Vidhushi Uththara Explained

Vidhushi Uththara
විදූෂි උත්තරා
Birth Date:1991 11, df=yes
Birth Name:Dabare Liyanage Vidhushi Uththara
Birth Place:Colombo, Sri Lanka
Nationality:Sri Lankan
Education:Sangamiththa Balika Vidyalaya
Gothami Balika Vidyalaya
Years Active:2012–present
Spouse:Dr. Laknath Prasantha Rajasiri (m. 2013)
Father:Vipul Ariyathilaka Liyanage
Mother:Kumari Deepika Dharmapala
Relatives:Priscilla Opatha (grandmother)
Kusum Renu (aunt)
Sriyantha Mendis (uncle)
Occupation:Actress, model, dubbing artist

Dabare Liyanage Vidhushi Uththara (born 29 November 1991, Sinhala; Sinhalese: විදූෂි උත්තරා), popularly as Vidhushi Uththara, is an actress in Sri Lankan television and theater as well as a model and voice artist.[1] Started as a child television presenter, she later became one of the popular actresses in the television with the serials Deveni Inima, Rajayogaya, Lansupathiniyo and Kusumasana Devi.[2]

Personal life

She was born on 29 November 1991 in Rajagiriya, Colombo as the second child of the family. Her father Vipul Ariyathilaka Liyanage is a mechanic who runs his own business 'Vipul enterprises'. Her mother Kumari Deepika Dharmapala is a housewife. Vidhushi has one elder sister, Dilini Rangana who is a journalist and editor. Her grandmother Priscilla Opatha was a renowned singer in the Gramophone era who became very popular with the song "Monawada Amme Akuru Jathiyak" sung with Kingsley Jayasekera.[3] [4]

Vidhushi started education at Sangamiththa Balika Vidyalaya, Colombo and later attended Gothami Balika Vidyalaya, Colombo. Then in 2012, she graduated with a degree at National Gem and Jewellery Authority, Colombo. Before starting an acting career, she worked as a jewelry designer at Aminra collection from 2012 to 2013.[5]

Her aunt Kusum Renu is a popular actress active in cinema, television and theater in a career spanning more than four decades.[6] Kusum Renu is married to fellow dramatist Sriyantha Mendis. Sriyantha has dominated theater, television and cinema since 1979 and received several awards for Best Actor in multiple award ceremonies.[7]

She is married to Laknath Prasantha Rajasiri, a consultant doctor. The wedding was celebrated on 24 October 2013.

Career

In 2001, she joined with Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation "Athuru Mithuru" children's unit as a child announcer and continued to work until 2005. Then in 2005, she made her maiden television role in the serial Sathara Ima Gini as a child artist. Then in 2016, she participated in the screen test for the television serial Deiyange Rate with one of her friends.[8] During the screen test, she acted with her friend to help her during the screening. Later she was selected for a supportive role in the serial. Meanwhile, in 2017, she appeared in the soap opera Deveni Inima directed by Saranga Mendis and played the role 'Malki'. She became very popular with the serial and she continued to play the role until 2018.

In 2018, she became one of the Top 5 Popular actresses at Raigam Tele'es. In 2019, she was nominated for the award for the Upcoming Actress for her role in the television serial Rajayogaya.[9] In 2018, she played the main titular role in the television serial Kusumasana Devi which became very popular. Then in 2019, she acted in three television serials: Lansupathiniyo, Sanda Vimana and Aeya. She played the main antagonist role Rithu in Aeya teledrama. However, She quit Aeya teledrama in 2020 which replaced by Chathu Rajapaksha.[10] She also performed in two stage plays Miringu Ma Ima directed by her sister and Hankithi Daha Thuna directed by Jayantha Chandrasiri.[11]

Apart from serials, she also starred in several telefilms including: Magiya, Dharu Senehasa, Senehewanthaya, Moha, Sepalika, Guru Paduru, Piyawara and Dinuma. She also appeared in several commercials such as Commercial Bank, Riztbury Chocolates, Tiara Layer Cake, Vim Dish-wash soap, Milo, Munchee Chocolate Marie, Astra Butter, Clorgard Toothpaste, Sera coconut Milk, Comfort fabric liquid, Laojee Tea and Dettol soap.

Apart from acting, she is also a popular dubbing artist who rendered her voice to several international soap operas and serials including; Kiduru Kumariyo (Niksy), Chooty Dhuu (Mansi), Mini Pahana Obai (Minty), Vidya Pawula (Alice), Sakwala Kumariyo (Madison), Panditha Rama (Kali Amma), Nihada Dhoni (Mohana), Hamu Wemu Aye Sansare (Pooja), Vishwa Charika and Sihinayaka Seya (Zoya).

Television serials

Year Film Role Ref.
2005 Sathara Ima Gini Malithi
2016 Deiyange Rate Himansa [12]
2017 Deveni Inima Malki
2017 Rajayogaya Udari
2017 Ahimi Janaki
2017 Kusumasana Devi Dona Kathirina [13]
2018 Sillara Samanallu Harini
2018 Rakungira Priyanvada
2019 Sanda Vimana Vindya
2019 Lansupathiniyo Kathy
2019 Kiss Methma
2019-2020 Aeya Rithu

Music video appearances

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: I am not trying to make a name for myself: Vidushi Uttara, Dona Katharina on the small screen . 2021-01-07 . Sarasaviya.
  2. Web site: I am not trying to make a name for myself by kinship: Vidhushi Uththara . 2021-01-07 . 9lanka.
  3. Web site: The Queen of Songs, who has been singing for seven decades, left us . 2021-01-07 . Deshaya.
  4. Web site: Sri Lanka's first color Sinhala film Gambada Sundari' . 2021-01-07 . Lankadeepa.
  5. Web site: Yes .. I am proud - Vidhushi Uththara . 2021-01-07 . vinsaara.
  6. Web site: My husband is a very free man – Kusum Renu. Navaliya. 9 August 2016.
  7. Web site: Sriyantha: the actor for all seasons. Daily Mirror. 9 August 2016.
  8. Web site: Nobody knew that Sriyantha and Kusum Renu were related - Vidhushi Uththara . 2021-01-07 . Divaina.
  9. Web site: The Independent Television Network nominates for Raigam Awards in a number of categories . 2021-01-07 . ITN News.
  10. Web site: Vinoja and Priyantha bring "Sandavimana" . 2021-01-07 . Daily Mirror.
  11. Web site: Hankithi 13 . Rangahala . 8 October 2018.
  12. Web site: දෙයියන්ගේ රටේ . 2021-01-07 . Sarasaviya.
  13. Web site: Kusumasana Devi will be seen with Indian teledramas . 2021-01-07 . Divaina.
  14. Web site: Palu Sitha Langa - Nirosha Virajini ft Dr RNG Rajapakse . 2021-01-07 . Hiru TV Music.
  15. Web site: Sanasum Hade (සැනසුම් හදේ) Theekshana Anuradha & Vidurangi Madumali . 2021-01-07 . Theekshana Anuradha official YouTube.
  16. Web site: Hitha Mage: Sangeeth Satharasinghe . 2021-01-07 . Sangeeth Vlogs.
  17. Web site: රවීන් සහ ශනුද්රි official Music Video . 2021-01-07 . CeyFLiX.