Sanath Nandasiri
සනත් නන්දසිරි | |
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| Born | Herath Mudiyanselage Sanath Nandasiri 15 February 1942 |
| Died | 28 March 2023 (aged 81) Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| Education | Gothatuwa Maha Vidyalaya St. Matthew's College Mahabodhi Maha Vidyalaya |
| Alma mater | Bhatkhande Music Institute |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, musician Chancellor of the University of the Visual and Performing Arts |
| Relatives | Abeywardena Balasuriya (brother-in-law) |
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| Instrument(s) | Vocals, harmonium, violin |
| Years active | 1955–2023 |
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Sangeeth Nipun Herath Mudiyanselage Sanath Nandasiri (15 February 1942–28 March 2023) was a Sri Lankan singer, musician, music director, composer and playback singer.[1] He was the Chancellor of the University of the Visual and Performing Arts in Sri Lanka.[2][3] One of the iconic singers in Sri Lankan music, Nandasiri received several awards for his compositions in a career spanned more than six decades.[4] He also composed the music to Sandamalige Kathawa, the first TV serial on Rupavahini.