Dilhani Ekanayake
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Dilhani Ekanayake | |
|---|---|
 Dilhani in Kelani Vihara | |
| Born | Dilhani Ashokamala Ekanayake 20 January 1973 |
| Occupation(s) | Film actress and Model |
| Spouse | Priyankara Perera |
| Children | Dilmin Perera |
Dilhani Ashokamala Ekanayake (Sinhala: දිල්හානි ඒකනායක; born 20 January 1973) is an award-winning Sri Lankan film teledrama actress and a model.[1] As the Sinhala film industry has slumped due to stiff competition from Bollywood and a resurgence of teledramas, Ekanayake is one of the few actors working to keep Sinhala cinema afloat.
Personal life
Ekanayake studied at St Clare's girls school, in Colombo. She is married to singer and actor Priyankara Perera son of singer Milton Perera. She has a son, Dilmin Perera.[2]
Television acting
Though cited as a cinema actress, she has also starred in several teledramas of which Maya Ranga, Swarna Kingkini and Meeduma stand out. She plays a major role in the Sri Lankan movie star show Ridee Reyak, which is a very popular annual event in Sri Lanka. She also performed as a judge of Ranawiru Real Star and Mega Star as well. Her latest performance came through in Dhawala Doowili and Deviya Sugala teledramas. She has been a brand ambassador for Lux.
Cinema career
Her early roles were confined to commercial films. Her ability to dance and her trade mark smile captivated the audiences. She is known as the Sridevi of Sri Lanka.[citation needed] Her career hit a different trail with her role as an abandoned Tamil girl in the film Me Mage Sandai by Asoka Handagama. This serious role paved the way for other remarkable performances in Sudu Kalu Saha Alu (Shades of Grey), Mage Wam Atha (My Left Hand) and Sulanga (Wind). Ekanayake made her cinema debut in 1989 from the film titled Dedunnen Samanaliyak directed by Yasapalitha Nanayakkara.
Also she made some notable roles in Mage Wam atha, Sulanga, Me Mage Sandai, Sudu Kalu Saha Alu, Pem Kekula, Nilambare, Gamani and many comedy films such as Cheriyo Darling, Chaya Maya etc.
Awards
Sarasaviya Film Awards – Most popular Upcoming Actress – 1991
Sarasaviya Film Awards - Most popular Actress - 1992
Sarasaviya Film Awards - Merit Award -2002
Sarasaviya Film Awards-For all performances of the year Special Jury Award- 2004
Sarasaviya Film Awards -Best Actress-2005
Presidential Awards - Best Actress -2005
Signis Salutation – 2001– Silver Performance (Female)
Signis Salutation – 2012 – Gold Performance (Female)
1st Derana Film Awards – Best Actress-2011
5th Derana Film Awards- Most popular Actress -2016
6th Derana Film Awards – Best Actress -2018
Filmography
- No. denotes the Number of Sri Lankan film in the Sri Lankan cinema.[3]
| Year | No. | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 701 | Dedunnen Samanaliyak | |
| 1991 | 719 | Wada Barinam Wadak Na | Thilini |
| 1991 | 725 | Asai Bayai | |
| 1991 | 720 | Love In Bangkok | |
| 1991 | 736 | Dhanaya | |
| 1992 | 744 | Jaya Sri We Kumariye | |
| 1992 | 752 | Malsara Doni | Mangala |
| 1992 | 753 | Chandi Rajina | |
| 1992 | 761 | Kulageya | Edna's younger daughter |
| 1992 | 762 | Suranimala | |
| 1993 | 774 | Prathignawa | Vindya |
| 1993 | 776 | Sarasa Sarisarana Thek Oba Mage | |
| 1993 | 777 | Mawila Penevi Rupe Hade | |
| 1993 | 779 | Chaya Maya | Chaya / Maya |
| 1993 | 783 | Jeevan Malli | |
| 1993 | 786 | Sandarekha | |
| 1993 | 792 | Sura Weera Chandiyo | Kumari |
| 1994 | 796 | Ekada Wahi | |
| 1994 | 797 | Jayagrahanaya | |
| 1994 | 800 | Nohadan Landune | Kanthi |
| 1994 | 810 | Okkoma Hondatai | Anusha |
| 1994 | 814 | Sudu Piruwata | Suranya |
| 1994 | 815 | Love 94 | Umani Baby |
| 1995 | 822 | Vijay Saha Ajay | Hashini |
| 1995 | 827 | Pudumai Eth Aththai | Thusha |
| 1995 | 837 | Edath Chandiya Adath Chandiya | Pavithra 'Issara Gedara Janele' |
| 1995 | 840 | Dalulana Gini | |
| 1996 | 855 | Sabae Mithura | |
