Bathiya Jayakody, along with his duet partner Santhush Weeraman, collectively known as BNS, have achieved several milestones and received numerous awards for their music brand. Together, they have been honoured with several accolades, recognising their talent and contributions to the music industry. These awards celebrate their unique style, catchy tunes, and impactful lyrics that resonate with audiences worldwide. From prestigious music awards to local honours, Bathiya Jayakody and Santhush Weeraman continue to receive recognition for their outstanding performances and creative collaborations as the dynamic duo behind BNS.
Winner of the Silver Award at the Voice of Asia Competition Held in Kazakhstan in 2001
Recipient of the Bronze Award at the Shanghai Music Festival in China in 2001
Winner of the TYOP Award for Contribution to Culture & Arts at the Ten Young Outstanding Persons of the Year Awards (TOYP) in 2002
Winner of the Best Fusion Band Category at the Golden Clef Awards in 2002
Received the Bronze Award at the 4th Sunflower Hip Hop Music Festival in Zernjanin, Serbia, in 2003
Special Achievement Award Winners at the Astana Music Festival in Kazakhstan in 2005
Winner of the "Male Icon-2006" Entertainment Industry Award in 2007
Winner of the Most Popular Artist of the Year Award at the Sirasa Music Awards in 2007
Runners-up for Best Music Video for "Res Vihidena Samanaliyak" at the Derana Music Video Awards in 2014
Runner-up for the Music Video of "Lanka Matha" at the Derana Music Video Awards in 2010
Winner of the Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Sri Lankan Music Industry at the Derana Music Video Awards in 2012
Winner of the Best VFX Music Video at the Derana Music Video Awards 2015 for the Music Video "Lassana Desak"
Winners of the Prestigious Ada Derana "Sri Lankan of the Year 2016" in the Entertainment and Arts Category
Bathiya Jayakody, along with his duo partner, have achieved numerous milestones in their careers
First Sri Lankan Artists to Secure a Music Publishing Contract Under Universal Music Publishing in 2002
First Sri Lankan Artists to Sign a Recording Contract with Sony BMG in the Same Year
In 2002, Composed and Performed the Official Sri Lankan Cricket Anthem for Sri Lanka Cricket, Titled "Apa Jathiye Naamayen"
BNS Made History by Releasing the First Sri Lankan Song with an Indian Collaboration in 2013, Featuring Iconic Indian Singer Hariharan in the Track "Yaalpaanamen"
Collaborated with Asha Bhosle on their 5th Album "Sara Sihina," Released in September 2014
BNS Performed at the Opening Act of the IIFA Awards 2010 and Co-wrote the Opening Music Track for the Event
Ambassadors of "folkhop" and Performed at the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup Opening Ceremony
Composed and Performed the Official Theme Song for the ICC Cricket T20 World Cup in 2012
In 2013, Composed the Song "Achale," Sung by Indian Pop Idol Sonu Nigam, for the Japanese Anime Movie "The Mystical Laws"
Performed and Co-directed the Official Theme Song for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in 2013