Nuwandhika Senarathne
Nuwandhika Senarathne’s musical journey has been marked by national recognition, artistic excellence, and audience admiration. Each award and nomination reflects her versatility, emotional depth, and dedication to meaningful music across genres.
Sarasavi Award – Best Female Singer (2025)
Nuwandhika received the prestigious Sarasavi Award for Best Female Singer in 2025 for
the song “Giri Sirasa.” This achievement stands as a major milestone in her career,
celebrating her expressive vocal artistry and her growing impact in Sri Lankan music.
Calin Award – Most Popular Youth Female Singer (2025)
In 2025, she was honored with the Calin Award for Most Popular Youth Female Singer,
recognizing the strong connection she has built with audiences and her rising popularity among music lovers.
The award reflects not only her vocal talent, but also the warmth and sincerity that define her presence as an artist.
State Music Award – Best Singing Award (2024)
Nuwandhika won the Best Singing Award at the State Music Awards 2024 for “Asanwra Wessak.”
This recognition highlights the strength, sensitivity, and refinement of her vocal performance in a song that resonated deeply with listeners.
Raigam Tele’es Awards – Best Teledrama Singer (Female) Nominee (2019–2020)
For her performance of “Asanwra Wessak,” Nuwandhika was nominated for Best Teledrama Singer (Female)
at the Raigam Tele’es Awards (2019–2020). This nomination acknowledged her contribution to
Sri Lankan teledrama music and her ability to bring emotional richness to screen songs.
Derana Dream Star Season 9 – Runner-up (2021)
Nuwandhika emerged as the Runner-up of Derana Dream Star Season 9,
a defining achievement that brought her national recognition and introduced her voice to a wider audience.
This moment played an important role in establishing her place in the Sri Lankan music industry.
Saundarya Abhimani Ghazal Competition – Winner (2019)
In 2019, Nuwandhika won the Saundarya Abhimani Ghazal Competition, an accomplishment that
reflected her command of classical sensitivity, phrasing, and emotional interpretation.
The award also highlighted her versatility as a vocalist capable of excelling in refined and expressive musical traditions.
All-Island Calypso Competition – Winner (2011)
Nuwandhika became the Winner of the All-Island Calypso Competition in 2011,
an early achievement that revealed her musical promise and performance ability from a young age. This recognition marked one of the first important milestones in her artistic journey.