
Acting
Dec 27, 1962
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Chandani Seneviratne
Acting
Biography
Chandani Seneviratne is a Sri Lankan actress, of all three performing arts in cinema, theatre and television. One of the most distinguished artists in Sinhala cinema, Seneviratne has received critical acclaim and awards at every award festival in Sri Lanka for several dramatic roles.
Feature Films (21)

A group of housewives form the same neighbourhood engage in a WhatsApp group chat are curious about a new young female tenant in a house nearby and her interaction with a young Muslim woman. In the backdrop of Easter Sunday bombing in Sri Lanka members of the WhatsApp group are very suspicious about the young Muslim woman but they finally realize the nature of the relationship between the two young women and their sexual orientation.
Independence Lane

Gérard Courant's "Filmed Diary" of December 14, 2011, produced in Dubai (United Arab Emirates). Between December 7 and 15, 2011, Gérard Courant was invited by the Dubai International Film Festival, in the United Arab Emirates. It was an opportunity for him to film many "Cinematons" of personalities from the Arab world and to continue his "Film Notebooks" from which he brought back 7 episodes.
Dubai Winter Diary VI: Light and Reflections

An embarrassing problem emerges in a quiet household somewhere in a province of Sri Lanka. The patriarch of a lovely family suddenly dies in front of the TV one fateful night. He experienced something soulfully romantic before his last breath and the most sensitive part of his deceased body still functions without pulse or blood pressure. His two grown sons and a mourning mother are eager to bend down the standing organ to avoid shameful reactions at the funeral.
Tentigo

A tribute and reflection on the political turmoil and tragic loss of life during the late '80s in Sri Lanka.
Smarana Samapthi - An Absolution

This is a tale weaving love, betrayal, and adventure. "Mandara" unfolds around the lives of sports star Mandara, engineer Vishwa, orphan heiress Yashora, and her uncle Bharatha. After Mandara and Vishwa's romance leads to heartbreak, their paths cross with Yashora, on the run from her murderous uncle, aiming to seize the family fortune. Their fates intertwine in a story of love, loss, and resilience, leading to a dramatic showdown and a heartwarming conclusion, all set against the backdrop of Sri Lanka's stunning landscapes and accompanied by a captivating soundtrack.
Mandara

The 1st queen of the king dies in child birth, the prince survives. After the 2nd queen, gives birth to a new prince, she plots to kill the 1st prince, so that her son would get the crown after the king. A soldier senses this danger and ousts the prince to a rural village for survival. The village headman adopts the child without knowing the origin of the child. The prince gradually forgets his royalty, and grows up as a skillful and handsome farmer. After the death of the king, the soldier and religious leaders plan to bring the real prince to the crown.
Siri Parakum

After getting through the O/L Examination with outstanding results, Anuththara with his friends eagerly look forward to experience their final years in school as seniors in the A/L class. They befriend Ahinsa and the other new girls who join their school. Ahinsa draws everyone’s attention for her smartness as well as her cheerful yet mysterious behaviour. Her irregular school attendance and the rumours circulating about her, make the others suspect that there’s a hidden story behind her cheerfulness.
A Level

Goal is the story of bunch of ordinary village children who challenge the impossible with the help of a teacher who refuses to see them fail.
Goal

A Coincidental meeting of a Soldier and an Army officer at a dark night, in a forest burning with war, between Sri Lankan Army and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). The Soldier's efforts born out of sheer respect to save the life of his critically wounded senior Officer become futile at the end. At the Senior officer's death, the soldier nagged constantly by his conscience and its questioning, feels that he too was responsible for the death of his Senior Officer. in the face of this, the soldier begins to probe into the past of the Senior Officer's life and engages in boundless sacrifice to bring justice to him, and in that process soldier gets Senior Officer's past wrongs corrected.
Under the Sun and Moon

Since her fish salesman husband was killed by militant thugs for his political affiliations, Kusum has been left alone to support her eight children and her mother-in-law. She does this by breaking rocks in a nearby quarry. But of course, things can get worse and they do in this heartfelt but gruelling litany of suffering.
Burning Birds
Television & Series (4)

Doo Daruwo was one of the longest running Sri Lankan television serials, airing from 1990 to 1995. It was one of the most popular shows of its time and drew in 8 million viewers at its peak.
Doo Daruwo

Pithru is a Sinhala television drama directed by Ananda Abeynayake that explores the emotional bond between a father and his daughter while addressing contemporary social issues. The series unfolds around a disturbing cybercrime incident, highlighting the vulnerabilities faced by young women and the challenges families confront in protecting their loved ones in the digital age.
Pithru

Rajiv, a fearless journalist, takes a stand against corruption and injustice in modern society. As he uncovers dark truths and challenges powerful forces, his journey becomes a gripping tale of resistance, integrity, and personal sacrifice. Sahodaraya blends intense drama with social commentary, offering a thought-provoking narrative that resonates with audiences.