| 1996 | 863 | Cheriyo Darling | Miss Sweetie |
| 1996 | 867 | Madhuri | Madhuri 'Madu' |
| 1997 | 875 | Ramba Saha Madhu | |
| 1997 | 883 | Pemmal Mala | Pawansala |
| 1997 | 909 | Re Ru | Kumari |
| 1999 | 913 | Rathu Aluyama | Sulochana |
| 1999 | 919 | Kolompoor | Tanisha |
| 1999 | 923 | Koti Sana | |
| 1999 | 924 | Seetha Samire | |
| 1999 | 928 | Nagaran | Chithra |
| 2000 | Premilla | ||
| 2000 | 933 | Kauda Bole Alice | Nirmala |
| 2000 | 944 | Pem Kakula | |
| 2001 | 948 | Jack And Jill | Arundathi |
| 2001 | 949 | Kolomba Koloppan | Dilhani |
| 2001 | 972 | Sellan Kukka | |
| 2002 | 976 | Seethala Gini Kandu | Sunny's daughter |
| 2002 | 977 | Pissu Double | Bhagya Ekanayake |
| 2002 | 978 | Kalu Sudu Mal | Nirmala Mudunkotuwa alias Rohini |
| 2002 | 979 | Cheriyo Holman | |
| 2002 | 983 | Thahanam Gaha | Nirmala |
| 2002 | 988 | Mage Wam Atha | Kamal's wife |
| 2002 | 994 | Surapurata Kanyaviyak | |
| 2003 | 1000 | Sundarai Adare | Meena |
| 2003 | 1011 | Pissu Trible | Cichchi Cichchi Baby |
| 2003 | 1015 | Sonduru Dadabima | Samangi Ranasinghe |
| 2003 | 1016 | Yakada Pihatu | Nadeesha Kulasobana |
| 2003 | 1021 | Sudu Salu | Thamara |
| 2003 | 1022 | Hitha Honda Pisso | Wimala |
| 2004 | 1028 | Bambara Sanakeli | |
| 2004 | 1031 | Ra Daniel Dawal Migel 3 | Kamala Baby |
| 2004 | 1037 | Ohoma Harida | Namali |
| 2004 | 1040 | Samawenna Ma Raththarane | |
| 2004 | 1042 | Rajjumala | Puncya |
| 2005 | 1053 | Sudu Kalu Saha Alu | Komala |
| 2005 | 1056 | Sulanga | Crisanthi |
| 2006 | 1062 | Naga Kanya | Madhu |
| 2006 | 1069 | Nilambare | |
| 2006 | 1074 | Rana Hansi | |
| 2006 | 1079 | Kurulu Pihatu | Shalika |
| 2006 | 1080 | Sewwandi | Shirani |
| 2007 | 1091 | Hai Master | Surangani |
| 2008 | Puthuni Hambagiya | Uthpala | |
| 2008 | 1102 | Siri Raja Siri | Sirimal's mother |
| 2008 | 1109 | Pitasakwala Kumarayai Pancho Hathai | |
| 2009 | 1123 | Sinasuna Adaren | Mrs. Karandeniya |
| 2009 | 1128 | Akasa Kusum | Shalika |
| 2010 | 1167 | Thank You Berty | Mala |
| 2011 | 1150 | Sinhawalokanaya | Subharath Manike |
| 2011 | 1157 | Mahindagamanaya | Queen Ramadatta |
| 2011 | 1160 | Gamani | Sulochana Weerasekera |
| 2013 | 1191 | Ira Laga Wadi | |
| 2014 | 1203 | Siri Daladagamanaya | Queen of King Guhasiva |
| 2014 | 1209 | Parapura | |
| 2014 | 1212 | Que Sera | Tara |
| 2014 | 1217 | Ko Mark No Mark | Rupika Mihirani |
| 2015 | 1223 | Spandana | Piumi |
| 2015 | 1236 | Lantin Singho | Samadara |
| 2016 | 1258 | Sujatha Puthra | Mrs. Hettiarachchi |
| 2017 | 1268 | Aloko Udapadi | Queen Consort Anula |
| 2017 | 1272 | Kota Uda Express | Pabawathi |
| 2017 | 1282 | Dharmayuddhaya | Rani |
| 2017 | 1284 | Heena Hoyana Samanallu | |
| 2017 | 1291 | Paha Samath[4] | |
| 2018 | 1299 | Seya[5] | Varuni Dissanayake |
| TBD | Ginnen Upan Seethala | ||
| TBD | Under Panty Thief[6] | ||
| TBD | Wali Pawuru[7] | ||
| TBD | Thaanapathilage Gedara[8] | ||
| TBD | Underpants Thief | Nayani |
References
- ^ "Dilhani spearheaded the campaign to save Sinhala cinema". Daily News(Sri Lanka). 16 May 2007. Archived from the original on 2008-03-16.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Dilhani Ekanayaka's son and family". Lankahelp.com. Retrieved 23 May 2015.
- ^ "Sri Lankan Cinema History". National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
- ^ "Tear falling cinema about a village boy". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 26 August 2017.
- ^ "Seya, Her spirit will follow you". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 27 July 2017.
- ^ "Adults only film by Somaratne Dissanayake". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 21 October 2017.
- ^ "Tale of Melisha and Sisira at Elders Home - plot of Wali Pawuru". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 5 April 2018.
- ^ "Film Thaanapathilage Gedara". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 12 July 2018.
