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Lucky Dias
Palandha Pathirage Lakshman Calistus Dias, popularly as Lucky Dias (ලකී ඩයස් born 5 February 1951), is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema and teledrama as well as a producer and director. He entered films in 1986 guided by his mentor, a famous actor and film director, Gamini Fonseka. He did the first hosting of Obada Lakshapathi Mamada Lakshapathi, Sri Lankan version of ''Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? ''Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?'' (WWTBAM) is an international television game show franchise of British origin, created by David Briggs, Mike Whitehill and Steven Knight. In its format, currently owned and licensed by Sony Pictures Televis ...''. On 12 June 1986, he married Malini Fonseka, Sri Lankan film actress and divorced in 2011. He got the Presidential Film Award in 1998. Filmography Television serials * ''Bharyawo'' * ''Eha Ivura'' * ''Iqbal'' as Imran * ''Kemmura'' * ''Kulawamiya'' * ''Magi'' * ''Miriguwen Eha * ''Muthu Ataye Modayo'' * ''Nannaduna ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, also known historically as Ceylon, is an island country in South Asia. It lies in the Indian Ocean, southwest of the Bay of Bengal, separated from the Indian subcontinent, Indian peninsula by the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait. It shares a maritime border with the Maldives in the southwest and India in the northwest. Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte is the legislative capital of Sri Lanka, while the largest city, Colombo, is the administrative and judicial capital which is the nation's political, financial and cultural centre. Kandy is the second-largest urban area and also the capital of the last native kingdom of Sri Lanka. The most spoken language Sinhala language, Sinhala, is spoken by the majority of the population (approximately 17 million). Tamil language, Tamil is also spoken by approximately five million people, making it the second most-spoken language in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka has a population of appr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anagarika Dharmapala Srimathano
''Anagarika Dharmapala Srimathano'' () is a 2015 Sri Lankan Sinhala biographical history film directed by Sanath Abeysekara and co-produced by Ven. Banagala Upatissa Thera and Sunil T. Fernando for Sunil T. Films. It stars Palitha Silva in lead role along with Lucky Dias and Sriyantha Mendis. Music composed by Rohana Weerasinghe. It is the 1211th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. The film reveals about the life of Sri Lanka's Anagarika Dharmapala, a founding contributor of non-violent Sinhalese Buddhist nationalism and Buddhism. Plot Cast * Palitha Silva as Anagarika Dharmapala * Lucky Dias as News editor Piyadasa Sirisena (Cameo appearance) * Sriyantha Mendis as Wijewardena (Cameo appearance) * Hyacinth Wijeratne Threeris Hyacinth Wijeratne (; 3 October 194631 July 2021) was an actress in Cinema of Sri Lanka, Sri Lankan cinema, theatre and television. In a career spanned more than four decades, she was known for her breakthrough roles in ''Karumakkarayo ... a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Living People
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Sirasa Lakshapathi
Sirasa Lakshapathi, formerly titled Obada Lakshapathi Mamada Lakshapathi, is the Sinhala-language adaptation of the British game show ''Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?'' produced in Sri Lanka. The show premiered on Sirasa TV on September 18, 2010. It was initially hosted by Lucky Dias Palandha Pathirage Lakshman Calistus Dias, popularly as Lucky Dias (ලකී ඩයස් born 5 February 1951), is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema and teledrama as well as a producer and director. He entered films in 1986 guided by his mentor, a ... and is currently presented by Chandana Suriyabandara. History Rules of game Lifelines * Ask the Audience:- If any contestant uses this lifeline, the host will repeat the question to the audience. The studio audience will get 10 seconds to answer the question. Audience members will use touchpads to give the answer what they believe. After the audience will have chosen their choices, their choices will be displayed to the contestant in percentages ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gunananda Himi Migettuwatte
