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Sunil Edirisinghe (Patikirige Sunil Jayapreethi Edirisinghe) was born on 19 December, 1949 in Colombo, Dominion of Ceylon, is a Sri Lankan classical musician. Discover Sunil Edirisinghe'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 74 years old?
| Popular As |
Patikirige Sunil Jayapreethi Edirisinghe |
| Occupation |
Musician |
| Age |
74 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius |
| Born |
19 December, 1949 |
| Birthday |
19 December |
| Birthplace |
Colombo, Dominion of Ceylon |
| Nationality |
Sri Lanka
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Sunil Edirisinghe Height, Weight & Measurements
At 74 years old, Sunil Edirisinghe height not available right now. We will update Sunil Edirisinghe's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Sunil Edirisinghe Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Sunil Edirisinghe worth at the age of 74 years old? Sunil Edirisinghe’s income source is mostly from being a successful artist. He is from Sri Lanka. We have estimated Sunil Edirisinghe'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 |
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| Source of Income |
artist |
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Timeline
Patikirige Sunil Jayapreethi Edirisinghe (Sinhala:සුනිල් එදිරිසිංහ; born 19 December 1949) is a Sri Lankan classical musician.
Edirisinghe began his schooling at Sri Dharmaloka Vidyalaya in 1955.
He moved on to Sapugaskanda Maha Vidyalaya in 1968 and subsequently Delgoda Kalyana Pradeepa Pirivena where he studied for his A/L examamination.
After completing his secondary education in 1969, Edirisinghe began working for the Government Printing Corporation.
He debuted as a playback singer that year singing "Sandakada Pahana" for his brother Satischandra's film Matara Achchi.
Edirisinghe studied music at Visharada P.V. Nandasiri's Academy of Music and University of Laknaw, India in the early 1970s.
In 1975 Edirisinghe graduated with first class honors from the prestigious Bhathkhande Academy of Music in India.
He joined the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation soon after.
They were married in 1979 and had their first child Sankha Chamindra Edirisinghe the following year.
In 1980 Edirisinghe released his first cassette Chandra Mandala.
Edirisinghe won the presidential award for playback singing in 1983 for "Maya Miringuva Pirunu Lo Thale" from Adhishtanaya.
In 1985 their daughter Sankani Edirisinghe was born.
He was awarded the Swarna Sankha Award for playback singing in 1988 for "Thurulaka Hurathal" from Mangala Thagga and in 1990 for "Walakulak Gena Muwa Karamu" from Saharave Sihinaya.
He has also won the Sarasaviya Award for playback singing in 1988 for "Thidasa Pure" from Sandakada Pahana and in 2002 for "Poronduwa" from Poronduwa.
Edirisinghe was born the youngest of seven children to Patikirige Edirisinghe and Ushettige Elizabeth Perera; he grew up in Waragoda Kelaniya amongst a blooming rubber industry.
To celebrate his 70th birthday, he has organized a felicitation ceremony will be held on 19 December 2019 at 3 pm at Sri Lanka Foundation Institution.
Meanwhile, a book titled The Spiritual Tune of the Sunil with a scholarly exploration of what he has done with singing is published by Samudra Wettasinghe.
Another book, written by Pushkara Wanniarachchi under the title Sunila Siritha - Sunil Edirisinghe Divi Sariya.
In 2021, he released his first L.P. album with the tile "Sunila Yamaya".
It features a concert presentation with eighteen popular songs and a few short dialogues.
Edirisinghe has six siblings.
The eldest Dharmasri was involved in fine arts.
His sister Mercy was a music teacher; his brothers Satischandra and Nimal went into film.
Edirisinghe met his future wife Nandani "Kumudu" Munasinghe on a visit to Kandy.
