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Revision as of 06:53, 25 September 2019
Ravindra Yasas රවීන්ද්ර යසස් | |
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| Born | Kumanayakage Ravindra Yasas April 20, 1964 |
| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Singer, Politician, Dramatist |
| Years active | 1984–present |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Children | Kasun Chamara |
Kumanayakage Ravindra Yasas (born April 20, 1964 රවීන්ද්ර යසස් [Sinhala]) is an award winning actor in Sri Lankan cinema, theater and television as well as a singer and a radio host.[1][2] Highly versatile actor mostly engaged in theater and television, he is currently served as a Western Provincial Councilor.[3]
Personal life
His son Kasun Chamara is also a renowned actor and singer, who started career with musical program Hapan Padura. Chamara acted with father in few films such as Jim Pappa and Pin Pon.
Career
In 1984, he stared stage drama career with popular play Abuddassa Kolama. Then he acted in the stage drama Raja Kapuru. His song Suwanda Saban Aga Gala in the play was highly popularized. He started cinema career with the 1995 film Ayoma directed by Parakrama Niriella.[4] Then he acted in many comedy roles in films including Hai Baby Hai, Pissu Puso, Jim Pappa and Kosthapal Punyasoma.
He has portrayed in many political satires on television such as And Company by singing ‘Virindu’, making a mockery of current social and political issues. He has released a music album titled Anda Manda Virindu.[5]
Selected stage dramas
Selected television serials
Political career
His first involvement in politics was around 1990s.[19] In 2014, he contested for Western Province in provincial council election under Democratic Party led by Sarath Fonseka from Kalutara District.[20]
Accident
on 28 January 2019, Kumanayake was hospitalized when his car crashed into a tree at Gammanpila in Bandaragama on the Kesbewa Road.[21] He was admitted with minor injuries to the Horana Base Hospital for treatments.[22] The accident was taken place at about 4:45 am when he was on his way to home after attending for a radio program.[23]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Roles | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Ayoma | ||
| 1997 | Bawa Duka | Purampiya | [24] |
| 1998 | Gini Avi Saha Gini Keli | Willie's lookout | [25] |
| 1999 | Theertha Yathra | Dharmadasa | |
| 2000 | Kauda Bole Alice | Siri Ayya | [26] |
| 2000 | Anuragaye Ananthaya | Rape claim supporter | |
| 2001 | Oba Magema Wewa | ||
| 2001 | Sellam Kukka | ||
| 2001 | Hai Baby Hai | ||
| 2001 | Daru Upatha | ||
| 2001 | Pissu Puso | Dougie's friend | |
| 2002 | Surapurata Kanyaviyak | ||
| 2003 | Pin Pon | Francis | [27] |
| 2003 | Jim Pappa | ||
| 2003 | Numba Nadan Apita Pissu | Diesel | [28] |
| 2014 | Kosthapal Punyasoma | Anton's henchman | [29] |
| 2015 | Gindari | Secretary Ari | [30] |
| 2017 | Bandhanaya | Wimalasiri | [31] |
References
- ^ "Actors of Sinhala cinema - Amila Abeysekara". National Film Corporation. Retrieved 15 September 2019.
- ^ "Ravindra Yasas films". IMDb. Retrieved 15 September 2019.
- ^ "Ravindra Yasas injured in accident". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 25 September 2019.
- ^ "Ravindra Yasas Kumanayaka - රවීන්ද්ර යසස් filmography". Sinhala Cinema Database. Retrieved 25 September 2019.
- ^ "Ravindra Yasas Anda Manda Virindu". songstopalbum. Retrieved 25 September 2019.
- ^ "Abuddassa Kolama". rangahala. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
- ^ "Deyyoth Danne Ne at New Town Hall". Sunday Observer. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
- ^ "Manorathna returns with 'Handa Nihanda'". Sunday Times. Retrieved 25 September 2019.
- ^ "Meeyo Nathuwa Be at Borella". Sunday Observer. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
- ^ "Raja Kapuru". rangahala. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
- ^ "And Company will move to a new channel". Ceylon Radio. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
- ^ "'Avul Haraya' highlights cultural ethos". Sunday Times. Retrieved 25 September 2019.
- ^ "Dala Rala Pela teledrama". Torana Video. Retrieved 25 September 2019.
- ^ "Distance between rich and poor". Sunday Times. Retrieved 25 September 2019.
- ^ "'Mehew Rate' to bring back folktales". Sunday Times. Retrieved 25 September 2019.
- ^ "Samudra Chaya: a tender love story". Sunday Times. Retrieved 25 September 2019.
- ^ "Sikuru Wasanthe on Rupavahini". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 25 September 2019.
- ^ "Visula Ahasa Yata". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 25 September 2019.
- ^ "'Serious erosion of democracy pushed me to politics' - Ravindra Yasas". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 25 September 2019.
- ^ "Fonseka renews scarecrow charge against elections chief". The Island. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
- ^ "Actor Ravindra Yasas hospitalized after road accident". Ada Derana. Retrieved 25 September 2019.
- ^ "Veteran actor Ravindra Yasas admitted to the Horana Base Hospital". News First. Retrieved 25 September 2019.
- ^ "Ravindra Yasas admitted to the Horana Base Hospital". Daily News. Retrieved 25 September 2019.
- ^ "Sinhala screened films". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
- ^ "Sinhala screened films". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
- ^ "'Kauda Bole Alice': a rip-roaring comedy". The Sunday Times. Retrieved 23 February 2017.
- ^ "එදා මෙදා තිරගත වූ සිංහල චිත්රපට". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
- ^ "එදා මෙදා තිරගත වූ සිංහල චිත්රපට". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
- ^ "කොස්තාපල් පුඤ්ඤසෝම – Kosthapal Punyasoma plot". cinema.lk. Retrieved 24 February 2017.
- ^ "Gindari A comedy around a she-devil". Sunday Times. Retrieved 3 April 2018.
- ^ "New Horror Sri Lankan Movie - භීෂණයේ අලුත් කතාවක් සිනමාවට". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 30 March 2017.