''Gunananda Himi Migettuwatte'' () is an upcoming Sri Lankan Sinhala biographical patriotic film directed by Sisil Gunesekera and co-produced by director himself with Kamal Karunanayake. The film is about the life of Venarable Migettuwatte Gunananda Thero, who was a Buddhist monk and hero of the Panadura debate during British colonial time. It stars Roger Seneviratne in lead role along with Suranga Ranawaka, Priyankara Rathnayake and Lucky Dias. Music composed by Nilatha Sri Pathirana. Production The film has been shot on location at Kosgoda, Balapitiya, Dambulla, Kalutara, Panadura and Kotahena areas, with filming being completed in 34 days. Plot Cast * Roger Seneviratne as Migel aka Gunananda Thero * Suranga Ranawaka * Priyankara Rathnayake * Lucky Dias * Wimalindra Kumari * Vasanthi Chathurani * Buddhadasa Vithanarachchi * Douglas Ranasinghe * Daya Thennakoon * Palitha Silva * Wijeratne Warakagoda Rajakaruna Navaratne Atapattu Mudiyanselage Wijeratne Banda Warakagoda (B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gini Avi Saha Gini Keli 2
''Gini Avi Saha Gini Keli: Chapter 2'' (, English: ''Firearms and Fireworks 2'') is a 2024 Sri Lankan Sinhalese crime film directed and produced by Udayakantha Warnasuriya for Bahuroo Films. The film served as a sequel to the 1998 blockbuster film ''Gini Avi Saha Gini Keli,'' directed and produced by the same director. The film is based on a popular fictitious novel written by Anura Horatious. It stars an ensemble cast of Isuru Lokuhettiarachchi, Dhanuka Dilshan, Rathna Lalani Jayakody and Roger Seneviratne, Gihan Fernando, Kusal Maduranga and Jagath Benaragama. Several actors reprised their roles from previous film including Lucky Dias, Palitha Silva and Rangana Premaratne. The film received mixed reviews from critics. Plot Cast * Isuru Lokuhettiarachchi as Bogahawatte Lucky * Dhanuka Dilshan as Manju * Lucky Dias as Samson * Rathna Lalani Jayakody as Manju's mother * Palitha Silva as Nihal * Rangana Premaratne as police OIC * Kumara Vandurassa * Roger Seneviratne as Pete ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Weerya
''Weerya'' () is a 2024 Sri Lankan Sinhalese language action thriller film directed and produced by Sunil Aruna Weerasiri for Arunakanthi Films. It stars Jagath Chamila and Sheshadri Priyasad in lead roles along with Lucky Dias, Sriyani Amarasena and Duleeka Marapana in supportive roles. During the shooting, popular actor Anton Jude was hospitalized on 12 March 2012, where he later died in cardiac arrest. The film is released on 5 January 2024 in Ridma circuit cinemas. Plot Cast * Jagath Chamila as Aloka * Sheshadri Priyasad as Thilini Jayawardena * Lucky Dias as Leonard Jayawardena * Sriyani Amarasena as Padma Jayawardena * Duleeka Marapana as Kohilawaththe Johana * Niroshan Wijesinghe as Roger * Anjula Rajapaksa * Sujani Menaka as Sachini * Ramya Wanigasekara as Laticia * Rodney Warnakula * Sarath Kothalawala as Donald Jayasuriya * Kumara Thirimadura * Anton Jude as Ganesh * Saranapala Suriyarachchi * Gnananga Gunawardena * Norman Palihavadana * Nipuni Weerasiri Narayana ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rashmi (film)
''Rashmi'' () is a 2022 Sri Lankan Sinhala action comedy film directed and produced by Preethiraj Weeraratne. The film stars Upeksha Swarnamali, Pubudu Chathuranga, and Akalanka Ganegama in lead roles with Jayasekara Aponso, Lucky Dias, and Duleeka Marapana in supporting roles. It is the last film to be screened before the death of veteran actor Wilson Karu. The cameo appearances of the film done by Mahendra Perera, Susila Kottage, Manel Wanaguru, Manel Chandralatha, Miyuri Samarasinghe, and Ruwanthi Mangala. Plot The film revolves around a woman called Rashmi who had a salon. She found her daily expenses from this small business. She is married to Amal who is a playboy. Due to this, Amal did not pay much attention to Rashmi. Rashmi did not get the love he wanted. Meanwhile, Rashmi meets a young man named Akash, a journalist by profession as well as a novelist. Rashmi loves Akash because she received love from him that she did not get from Amal where the story twists between th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kawuruth Danne Na
