Anjali Himaya Bandara was born on January 13, 1990, in Dehiwala, Sri Lanka. She belongs to the Sinhala community and speaks Sinhala and English. Himaya entered the entertainment industry as a television presenter before moving into acting and singing. She is active on Instagram under the username himaya_bandara, where she has over 600K+ followers. On TikTok, she is active as himayabandara with over 215K+ followers and more than 800K+ likes. Her social media presence reflects her interests in acting, music, books, and entertainment.
Himaya Bandara started her career as a television host for programs including Hada Randi Paya on Swarnavahini. She later transitioned into acting and became highly recognized after portraying Sonali Teacher in the popular teledrama Deveni Inima aired in 2017. She further strengthened her television career through productions including Hadawathe Kathawa, where she played Dulanya Teacher, and Crime Scene, where she appeared as Sumali. In cinema, Himaya acted in Sinhala films including Sama Kumaru Kathawa released in 2019 and the action film Sooraya Weeraya released in 2024. Alongside acting, she is also known as a singer and dubbing artist while continuing her involvement in media and entertainment activities.
In her personal life, Himaya often shares moments related to books, music, travel, fashion, and lifestyle on social media. Her online content reflects her passion for entertainment, reading, and creative arts.