Draft:Yash Weerasinghe

Yash Weerasinghe
Born	Sachithra Yashminda Weerasinghe (1992-04-27) 27 April 1992 De Soysa Maternity Hospital, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Nationality	Sri Lankan
Occupation(s)	Actor, Voice Actor, Singer
Years active	2015-present
Height	6 ft (183 cm)
Parents	Jayantha Weerasinghe (father) Muditha Jayakody (mother)
Website	yashweerasinghe.lk

Sachithra Yashminda Weerasinghe (Sinhala: සචිත්‍ර යෂ්මින්ද වීරසිංහ; born 27 April 1992), known professionally as Yash Weerasinghe, is a Sri Lankan actor and voice actor. Over a career spanning nearly a decade, Weerasinghe has established himself as a versatile and dynamic presence in both television drama and the Sinhala dubbing industry. He is widely recognized for his ability to portray a diverse range of characters, earning acclaim for his performances in Popular series such as Wes., Ravana, Bro, and Kiya Den Adare Tharam

Expanding his creative journey to the silver screen, Yash took on his first major film role in Paraga, directed by Danushka Rathnayaka, which is slated to be release soon. This marks a new chapter in his career, showcasing his evolution as an actor capable of captivating audiences across different platforms.

Weerasinghe is also regarded as one of the leading voice artists of his generation, having lent his voice to the Sinhala adaptations of numerous international television series, including The Japanese drama Carnation, the Indian serial Diya Aur Baati Hum, and the Korean drama Descendants of the Sun. His distinctive vocal style and expressive delivery have made him a sought-after talent in the dubbing field, contributing to the growing popularity of foreign serials among Sri Lankan audiences.

Coming from a prominent artistic family, Yash was exposed to the performing arts from a young age, as his aunt is the veteran actress Geetha Kanthi Jayakody. His early start and consistent dedication have led to multiple nominations and recognitions at local award ceremonies, cementing his status as a rising star in Sri Lanka’s contemporary entertainment landscape. Known for his professionalism and passion for the craft, Yash continues to inspire a new generation of artists and remains an influential figure in the country’s evolving television and voice acting industries.

Early Life and Education

Yash Weerasinghe born in Colombo, Sri Lanka, to Jayantha Weerasinghe and Muditha Jayakody. He is the middle child, Has an older brother Dulanjan Rashminde Weerasinghe  and a younger sister Upadya mandira Weerasinghe. Raised in a nurturing and education-oriented household, Yash displayed leadership qualities and an eagerness to perform from an early age. His passion for acting and performing arts stems from his maternal relatives’ influence, the Jayakody family, with his “Loku Amma,” veteran actress Geetha Kanthi Jayakody, being a central inspiration and continuous support in his journey.

He began his primary education at Bomiriya Munidasa Kumaratunga Vidyalaya in Kaduwela. Later, he attended Bomiriya Central College, where he completed Completed his advanced level in mathematics stream. Throughout his school years, Yash developed an early interest in acting, inspired by his family’s involvement in the performing arts. Balancing both technical aptitude and artistic flair, Yash went on to complete a Diploma in Automobile Engineering at [University Name] in year .

Acting Career

Yash began his acting career through minor roles in television dramas, including ‘Para Walalu’, facilitated by his aunt Geetha Kanthi Jayakody. A significant milestone came when Chandana Irugalbandara introduced Yash to Danushka Rathnayaka, leading to further collaborative work in both dubbing and acting. His professional debut came with the role of "Kosala" in Danushka Rathnayaka's 2016 drama ‘Mauna Yagaya', in which he played the role of “Kosala,” a reporter. This marked a turning point in his acting career.

He continued to appear in series such as Eka Gee Minissu by Siva Sivagurunathan, and then landed the role of “Madawa” in the popular Swarnavahini drama Was, again under Danushka Rathnayaka’s direction. Yash’s breakout role came in (year) in Heli, a TV Derana drama directed by Rathnayaka and produced by Gayan Dinesh Perera, where he played a main role for the first time.

He went on to portray the challenging character “Myadana” in the historical fantasy drama Ravana directed by Thushara Tennakone, and further gained popularity through his roles in ITN’s Bro as “Kesahara” and Kiya Den Adare Tharam as “Dewani.” His performance in Anaraga also stood out, further elevating his recognition among Sri Lankan TV audiences.

Building on his television success, Yash took a major leap onto the big screen with his first lead role in the film Paraga, also directed by Danushka Rathnayaka. The film is slated for release soon and marks a significant milestone in his transition from television to cinema.

Dubbing Career

Yash's dubbing career began in 2015 through a pivotal opportunity provided by Wajira Kumara Vithanage at the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation. This connection was initially made by his aunt Geetha Kanthi Jayakody. His debut role was “Mathako” in the Sinhala dub of the Japanese drama Carnation, titled Aththatu Na Etha Eya Igilei. During his tenure at the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation, he was introduced to TV Derana by Mr. Anura Attigala, which enabled him to expand his presence in the dubbing industry. Since then, Yash has contributed to approximately 30 dubbing projects, showcasing his versatility and consistency in voice performance across various genres.

Filmography

a.    Film

Year	Title	Role	Notes
2018	Sarungal	Mention
2019	Vijayaba Kollaya	Mayaduna
2022	AE	Mention
2025	Paraga	Sanketh (main role)

b.    Television

Year	Title	TV Channel	Role	Notes
2016	Mauna Yagaya	Rupavahini	Kosala
2017	Eka gee minisu	Rupavahini	Sachitha
2019	Heily	TV Derana	Vihen (Main Rolle)
2019	Ran Bedi Minissu	Swarnavahini	Subane appu
2020	Wes	Swarnavahini	Madawa
2020	Bro	ITN	Keshara
2020	Rawana	TV Derana	Myadana
2021	Snap	Swarnavahini	CID officer Dushan
2022 - 2024	Kiya denna Adare tharam	Sirasa TV	Dewani (Anarga)
2023	Six Pack Season 1	ITN	Sanuka
2024	Sansarini	Hiru TV	Shan Rahal
2024 – Present	Visekari	ITN	Deera
2024	Six Pack Season 2	ITN	Sanuka
2025	Six Pack Season 3	ITN	Sanuka
2025	Sandy	Hiru TV

c.    Music videos

Year	Singer	Song	Notes
2021	Pradeep Rangana	Jeewithe Chaarika
2022	Dilki Uresha	Hadawathata Ekagawa
2024	Mekala Subasinghe	Numbai Mage Lowa
2016	Sandeep Jayalath	Matamai Oya One

d.    Voice Credits

Year	Dubbed Work	Original Serial	Role	Ref.
2015	Aththatu Na Eth Eya Igilei	Carnation	Mathako
2016	Swapna	Diya Aur Baati Hum	Om Rathi
2016	Ali Malli mamai	Mention	Mention
2017	Melody of Love	Melody of Love	hyeon
2018	Muthu Ahura	Kırgın Çiçekler	Topark
2021	Mini Pahana Obai	Kullfi Kumarr Bajewala	Tevar Singh
2023	Himanthara	Descendants of the Sun	Seo Dae-young
2024	Imlie	Imlie	Aditya Kumar