Ranjan Ramanayake
Hon. Ranjan Ramanayake MP | |
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Deputy Minister of Social Empowerment & Welfare | |
Assumed office 4 September 2015 | |
President | Maithripala Sirisena |
Prime Minister | Ranil Wickremesinghe |
Minister | S. B. Dissanayake |
Deputy Minister of Social Services & Live Stock | |
In office 21 January 2015 – 17 August 2015 | |
President | Maithripala Sirisena |
Prime Minister | Ranil Wickremesinghe |
Minister | P. Harrison |
Member of the Sri Lanka Parliament for Gampaha District | |
Assumed office 2015 | |
Member of the Sri Lanka Parliament for Ratnapura District | |
In office 2010–2015 | |
Personal details | |
Born |
Sadda Vidda Rajapakse Palanga Pathira Ambakumarage Ranjan Leo Sylvester Alphonsu 11 March 1963 Negombo |
Nationality | Sri Lanka |
Political party | United National Party |
Relations | Vijaya Kumaranatunga, Jeewan Kumaranatunga, Chandrika Kumaratunga |
Residence | No D 4, MPP Housing Scheme, Madiwela, Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte. |
Alma mater | Maris Stella College, Negombo |
Profession | Actor |
Website |
ranjanramanayake |
Sadda Vidda Rajapakse Palanga Pathira Ambakumarage Ranjan Leo Sylvester Alphonsu (born 11 March 1963), best known by his mononym Ranjan Ramanayake , is a Sri Lankan film actor, film director, singer and a writer who appears in Sinhala language films and also a politician.[1] He is currently the deputy minister of "Social Empowerment & Welfare".
He is the former Deputy Minister of Social Services, Welfare and Livestock Development Under Good Govenence in 2015. Ramanayake has won the Sarasaviya 'Best Actor Award' as well as being the 'Most Popular Actor' consecutively for 16 years up to now. He has appeared in over 75 sinhalese films in genres ranging from romance to action and comedies, starting his career appearing in theatre, stage and several television series.
Early life
Ramanayake was born on 11 March 1963 in Negombo. He is the youngest in the family of two children, son of Simon Alphonsu, District Inspector at Ceylon Government Railway(CGR). He studied at Maris Stella College, Negombo. He added 'Ramanayake' to his name as a reciprocation to the filmmaker Somaratne Ramanayake who helped him in building up his film career as lead actor.[2]
Cinema
Ramanayake's first leading role was in the commercial film "Jaya Kothenada" but his first film was " Christhu Charithaya" by Dr. Sunil Ariyarathne, which was in a crowded scene and maintained his status as a commercial film star through the 1990s. Ramanayake has occasionally branched out into more serious roles such as in Lester James Peries' Awaragira but continues to be known for his commercial roles. Recently, he has taken more control over his commercial film roles working as a director and screenwriter on the popular Parliament Jokes, One Shot and Leader, breaking box office records with these films and becoming one of the most successful leading actors and directors of Sinhala cinema. Bandu Samarasinghe and Tennyson Cooray are frequent co-stars of Ramanayake. He has sung in several films including Jaya Kothenada, Naralowa Holman, Love in Bangkok and others. His song "Ran Samanala Joduwa Wage" was a well-received among other songs. [3]
Filmography
Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Film | Year | Role | Director | Notes |
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Obatai Priye Adare | 1987 | Sarath | ||
Ko Hathuro | 1988 | |||
Sinasenna Raththarane | 1989 | |||
Dese Mal Pipila | 1990 | |||
Veera Udara | ||||
Jaya Kothanada | 1990 | |||
Chandi Raja | 1990 | Sunil Soma Peiris | ||
Christu Charithaya | ||||
Hima Gira | 1991 | |||
Love in Bangkok | Jackson | |||
Ran Hadawata | ||||
Ma Obe Hithawatha | ||||
Salli Thibunata Madi | 1992 | |||
Sakwithi Raja | ||||
Chandi Rajina | ||||
Sinhayageth Sinhaya | ||||
Maweela Penewi Obe Rupey | 1993 | |||
Come or Go Chicago | Ranjan | |||
Sandareka | ||||
Langin Giyoth Ahek Na | ||||
Juriy Mamai | ||||
Sura Veera Chandiyo | ||||
Rajek Wage Puthek | ||||
Okkoma Hondatai | 1994 | Kamal Jayasekara | ||
Raja Wansen Ekek | Vijay | |||
Awaragira | 1995 | Priyankara | ||
Surayo Wedakarayo | 1997 | |||
Re Daniel Dawal Migel 1 | 1998 | Chandi | Roy de silva | |
Bahu Barya | 1999 | Kapila | ||
Ayadimi Sama | 1999 | Ukku Banda | ||
Daduwama | 2000 | Suranga | ||
Re Daniel Dawal Migel 2 | 2000 | Chandi | ||
Jonsun and Gonsun | 2001 | Sanjay Ranasinghe | ||
Oba Koheda Priye | 2001 | Priyantha | ||
Rosa Wasanthe | 2001 | Akhila | ||
Pissu Double | 2002 | Jackie | ||
Parliament Jokes | 2002 | Lawaris | ||
Vala In London | 2003 | Suranga | ||
Yakada Pihatu | 2003 | Romesh Jayawardena | ||
Pissu Trible | 2003 | Gunda | ||
One Shot One | 2005 | One Shot/Vijay | ||
Nilambare | 2006 | Nirwan | ||
Hiripoda Wassa | 2006 | Himself. Cameo appearance | ||
Supiri Balawatha | 2006 | Nishshanka | ||
