Legendary singer and musician Sanath Nandasiri has passed away

Veteran singer and musician Professor Sangeeth Nipun Sanath Nandasiri has passed away at the age of 81, according to family sources.

 

One of the iconic singers in Sri Lankan music, Nandasiri is also a music director and composer who has received several awards for his compositions in a career spanning more than six decades.

 

Nandasiri, who first appeared on Sinhala Radio at the age of 13 in 1955, was also the playback singer of over 30 popular Sinhala movies including Ahas Gauwa, Duleeka, Sihina Lowak, Pembara Madhu, and Senasuma.

 

He also served as the Chancellor of the University of the Visual and Performing Arts in Sri Lanka.

 

The arrangements of his final rites will be announced later, family sources said.