Born on December 2, 1991, Sheshadri Priyasad is the second child in a family of three siblings.[3] Her father, Dinesh Priyasad, is a prominent filmmaker and producer in Sinhala cinema, while her mother, Shirani Priyasad, is a dedicated housewife.[4] Sheshadri's elder sister, Dinakshie Priyasad, is a highly acclaimed actress in Sri Lankan cinema, television, and stage drama, and also serves as a television host. Additionally, her younger sister, Shanudrie Priyasad, is a celebrated actress in the realms of cinema and television, and has made a name for herself as a singer.[5] Sheshadri attended Holy Family Convent in Bambalapitiya during her schooling years.
Baminnahennadige Sheshadrie Priyasad, known as ශේෂාද්රි ප්රියසාද් in Sinhala, is a renowned Sri Lankan actress in both cinema and television, as well as a television presenter.[1][2]
Personal life
Sheshadri Priyasad was born on December 2, 1991, as the second of four siblings.[3] Her father, Dinesh Priyasad, is a filmmaker and producer in Sinhala cinema, while her mother, Shirani Priyasad, is a housewife.[4] Her elder sister, Dinakshie Priyasad, is an acclaimed actress in Sri Lankan cinema, television, and stage drama, as well as a television host. Her younger sister, Shanudrie Priyasad, is also a popular award-winning actress, singer, and television personality.[5] Sheshadri attended Holy Family Convent in Bambalapitiya during her schooling years.[citation needed]
Career
Sheshadri's journey in the film industry began at a very young age when she appeared as a child artist in the 1997 film Apaye Thathpara Asu Haradahak, directed by her father, Dinesh Priyasad.[6][7] She also co-hosted the children's program Punchi Panchi with her sister Dinakshie on Sirasa TV.[8] Sheshadri made her debut as a lead actress in the 2011 film Challengers (Yawwanaye Babaru Api).[9]