Inthushi Eeksha Nimnadi is a talented young girl who loves acting and announcing. She lives in Athurugiriya and goes to Gunasekara Vidyalaya. She is in grade three. Inthushi has a passion for both traditional and western dance, and she trains at the Dayan Kahandawala Academy. Inthushi has acted in popular teledramas like, ‘Kopi Kade’ and ‘Senehasa’.  Besides acting, she dreams of becoming a teacher, actress, and presenter. 

Can you introduce yourself to us?

My name is Inthushi Eeksha Nimnadi. I live in Athurugiriya and I’m currently in grade three at Gunasekara Vidyalaya. I live with my parents and my grandfather, who I love spending time with. I have two adorable dogs, a male and a female. The male dog’s name is Brown and the female is Blacky. When I’m not busy with school, I enjoy doing things that make me happy – like drawing, singing, and dancing. I recently became a member of Little Friends at school. It’s been so much fun making new friends and having a great time together.  

Inthushi, tell us about your acting career too.

I love acting. I have acted in popular teledramas like, ‘Kopi Kade,’ ‘Senehasa,’ and ‘Aragalaya’. It’s so much fun being on set and bringing characters to life. Apart from teledramas, I have also appeared in a few commercials.

I have worked as a presenter on Lak FM and TV Derana. I also do dubbing. I have contributed my voice to various characters. 

This has been a wonderful journey for me, filled with creativity and excitement. I look forward to more opportunities to explore this amazing world of entertainment.

What kind of dancing do you enjoy the most?

I have been training at the Dayan Kahandawala Academy, where I receive training in both traditional and western dance forms. While I enjoy both styles, traditional dancing is the one I like the most. There’s something special about the movements, vibrant costumes, and rich cultural heritage that traditional dances carry. I really like that.

How did you receive an opportunity to make a screen appearance? 

I got the wonderful opportunity to make an appearance on screen through my drama classes with Prabath Dushyantha sir on ITN. He must have seen potential in me and given me a chance to act in ‘Kopi Kade’. 

After that, I was fortunate to receive another opportunity to act in ‘Senehasa’. It was a great learning experience for me. 

Recently, I got the opportunity to be in a Vesak Poya advertisement for a government bank. It was a special project and I was thrilled to be a part of it.

Are there any other extracurricular activities that you do?

I do many fun activities outside of school. I love singing and I’m a part of Ranwala Balakaya. We practise and perform together. I also enjoy drawing a lot. It’s a way for me to be creative and express myself. Apart from that, I go to a dhamma school in Korathota where I learn about Buddhism. 

What is your ambition?

My ambition is to be a teacher, just like my mom. I want to teach little kids and help them learn. But I also have another dream. When I grow up, I want to be an actress and presenter. I want to act in movies and TV shows and share stories with people. Being a teacher and an actress/presenter would make me happy.

Have you received any training in announcing? 

Yes, I train under Athula Ransirilal sir. I attend his workshops where I learn a lot of valuable skills. His workshops have been really helpful in improving my announcing abilities.

Is there anyone you want to thank? 

Yes, there are many people I would like to thank. I am grateful to director Prabath Dushyantha sir, who has been a guiding light in my acting journey. I also want to express my gratitude to Shani Tarangani Abeyratne, who connected me to FM Derana’s ‘Kemmura’ programme, and Madumalee Jayasinghe, who connected me with ‘Ayubowan Derana’.

I would like to thank aunty Anjani Vikrama for contacting me about the programmes at Lak FM. A special thank you goes to Dilrukshi Weeraparakrama for allowing me to perform. Also, uncle Mahesh Karunaratne holds a special place in my heart for giving me the chance to be a part of ‘Senehasa’ and ‘Neluni’.

In addition, I am deeply grateful to my dear mother, father, and everyone in my family. They have always supported and encouraged me. I also want to express my appreciation to Miss Hemamali, my class teacher and my school that has been a constant source of strength.

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