Leader | 2009 | Leader | ||
Kiwwada Nahi Nokiwwada Nahi | 2011 | Kalana | ||
Jeevithe Lassanai | 2012 | Wishwa | ||
Paya Enna Hiru Se | 2013 | Suren and Suraj | ||
Sri Siddhartha Gautama | 2013 | King Suddhodana | ||
Raja Horu | 2013 | Mahesh | ||
Ranja | 2014 | Ranja / Ranjan | ||
Parapura | 2014 | Madhava/Suranimala | ||
Rupantharana | 2014 | Moorthi | ||
Pravegaya | 2015 | Office Manager | Guest appearance | |
Sinhaya | 2016 | Weerasinghe / Sathyamithra | ||
Maya 3D | 2016 | Maya | Donald Jayantha | |
Hero Nero | 2016 | Camo Appearance | ||
Dr. Nawariyan[4] | 2017 | Nirwan Senanayake | Ranjan Ramanayake | [5] |
Kondadeniye Hamuduruwo[6] | TBD | Ven. Kondadeniye Thero | ||
Politics
Ramanayake was initially the Electoral Organizer of the Katana at Gampaha district & then became the Electoral Orgarnizer of Balangoda. In 2008, Ramanayake contested for the Chief Minister seat in Sabaragamuwa Provincial Council[7] and became the Opposition Leader in Sabaragamuwa Provincial Council. In 2010 he was elected to the Parliament from Ratnapura District from United National Party and has become one of the most spoken members of the parliament who worked as a major opposition activist against the former government of Sri Lanka. Being one of the leading vocal members, Ramanayake has given utmost support towards the party to bring victory at recent Presidential Election. He is currently appointed as the United National Party Organizer of Divulapitiya in Gampaha District. Ramanayake received highest number of preferential votes—of UNPs—in Gampaha district, in the General Election on 17 August 2015, getting a total of 216 463 votes.
Controversy
Arrest
A school teacher from Kandy accused Ramanayake of having swindled Rs. 1 million promising to marry her. Based on a complaint by the woman who accused, Criminal Investigation Department arrested Ramanayake in 2010.[8]
Alleged threat to talk show host
On 2010, it was alleged that Ramanayake threatened the talk show host Dilka Samanmali of Derana TV following the Derana 360 talk show.[9] Ramanayake has allegedly called Samanmali's parents over the phone and accused her of causing disrepute to him over the programme. He had also allegedly told the parents that harm may befall their daughter. Later, Ramanayake denied the allegation stating that all that he gave Dilka's father was a courtesy call. Ramanayake said that he did call Dilka Samanmali's father and complained that his daughter was being biased in her show[10]
Awards
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Totals | ||||||||||||||||||||
Awards won | 28 | |||||||||||||||||||
Nominations | 28 | |||||||||||||||||||
References |
Ramanayake has won Sarasaviya Most Popular Actor Award 4 times.
- Sarasaviya – Lux Awards – Most popular Upcoming Actor – 1990.
- Sarasaviya – Most popular New Actor – 1990.
- Sarasaviya Awards – Most Popular Film – 2002.
- Sarasaviya Awards – Most Popular Actor – 2001– 2005.
- Sarasaviya Awards – Best Actor – 2006.
- Signis Salutation – 2007 – Creative Performance (Male)- Nilambare.
- Signis Salutation – 2010 – Creative Performance (Male)- Paya enna hiruse.
- 1st Derana Film Awards 2011 – Most popular Actor.
- Slim Nielsen Peoples Actor of the Year, for the 10th consecutive year in 2016. 2007,2008,2010,2011,2012,2013,2014,2015,2016 , 2017.
- Slim Nielsen Peoples Awards-for the 4th consecutive year in 2016. The Actor of the Youth Choice– 2013, 2014, 2015,2016 , 2017.[11]
- Sirasa Dancing Srars – Finalist Dancing Stars.
- 3rd Derana Film Awards 2015 – Most Popular Actor.
- 5th Derana Film Awards 2017 – Most Popular Actor.
See also
References
- ↑ "This is new political culture - Ranjan". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
- ↑ Ramesh Uvais (16 May 2005). "Will 'One Shot' be banned?". DailyMirror e-edition. Wijeya Newspapers. Retrieved 2 May 2015.
- ↑ "Ranjan Meets Rajini,Kamal,Shankar and Build a India Sri Lanka Cinematic Bridge". Sundaytimes.lk. 29 April 2016. Retrieved 2016-07-07.
- ↑ "Doctor Nawariyan film plot". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 20 October 2017.
- ↑ "Super Star of our cinema". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 11 December 2017.
- ↑ "Siritunga gives life to Kondadeniye Hamuduruwo". Daily News. Retrieved 23 May 2015.
- ↑ "Ranjan promises to deliver Sabaragamuwa in one shot". The Sunday Leader Online. Leader Publications (Pvt). Retrieved 2 May 2015.
- ↑ Chandrika Perera and Suraj A. Bandara (15 October 2010). "Ranjan Ramanayake arrested". Daily News. Lake House. Retrieved 2 May 2015.
- ↑ "VIDEO:Ranjan threatens Dilka over Derana 360 programme". Ada Derana. 30 August 2010. Retrieved 2 May 2015.
- ↑ Ishtartha Wellaboda. "Ranjan Ramanayake denies threatening talk show host (n.d.)". Nation.lk. Retrieved 2 May 2015.
- ↑ "10 years consecutive". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
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