Age, Biography and Wiki
Bandu Samarasinghe (Bandusena Samarasinghe) was born on 22 November, 1952 in Kegalle, Sri Lanka, is a Sri Lankan actor, director, singer and comedian. Discover Bandu Samarasinghe's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 71 years old?
| Popular As |
Bandusena Samarasinghe |
| Occupation |
Actor, director, producer, singer, screenplay writer |
| Age |
71 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio |
| Born |
22 November 1952 |
| Birthday |
22 November |
| Birthplace |
Kegalle, Sri Lanka |
| Nationality |
Sri Lankan
|
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Bandu Samarasinghe Height, Weight & Measurements
At 71 years old, Bandu Samarasinghe height not available right now. We will update Bandu Samarasinghe's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Bandu Samarasinghe's Wife?
His wife is Swarna Samarasinghe (m. 1980)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Swarna Samarasinghe (m. 1980) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
3 |
Bandu Samarasinghe Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Bandu Samarasinghe worth at the age of 71 years old? Bandu Samarasinghe’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from Sri Lankan. We have estimated Bandu Samarasinghe's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Actor |
Bandu Samarasinghe Social Network
Timeline
His father Kegalle Podi Mahaththya (1917-1980) was a mechanic and his mother Lellagaha Goda Iskole Hamine (1925-2007) was a teacher.
His preschool education came through St. Savior Convent and secondary education by St. Mary's College, Kegalle.
He is a B-grade singer in Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation.
Bandu is married to Swarna Samarasinghe where the couple has two daughters; Rasoga and Hiranga, and one son, Kumara Kanchana, who is also an actor and singer.
Kanchana and Rasoga also acted in Bandu's fourth cinema direction Peeter One.
Kala Bhushana Bandusena Samarasinghe, popularly known as Bandu (බන්දු සමරසිංහ, born 22 November 1952), is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, theater and television.
One of the most popular comedians in Sinhala cinema, Bandu is best known for comedy roles in several blockbuster film franchises such as Re Daniel Dawal Migel, Cheriyo, Jolly Halo as well as Somy Boys.
In addition to acting, he also worked as a director, scriptwriter, singer, lyricist and producer.
In April 2022, he was appointed as the Consul General in Milan, Italy replacing Neela Wickramasinghe who died while serving in the relevant position.
However, it was revealed that he himself would not accept as the Consul General in Milan due to disappointment of the government’s conduct.
Bandu was on born on 22 November 1952 in a family of five children.
Starting as early as 1971 at the age of 17 or so, Bandu started his cinema career with Sadahatama Oba Mage.
He acted in slapstick comedies along with Freddie Silva in the 1980s.
His first direction film Rodaya released in 1995 and gained much attraction.
In 1997, he made the film Pemmal Mala and then Left Right Sir in 2004.
Its maiden show was staged at Nithyanjal in Kandana on February 26, 2000.
Bandu Samarasinghe and Tennison Cooray were able to build a formidable comic duo combination and both of them act number of films together such as Ra Daniyel Dawal Mige, Cheriyo, Kolompoor, Somy Boys, James Bond and Thank You Berty.
Bandu acted several iconic roles in Sinhala cinema such as "Daniel" in Ra Daniel Dawal Migel, "Marmite" in Cheerio Doctor and "Ikke Karolis" in political comedy Parliament Jokes.
His first "Bandu Live In Concert" was held on 10 July 2005 and after 11 years, he performed his next Bandu Live In Concert on 27 August 2016 at BMICH.
Bandu along with Tennison and Yureni Noshika acted as hosts for Hiru Mega Star season 2.
He also hosts the chat program Talks With Bandu telecast by Hiru TV.
In 2010, he made his maiden television serial Dara Garaj which gained huge popularity.
The shooting work began on August 5, 2012 and the shooting was completed on November 1, 2012.
Permission for the film was obtained from the Board of Directors on December 18.
The media briefing was held on December 20, 2012.
Before his comedy partner, Tennyson Cooray moved to direction in 2013, Bandu started to showcase his talents in direction.
In 2013, Bandu directed the comedy blockbuster Peter One where he introduced his son Kanchana and second daughter Rasoga into silver screen.
The film was screened on May 10, 2013.
His first teledrama acting came under his own direction, through Dara Garaj.
And he acted few teledramas like Roy de Silva's Tarzan Ape Man, Giriraj Kaushalya's Nana Kamare, Sikuru Lanthe and Nishantha Weerasinghe's Dankuda Banda.
In mid 2018, Kanchana released his first music video Sura Dewliye.
He acted in more than 98 Sri Lankan films up to 2018.
Almost 95 percent of the films were comedies and very few were dramas.
He started stage drama career with the play No Problem directed by Nilanthi Dhammika and produced by Niroshan Devapriya.
In 2018, Tennison acted in the film Yama Raja Siri with Bandu for the first time in 10 years.
In 2019, he was awarded as the best actor in a comic role in Derana Film Awards.
