Sanath Nandasiri
Sanath Nandasiri
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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. He was the chancellor of the University of the Visual and Performing Arts in Sri Lanka. One of the iconic singers in Sri Lankan music, Nandasiri received several awards for his compositions in a career spanned more than six decades. He also composed the music to Sandamalige Kathawa, the first TV serial on Rupavahini.