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Roshan Ravindra
Sri Lankan actor From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Roshan Ravindra Karunachandra (Sinhala: රොෂාන් රවින්ද්ර) is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, theater and television as well as a director, Makeup Artist, Assistant Director and Producer.[1][2] One of the best dramatic actors in Sinhala drama, Ravindra is a recipient of Best Actor Award in many local award festivals in multiple times.[3][4]
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Personal life
Ravindra first studied at Rukmalgama School, then at Wawela Rajasinghe School and then entered Piliyandala Central High School. Then he initially worked in the hotel industry and later got the opportunity to join with the veterans Priyantha Sirikumara and Samarasiri Kandanage.[5]
Ravindra is married to Sanjeewani, The couple has 3 children: Neththru, (son born in 2006), Kethaki (daughter born in 2008), and Thiru (son born in 2019).[6] He is a disciple of Sri Lankan actor Mahendra Perera.[7]
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Career
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While working in the hotel industry, Ravindra went to several acting schools and studied two years diploma in youth service council. He also participated in the workshops of drama experts like Somalatha Subasinghe, and Anoja Weerasinghe.[5] Before acting, Ravindra worked as a make-up artist in some films such as Sudu Kalu Saha Alu.[8] His most popular television acting was as the title role in Uthuwan Kande Sura Saradiyal[9] and in Sahodaraya.[10] His first project as a television producer was the teledrama Rasthiyadukaraya, directed by Lakmini Amaradewa,[11] followed by Kadadora directed by Rajiv Ananda.[12]
In 2020, he directed his maiden television serial, Thanamalvila Kollek.[13][14] In 2021, he won the Best Actor award at the Sumathi Awards for his performance in the teledrama Veeraya Gedara Awith.[15]
Selected television serials
- Aebarthu Aetha
- Ahasin Watuna
- Amuthu Minissu[16]
- Badde Kulawamiya
- Binari
- Daskon
- Dedunnen Eha[17]
- Degammediyawa
- Eelangata Mokada Wenne
- Fantasy Avenue
- Golu Thaththa[18]
- Hiru Avarata[19]
- Hopalu Arana[20]
- Idorayaka Mal Pipila[21]
- Ikibindina Tharuka
- Ilandari Handawa
- Kaala Nadee Gala Basi [22]
- Kadadora
- Kaneru
- Manik Maliga
- Mage Kaviya Mata Denna [23]
- Mass
- Nidi Kumari
- Nopenena Ananthaya
- Parasathu Mal[24]
- Pulina Prasada [25]
- Ran Hiru Res
- Rasthiyadukaraya
- Rathriya Manaram
- Sahodaraya[26]
- Samanalayano[27]
- Samanalunta Wedithiyanna [28]
- Sanda Ginigath Rathriya [29]
- Sathya
- Sinansenna Anuththara [30]
- Situwara Puwatha[31]
- Thaara[32]
- Thaaththe Api Awa
- Thunmanthanna[33]
- Uthuwan Kande Sura Saradiyal[34]
- Vishmaya
- Warna[35]
- Wasuli Kanda[36]
- Weeraya Gedara Awith[37]
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Stage Dramas
- Mister President
Filmography
Ravindra's first major role in a film was Kasun in the 2004 film Aadaraneeya Wassaanaya, directed by Senesh Dissanaike Bandara.[38][39]
| † | Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released |
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Awards and accolades
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Ravindra has won several awards at local stage drama festivals and television festivals for dramatic roles.[3][54]
Derana Film Awards
Hiru Golden Film Awards
Sarasaviya Awards
Presidential Awards
Signis Awards
Sumathi Awards
Raigam Tele'es
State Television Awards
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References
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