Abeysinghe Charith Wasantha Kumara (born November 27, 1982, in Horana, Sri Lanka; Sinhala: චරිත් අබේසිංහ), commonly known as Charith Abeysinghe, is a Sri Lankan tele-cinema director, producer, cinematographer, singer, actor, and television presenter. With a career spanning over 25 years, Abeysinghe has been involved in various roles within the Sri Lankan arts and entertainment sector, including television and film.
Personal life Abeysinghe was married to Puvaneswary Sundarampillai, with whom he has a son named Ashok (21 years old).
Abeysinghe then married Satharasinghe Archie Hanson Sithara, and they have three daughters: Aveesha, Thedeesha, and Meleesha.
Acting career Abeysinghe began his career in the Sri Lankan entertainment industry, participating in music, television, and film. In 2007, he produced Juliya, recognized as one of the early Sri Lankan films shot entirely in High Definition and among the most expensive productions in the country at that time. The film was completed at Pinewood Studios in London, marking a significant technical advancement for Sri Lankan cinema.
In addition to his work in film, Abeysinghe has been involved in numerous television dramas, including Wassanaye Hiru Avidin (2001), Sonduru Kadalla (2014), Chakra (2014), Prana (2016), Gemunu Maharaja (2017), Yan (2019), Kumi (2019), Sathya (2020), Thadee (2021), Number 09 (2022), Chandi Kumarihami (2023), Bambarek Awith.(2024), Take Care (2023), and Meemassa (2024) His 2018 teledrama Mini Gandala saw him take on roles as both director and actor.
Selected television series Amma (2025) Bambarek Awith (2024) Chakra (2014) Chandi Kumarihami (2023) Gamunu Maharaja (2016–2017) Kumi (2019) Meemassa (2024) Minigandela (2018) Number 09 Prana (2016) Sathya (2020) Take Care (2024) Thadee (2021) Yan (2019)
Political career Post-release from his time served in London for a money-laundering charge, Abeysinghe returned to Sri Lanka to pursue acting and political power. In 2024, he was nominated as a candidate for the Sri Lankan Parliament from the Colombo District, representing the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB). In 2026 Abeysinghe was appointed as a member of working committee of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya.https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/17/local/935492/sjb-welcomes-new-faces-to-bring-expertise-to-politics/ On June 25, 2026, Abeysinghe was arrested by Bribery Commission of Sri Lanka for allegations of bribery and connections with organized criminal figures. Following which, his SJB membership was suspended by the partyhttps://www.dailymirror.lk/breaking-news/SJB-suspends-Horana-Organiser-Charith-Abeysinghe-following-bribery-arrest/108-343998.
Filmography
Year Film Role Ref. 2009 Juliya Dilru 2016 July 7 Robbin 2018 Sarungal Milinda 2021 Ginimal Pokuru Lasith 2023 Kadira Divyaraja King Dutugemunu Visangamanaya
Awards Sumathi Awards YearNominee / workAwardResult2018MinigandelaBest Teledrama Art DirectorWon2019Sansararanyaasabada" ,"Thadi", "Sathya"Special Jury Awardwon
Signis Awards YearNominee/workAwardResult2023ThaadiBest Director & CinemetographerWon
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