''Kawuruth Danne Na'' (; ) is a 2021 Sri Lankan Sinhalese-language political thriller film directed by Bennett Rathnayake and co-produced by director himself with Samanmalee Hewamanna for Benn Films. It stars Bimal Jayakody and Udari Warnakulasooriya in lead roles along with Kumara Thirimadura, Sangeetha Weeraratne and Lucky Dias made supportive roles. The film deals with corrupt and unfair rules and laws in several government officials, where a 17 years old poor schoolgirl goes to the probation prison for stealing 8 nuts of coconut, but nothing happened for corrupted officials, businessmen and drug lords. Cast * Bimal Jayakody as Inspector Wikrama Lokubandara * Sangeetha Weeraratne as Theja Madugalle * Udari Warnakulasooriya as Jānu, Wickrama's wife * Lucky Dias as Rohan gunawardena, Sub Inspector of Police * Kumara Thirimadura as Council member * Buddhika Jayaratne as Roy * Gihan Fernando as Minister Rathnasurendra * Buddhadasa Vithanarachchi as Lawyer Warnakulasuriya * Duleek ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
President Super Star
''President Super Star'' () is a 2019 Sri Lankan Sinhala political comedy film directed and produced by Udayakantha Warnasuriya for U Creations. It stars ensemble cast of veteran and young artists including Isuru Lokuhettiarachchi in lead role along with Mahendra Perera, Sriyantha Mendis, Gihan Fernando, Priyantha Seneviratne and Srimal Wedisinghe in supportive roles. Music composed by Mahesh Denipitiya. The film received mixed reviews from critics. However, the film was a box-office bomb and failed to earn the production charges. Plot Cast Main cast * Srimal Wedisinghe as Kelum Devasurendra * Isuru Lokuhettiarachchi as Asela Ranaweera * Mahendra Perera as Vijitha Mapalagama * Sriyantha Mendis as Dasharaj Dharmapala * Priyantha Seneviratne as Priyantha Alawirathna * Gihan Fernando as Program host * Ajith Weerasinghe as Jagath Saparamadu * Tharindi Fernando as Dilanka, Asela's wife Supportive cast * W. Jayasiri as Minister * Pubudu Chathuranga as Lichchawi King * Ro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rush (Sinhala Film)
''Rush'' () is a 2019 Sri Lankan Sinhala action thriller romance film directed by Mahesh Munasinghe as his debut cinema direction and produced by Wasantha Wijendra & Rum Motion Pictures. It stars Uddika Premarathna, Saranga Disasekara and debut actress Iresha Asanki De Silva in lead roles along with Lucky Dias and Sanath Gunathilake in supportive roles. Music composed by Eranga Jayawardena and lyrics by Nilar N. Cassim and Kelum Srimal. Song release and press conference of the film was held at Savoy Premiere Wellawatta. It is the official sinhala remake of 1998 Tamil film ''Priyamudan''. In 2021, the film won the award for the Most Popular Film at SLIM-Nielsen Peoples Awards. Plot Rashan Wijemanna who nicknamed "Rush" is a son of a wealthy businessman named Sunil Wijemanna. He grows up with a possessive attitude, and is almost considered as a psychopath by the audience. Rush goes to trip to Kandy with his best friend Rashantha and other friends. They stay at a hotel. One Day, Ras ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paththini (2016 Film)
''Paththini'' (පත්තිනි) is a 2016 Sri Lankan Sinhala-language epic-drama film written and directed by Sunil Ariyarathna and produced by Dr. Milina Sumathipala, co-produced by Jagath Sumathipala and Thilanga Sumathipala on behalf of Sumathi Films. The film features Pooja Umashankar in the title role, Uddika Premarathna in the lead role while Ravindra Randeniya, Lucky Dias, Veena Jayakody, and Aruni Rajapaksha appear in supporting roles. The film is based on the Tamil epic Silappatikaram, written by Ilango Adigal. The film was released on 5 May 2016 in the film halls of the EAP Circuit. Plot The film is based on the Tamil epic Silappatikaram written by Ilango Adigal. More than 2000 years ago, Southern India was divided into three Tamil kingdoms, namely the Chola, Pandya, and Chera dynasties which ruled most of present-day Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Kannagi was born in the city of Puhar in the Chola dynasty. She is married to a rich baron named Kovala ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
