Rangana Premaratne
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Rangana Premaratne | |
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| File:Picture of Rangana Premaratne.jpg | |
| Born | Wehella Gamage Rangana Vanshanath Premaratne 12 January 1959 Kurunegala, Sri Lanka |
| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Education | Maliyadeva College Thurstan College |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Tele-drama Producer, Writer |
| Years active | 1982–present |
| Children | Muveendra Premaratne |
Rangana Premaratne (born 12 January 1959) is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema and television. He has appeared in over 100 films and teledramas and earned numerous accolades.
Rangana has been rated among the best in the local drama industry. Well known for his strong character and to add to that his vigorous voice Rangana is a significant figure in the industry.
Career
Actor
Rangana began his career as a stage-drama actor in the early 1980s acting in the famous stage-drama Sajan Nallathambi which was one of the first Sri Lankan plays to be a financial success. It was hugely popular, even playing in the Middle East to Sinhala audiences.
Rangana then stepped into the teledrama industry acting in the teledrama Gamana in 1987 directed by veteran K A W Perera. Doing numerous roles in different dramas he became a significant icon in the country's teledrama industry. His award winning performance in the famous teledrama Manokaya in 1998 stands out on top of the major hits in the country's teledrama industry.
Producer
In 2001, Rangana expanded his career as a teledrama producer. Rangana in partnership with Kelum Shiromala (his wife) got into producing with the popular teledrama Randunu in which he also played the main role of a politician. The duo together produced six teledramas (2001–2007) which includes award winning dramas like Punchi Rala and Ruwata Ruwa.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Gini Avi Saha Gini Keli | Singapore International Film Festival Represented Sri Lanka in 1998 | |
| 1999 | Surayahana Gini Gani | ||
| 2002–2003 | Sakman Maluwa | Directed by Sumitra Peries | |
| 2009 | Leader | A Film by Ranjan Ramanayake | |
| 2010 | Ira Handa Yata | Actor | |
| 2013 | Doni | Actor | Silva |
| 2017 | Ran Sayura |
Teledramas
| Year | Title | As | Recognition | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Gamana | Actor | ||
| 1992 | Humalaya | Actor | ||
| 1995 | Isurugira | Actor | Represented Sri Lanka in the Golden Crest International Television Festival in Bulgaria (1995) | |
| 1995 | Kalu Hansayo | Actor | ||
| Unknown | Ekagei Kurullo | Actor | ||
| 1998 | Manokaya | Actor | Sumathi Awards - Award Winner | |
| 1999 | Makara Vijithaya | Actor | ||
| 1999 | Sanda Kinduru[1] | Actor | ||
| 1999 | Kinihiraka Pipi Mal[2] | Actor | ||
| 1999 | Kadumuna | Actor | ||
| 2001 | Randunu | Actor/Producer | Telecasted on Rupavahini | |
| 2001 | Damini[3] | Actor | Telecasted on Sirasa TV | |
| 2001 | Bopath Ella[4] | Actor | ||
| 2002 | Ruwata Ruwa[5] | Actor/Producer | Nominee Sumathi Awards (2003) – Best Actor | Starred in triple roles (1st time in Sri Lankan teledrama industry) |
| 2003 | Tharu Paba | Actor | Telecasted on Swarnavahini | |
| 2003 | Ran Dalambuwo [6] | Actor/Producer | Telecasted on Rupavahini | |
| 2004 | Punchi Rala | Actor/Producer | Raigam Tele Awards (2005) Drama of the Year | Raigam Tele Awards (2005) Won 9 Awards and another 4 Nominees |
| 2004 | Maya Mansala[7] | Actor | Telecasted on Rupavahini | |
| 2004 | Uththamavi[8] | Actor | Telecasted on Rupavahini | |
| 2005 | Ran Mehesi [9] | Actor/Producer | ||
| 2006 | Madu Nam Eya | Actor/Producer | ||
| 2006 | Makara Dadayama [10] | Actor | Detective Tele series on Sirasa TV | |
| 2007/2008 | Bol Vi Ahuru | Actor | Telecasted on Swarnavahini | |
| 2009/2010 | Ridee Tharaka | Actor | Telecasted on ITN Sri Lanka | |
| 2010 | Sanda Numba Nam | Actor | Telecasted on Swarnavahini | |
| 2012 | Sikuru Wasanthe [11] | Actor | Telecasted on Rupavahini | |
| 2013/2014 | Hiru Thaniwela | Actor | Telecasted on Hiru TV | |
| 2015 | Maya Sihina | Actor | Telecasted on Sirasa TV | |
| 2016 | Sikka Team | Actor | Telecasted on Rupavahini | |
| 2016 | Uthum Pethum | Actor | Telecasted on Sirasa TV | |
| 2016/2017 | Anantha | Actor | Telecasted on Swarnavahini | |
| 2016/2017 | Medi Sina | Actor | Telecasted on Sirasa TV | |
| 2017 | Rathu Pichcha | Actor | Telecasted on Sirasa TV | |
| 2017 | Lokantharayo | Actor | Triple Roles - As Panduka/Hapan/Bhee - Telecasted on Siyatha TV | |
| 2017 | Sirakari | Actor | Telecasted on ITN | |
| 2018 | Rajiniyo | Actor | Telecasting on Rupavahini | |
| 2018 | Urumayaka Aragalaya | Actor | Telecasting on Hiru TV | |
| 2018 | Awasan Inima | Actor | Telecasting on Rupavahini | |
| 2018 | Alu | Actor | Telecasting on Rupavahini |
References
- ^ "Sanda Kinduru comes on screen". Sunday Times. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
- ^ "Screen show for Women's Day". Sunday Times. Retrieved 25 July 2019.
- ^ "Teledrama off the beaten track". Sunday Times. Retrieved 17 November 2017.
- ^ "'Bopath Ella' new tele portrays social conflict". Sunday Times. Retrieved 17 November 2017.
- ^ "Ruwata Ruwa is the tale of a look alike". Sunday Times. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
- ^ "'Ran Dalambuwo' on Rupavahini". Sunday Times. Retrieved 16 August 2016.
- ^ "'Maya Mansala': A mystery drama". Sunday Times. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
- ^ "'Uththamavi': Travails of a village damsel". Sunday Times. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
- ^ "'Ran Mehesi':Lady Without a halo". Sunday Times. Retrieved 16 August 2019.
- ^ "Makara Dadayama : A tale of a detective". Sunday Times. Retrieved 8 December 2019.
- ^ "Sudantha brings 'Sikuru Wasanthe'". Retrieved 31 December 2019.
- ^ Rangana Premaratne, "Ruwata Ruwa is the tale of a look alike", Sundaytimes.lk, 1 July 2001. Retrieved 23 June 2015.
- ^ Rangana Premaratne, "Sanda Numba Nam touches the pulse", The Nation, 31 October 2010. Retrieved 23 June 2015.