Rangana Premaratne
| Rangana Premaratne | |
|---|---|
 Rangana Premaratne in a set from Punchi Rala | |
| Born |
Wehella Gamage Rangana Vanshanath Premaratne 12 January 1959 Kurunegala, Sri Lanka |
| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Education | Thurstan College |
| Occupation | Actor, television producer, writer |
| Years active | 1982–present |
| Children | Muveendra Premaratne |
Rangana Premaratne ( born 12 January 1959), is a Sri Lankan film/teledrama actor, producer and television personality. He has appeared in over 100 films/teledramas and earned numerous accolades.
Career
As Actor
Rangana began his career as a stage-drama actor in the early 80s 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 began his teledrama career acting in the teledrama 'Gamana' in 1987 directed by veteran K A W Perera. Doing numerous roles in different dramas he gradually became a significant icon in the country's teledrama industry. He became the shining star in the country's teledrama industry with his award winning performance in the famous teledrama 'Manokaya' in 1998.
As Producer
In the year 2001, Rangana expanded his career as a teledrama producer. Rangana in partnership with Kelum Shiromala (his wife) produced the famous teledrama 'Randunu' in which he played the main role as well of a politician. The Duo together produced 6 teledramas in 6 consecutive years (2001–2006) which includes award winning dramas like Punchi Rala & Ruwata Ruwa.
Filmography
| Year | Title | As | Recognition | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Gini Avi Saha Gini Keli | Actor | Singapore International Film Festival Represented Sri Lanka in 1998 | |
| 2002–2003 | Sakman Maluwa | Actor | Directed by Sumitra Peries | |
| 2009 | Leader | Actor | A Film by Ranjan Ramanayake | |
| 2013 | Dhoni | Actor | ||
Teledramas
| Year | Title | As | Recognition | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Gamana | Actor | ||
| 1995 | Isurugira | Actor | Represented Sri Lanka in the Golden Crest International Television Festival in Bulgaria (1995) | |
| 1998 | Manokaya | Actor | Award Winning Performance | |
| 2001 | Randunu | Actor/Producer | Telecasted on Rupavahini | |
| 2001 | Damini | Actor | Telecasted on Sirasa TV | |
| 2002 | Ruwata Ruwa | 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 | 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 |
| 2005 | Ran Mehesi | Actor/Producer | ||
| 2006 | Madu Nam Eya | Actor/Producer | ||
| 2006 | Makara Dadayama | Actor | Detective Tele series on Sirasa TV | |
| 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 | |
| 2013–2014 | Hiru Thaniwela | Actor | Telecasted on Hiru TV | |
| 2016 | Sikka Team | Actor | Telecasted on Rupavahini | |
| 2016 | Uthum Pethum | Actor | Telecasted on Sirasa TV | |
| 2016 | Anantha | Actor | Telecasted on Swarnavahini | |
References
- ↑ 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.