| Gimhana Sihine | Udaya Sri & Shashika Nisansala |
| Thani Malak (තනි මලක්) | Tharaka Wasalamudaliarachchi |
| Me Adare Man (මේ ආදරේ මං) | Gayan Gunawardane & Tharaka Wasalamudaliarachchi |
Awards and Recognition
Personal Life Tharaka is married to renowned journalist Chandana Sooriyabandara[11]. They have three children: Gimhan, Muniwara, and Nimna Sooriyabandara. Following the births of her sons in 2003 and 2011, she took brief hiatuses from her career but returned each time with new work in literature and media.
| Awards | Works | Result | Year |
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| Sumathi Awards: Best Investigative Program | Helidarawwa | Won | 2000 & 2001 |
| Sumathi Awards: Best Documentary Program for Charitha | Charitha | Won | 2007 |
| Youth Literature Award | Andaramandiya | Won (3rd Place) | 2001 |
| JCI Award: Best Young Journalist in Sri Lanka | N/A | Won | 2006 |
| Swarna Pusthaka Nomination (2009) | Kalu | Nominated | 2009 |
Martial Arts and Interest
She is a practitioner of Kyokushin Karate, inspired by the teachings of Mas Oyama and Martial Arts legend Bruce Lee.
Tharaka is also a prominent social media influencer. She posts videos and photos about how to achieve your goals through her experiences. Being a Martial Artist and fitness trainer herself, she coaches on how to keep your mental and physical health well.
Legacy
Tharaka Wasalamudaliarachchi is a rare multidisciplinary figure in Sri Lanka—balancing careers in journalism, literature, television, music and acting, all while staying connected with her fanbase through social media. Her influence continues to grow, and she remains active in her creative endeavors.
Online Presence and Current Activities
Tharaka Wasalamudaliarachchi currently resides in Colombo, Sri Lanka. She remains an active author and engages regularly with her audience through various social media platforms.
- ^ A show hosted by Tharaka Wasalamudaliarachchi which aired on Swarnavahini
- ^ A Book written by Tharaka Wasalamudaliarachchi
- ^ A Book on topic of Lime farmers of Sri Lanka written by Tharaka Wasalamudaliarachchi
- ^ a b A Teledrama called “Pipi Piyum” starring Saranga Disasekara & Tharaka Wasalamudaliarachchi as the main roles
- ^ A Popular Radio Station in Sri Lanka at the time.
- ^ A Popular Sri Lankan Television Channel
- ^ A Investigation and Victim Advocacy Program hosted by Tharaka Wasalamudaliarachchi which aired on Swarnavahini TV.
- ^ A program hosted by Tharaka Wasalamudaliarachchi.
- ^ A program hosted by Tharaka Wasalamudaliarachchi. Which gave a place for Literary Authors in Sri Lankan Television.
- ^ Wasalamudaliarachchi, Tharaka (1998). Andaramandiya (in Sinhala). Gunasena Publishers.
- ^ The host of Sirasa Laksapathi (Who Wants To Be A Millionaire)
