Tharaka Wasalamudaliarachchi
Acting
Biography
Tharaka Wasalamudaliarachchi (Tharu Queen) is a Sri Lankan Author, Actress, TV Producer & Songwriter. She began her professional journey in 1997, joining Swarnavahini as one of its early journalists. During this time, she contributed as a presenter on the political program Deshapalana Sathiya and worked as part of the production team for Rathu Ira. Her breakthrough came in 2000 with the current affairs program Helidarawwa, which brought her widespread recognition. She received the Sumathi Tele Awards for Best Television Current Affairs Program in both 2000 and 2001. After a brief hiatus from the media industry, Wasalamudaliarachchi returned to television in 2005 with the documentary program Charitha, marking a significant comeback after three years away from the public eye. Her work on Charitha earned her the Sumathi Tele Award for Best Television Documentary in 2007. In 2006, she made her acting debut with Pipi Piyum, where her performance was well received by audiences. She continued her acting career with a notable role as Ishadi in Udu Viyan (2007). In 2008, she further expanded her presence on television by hosting Peravadana.
Known For
Novelist Dileepa Wijewardana and his wife Ishadi are distressed, as they have no children though married for more than a decade. But their story takes the biggest twist with the entry of Dulani who meets the couple at a remote village.
Udu Viyan
Nikini Malwenna, a gentle and educated young woman with a physical disability, works as an office assistant. When her colleague, executive Saroj Virithamulla, falls in love with her, she rejects his proposal due to their differing social backgrounds, setting the stage for a story about love, dignity, and self-worth.
Pipi Piyum
"Helidarawwa" is an Investigative documentary series that aired on Swarnavahini TV. Hosted by Tharaka Wasalamudaliarachchi (Tharu Queen), Helidarawwa exposes Societal Corruption, Human rights violations and Social injustice.
Helidarawwa
Tharaka Wasalamudaliarachchi shares practical life advice, highlighting what to be aware of in everyday situations while also guiding viewers on creating effective plans for studying and daily life.
A Talk with Tharu Queen
The program was presented and produced by Tharaka Wasalamudaliarachchi and centered on documenting the lives and careers of notable Sri Lankan personalities. Through a series of in-depth conversations and documentary segments, the program highlighted the personal journeys, artistic achievements, and social contributions of various individuals, particularly figures from the country's arts and cultural community. Over the course of the series, numerous well-known artists and creative professionals were featured in interviews.